Year: 2025

Indonesia Eyes Expanded Airbus A400M Fleet for Defense and Disaster Response

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Indonesia Eyes Expanded Airbus A400M Fleet for Defense and Disaster Response
Aircraft, Indonesia

By Adrian Leclerc | Aviation Correspondent JAKARTA, Indonesia — President Prabowo Subianto announced Monday that Indonesia is considering the acquisition of four additional Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, as part of an ambitious effort to modernize the nation’s air capabilities and enhance its humanitarian response capacity. Speaking at a military airbase in Jakarta, where Indonesia’s first A400M officially joined the fleet, … Read More “Indonesia Eyes Expanded Airbus A400M Fleet for Defense and Disaster Response” »

Meta’s Military Move: A Troubling New Chapter in Tech and Defense

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Meta’s Military Move: A Troubling New Chapter in Tech and Defense
AR

By: Jacob Abright Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is stepping into controversial territory—partnering with defense contractor Anduril to create artificial intelligence-powered headsets for military training. The collaboration is sparking serious ethical concerns about Big Tech’s growing role in U.S. defense initiatives, especially given Meta’s track record with misinformation and human rights issues. … Read More “Meta’s Military Move: A Troubling New Chapter in Tech and Defense” »

Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together

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Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together
Air Force, Army

By Morgan Brown DAF PEO C3BM Public Affairs FORT IRWIN, Calif. (AFNS) —   The Air Force is demonstrating its commitment to joint warfighting capabilities, integrating airpower into a vast network of sensors and shooters during Project Convergence Capstone 5, a large-scale military modernization experiment held amidst the desolate California desert, the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis … Read More “Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together” »

Aerial Firefighting Efforts Played Key Role in Battling California Wildfires

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Aerial Firefighting Efforts Played Key Role in Battling California Wildfires
Aerial FIrefighting

By: Brett Richter Fighting the deadly wildfires in Southern California required a coordinated team effort—from tactical crews attacking hazardous hot spots on the ground to planes and helicopters providing fire suppression from the air. Specialized aircraft dropped massive amounts of water and colorful fire retardant to aid thousands of firefighters on the ground—some flying breathtakingly … Read More “Aerial Firefighting Efforts Played Key Role in Battling California Wildfires” »