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Israel has destroyed half of Hezbollah’s arsenal, U.S. and Israeli officials say

The New York Times

According to senior Israeli and American officials, Israel’s recent airstrikes in Lebanon destroyed about half of the rockets Hezbollah had accumulated over more than three decades, dealing a blow to the militia’s capabilities. But the group’s arsenal is with Tens of thousands of projectiles across the country are still impressive, and large barrages could overwhelm Israel’s “Iron Dome” defense system against projectiles, the officials said.

VIDEO: CCA: How partners – and enemies – develop their own loyal wingman drones

Break defense

The US Air Force is looking for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to fly alongside military jets, but it’s not the only one who thinks these loyal wingman systems could be the future of the Air Force. The U.S. Navy has the same idea, as do partner nations like Australia and the United Kingdom — and enemy countries like China and Russia.

SPONSORED: Looking into the future of electromagnetic attack systems

BAE Systems

In high-profile conflict with peer adversaries, the U.S. Air Force faces sophisticated integrated air defense systems and advanced command and control networks. Defeating these systems requires advanced electromagnetic attack systems that can deter, weaken and disrupt enemy forces.

Pentagon announces $984 million in loans for US companies developing “critical” technologies

DefenseScoop

The Defense Department will provide nearly $1 billion in loans to private companies to increase production of technologies the department deems critical. The Office of Strategic Capital announced the Notice of Funding Availability on September 30, outlining eligibility criteria and an application process for industrial companies seeking to apply for a portion of the $984 million allocated for loans.

DOD is seeking innovation in small satellite propulsion

SpaceNews

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit issued a call for industry proposals on advanced spacecraft propulsion technology, with a particular focus on electrospray engines. Electrospray engines, which generate thrust by accelerating charged particles, promise high fuel efficiency and precise control.

US officials tacitly supported Israel’s military push against Hezbollah

POLITICALLY

Senior White House officials privately told Israel that the U.S. would support its decision to step up military pressure against Hezbollah — even though the Biden administration had publicly called on the Israeli government in recent weeks to do so, according to American and Israeli officials. limit their attacks.

New developments in energy resilience

Aerospace Force Magazine

From solar and nuclear power to more efficient systems and microgrids, the Air Force is making increasing efforts to ensure its bases and systems have stable, yet cost-effective power. Stay up to date with the latest news about how the service manages its massive energy company.

The Air Force has a problem recruiting personnel for special warfare roles, according to a new report

Military.com

The vast majority of Americans know little or nothing about the Air Force’s specialized missions, a problem highlighted in a new think tank study as the service struggles to find recruits for these difficult tasks.

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USA begins flight tests for F-16 EW upgrade in budget limbo

Aviation Week

A Northrop Grumman electronic warfare upgrade for U.S. Air Force and international F-16s entered flight testing in late August and completed 25 missions in the first month, a company official told Aviation Week on Oct. 1.

House leaders are calling on the White House to share more technology with Australia and Britain

Defense News

The chairmen of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committee are urging the Biden administration to share more defense equipment with Australia and the United Kingdom – America’s two partners in the AUKUS agreement.

Suspected Chinese spy tracked US arms shipments to Israel

The Wall Street Journal

A suspected Chinese spy ring in Germany is gathering information about U.S. arms sales to Israel and the German arms industry, German officials said Oct. 1, adding a new dimension to the widening investigation.

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The National Global War on Terrorism Memorial is getting a renowned architect

Military.com

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma – designer of the new National Stadium in Tokyo, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021 and advocate of architecture that blends with the surrounding landscape – will serve as lead designer for the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington , DC

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