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Ukrainian fighter pilots could be trained in the basic operations of American-made F-16 Viper fighter jets in around four months, according to a U.S. Air Force assessment conducted earlier this year.
The disclosure of these findings comes as pressure builds on the U.S. government to approve the transfer of Vipers to the Ukrainian Air Force. Four months for a very basic F-16 skill set is very close to the training schedule estimates that F-16 pilots provided to The War Zone for a feature published back in February.

It announced today that the Danish Material Procurement Agency [IMF] of the Ministry of Defense had selected the Rheinmetall Skyranger as the army’s new air defense.  This anti-aircraft system stands out for its combat capacity against planes, helicopters and drones and has been chosen considering the latest experiences of the war in Ukraine.
Denmark reinforces its defensive capacity.
The new air defense capability, known as “Very Short Range Air Defense” (VSHORAD), is intended to meet NATO requirements for Denmark.

China has taken a big step in the airshow arena by becoming the third country to use 4+ generation fighters to perform impressive aerobatics in the air.
In clear defiance to the United States and Russia, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s Bayi aerobatic team has adopted the J-10C, soon to unveil it at a maritime and aerospace exhibition in Malaysia. This change demonstrates the trust and openness of the PLA Air Force to the rest of the world.

An artist’s rendering of Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet concept. (Northrop Grumman).

The Air Force has officially launched its competition for defense contractors to develop a sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet that will eventually replace the F-22 Raptor in its fleet, the service announced on Thursday. 
Air Force officials released a classified solicitation to members of the U.S.

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend we have information about when your loved one’s basic training mailroom will be closed for the holiday, so that you can make sure to get your letters to your recruit before the long weekend. The dates below are subject to change depending on the needs of the […]
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Most of the challenges hindering the Defense Department’s adoption of artificial intelligence and automation stem from the unique nature of how the department operates — as opposed to the current, emerging state of the technology — according to comprehensive new research from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The new study — “Six Questions Every DOD AI and Autonomy Program Manager Needs to Be Prepared to Answer” — takes aim at internal bureaucratic DOD functions, like the authority to operate (ATO) process, that stifle rapid AI innovation in the U.S.

An illustration of Jack Teixeira in front of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images photo).

The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking numerous classified documents was repeatedly warned about his unauthorized handling of sensitive information by his superiors, only to escalate his alleged activity and even brag about his reprimands online prior to his arrest, according to court documents.

The Department of Defense isn’t where it needs to be in implementing “foundational” practices for managing risks related to its information and communications technology (ICT) supply chains, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Uncle Sam relies heavily on products and services such as computing systems, software and networks, to perform its missions, the GAO noted in a report published Thursday.

Moscow has also suffered the humiliation of shooting down its supposedly invulnerable hypersonic missiles.
Western officials have stated that Russia does not possess a “credible” reserve force to deal with any frontline advance in the upcoming Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Ukraine has 12 brigades of 40,000 combat-ready soldiers, ready to launch an offensive against Russia’s extensive defenses of trenches, anti-tank obstacles and minefields up to 3 km deep.
Russia, which has suffered huge losses in the year-long fighting, has 200,000 troops spread over the 1,000 km front line.

The Air Force has solicited proposals from industry for its sixth-generation fighter aircraft — the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program — and plans to award a contract in 2024, the service announced Thursday.
The Department of the Air Force sent a classified solicitation to industry for “an engineering and manufacturing development contract” for the sixth-generation platform, which is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft, the release noted.