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Dec 16, 2020
Plans to move the U.S. Air Force’s UK RC-135 Rivet Joint operating location from RAF Mildenhall to RAF Fairford have been canceled after the U.S. Defense Department decided to keep RAF Mildenhall open.
Dec 16, 2020
Sweden’s parliament has approved plans to boost the capabilities of the country’s armed forces in the face of a growing regional threat from Russia.
Dec 14, 2020
A year and a half after Turkey moved forward with the acceptance of Russian surface-to-air missiles, the U.S. is finally imposing sanctions on the NATO ally with whom relations are increasingly strained.
Dec 14, 2020
Europe is to pump €8 billion ($9.6 billion) into the new European Defense Fund following political agreements with member states.
Dec 14, 2020
The UK is looking to use alternative, sustainable fuels for its combat aircraft and helicopters in a bid to lower carbon emissions.
Dec 14, 2020
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace says the UK armed forces will no longer face a “hand-to-mouth” existence following a record budget settlement announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in November. 
Dec 11, 2020
The Senate has passed the compromise fiscal 2021 defense policy conference report by an 84-13 vote, a veto-proof majority.
Dec 10, 2020
Fiscal 2022 may be a turning point for the future of the U.S. aircraft carrier.