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🛰️ 5 Chinese Satellites 'Practiced Dogfighting' in Space, Space Force Says

The behavior included simulated “dogfighting” tactics, raising concerns over China’s rapidly advancing space warfare capabilities.

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Dallas Hartley
March 19, 2025

In Today's Defense Brief:

🪖 U.S. Army Rapidly Ridding Itself of Outdated Weapons Requirements LINK

🚢 UAE Defense Giant EDGE Group Partners with French Naval Firm CMN LINK

🇦🇺🇨🇦 Australia and Canada Announce $4B Over-the-Horizon Radar Agreement LINK

🛰️ 5 Chinese Satellites 'Practiced Dogfighting' in Space, Space Force Says LINK

❎ Pentagon Reassures International F-35 Partners: 'No Kill Switch' LINK

📰 Full Breakdown:

🪖 U.S. Army Rapidly Ridding Itself of Outdated Weapons Requirements LINK

  • The Army is scrapping hundreds of legacy weapons requirements, part of a push to accelerate modernization and meet emerging threats.

  • Leaders are cutting bureaucratic red tape that has slowed innovation, making it easier to field advanced systems like autonomous vehicles and hypersonic weapons.

  • The move aligns with the Army’s broader effort to adapt quickly to shifting battlefields and geopolitical realities.

🚢 UAE Defense Giant EDGE Group Partners with French Naval Firm CMN LINK

  • The UAE’s EDGE Group and France’s CMN have formed a joint venture focused on naval defense and maritime systems development.

  • The partnership will see collaborative efforts in shipbuilding, technology transfer, and coastal defense solutions tailored for Middle Eastern and African markets.

  • EDGE’s expansion strategy signals growing ambition to position itself as a global player in defense manufacturing.

🇦🇺🇨🇦 Australia and Canada Announce $4B Over-the-Horizon Radar Agreement LINK

  • Australia and Canada are teaming up on a $4 billion agreement to develop over-the-horizon radar capabilities.

  • The system will allow both nations to detect and track aircraft and ships thousands of kilometers beyond their borders.

  • This deal highlights deeper defense collaboration between the two countries amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.

🛰️ 5 Chinese Satellites 'Practiced Dogfighting' in Space, Space Force Says LINK

  • U.S. Space Force officials report that five Chinese satellites conducted coordinated close-proximity maneuvers simulating space combat.

  • The behavior included simulated “dogfighting” tactics, raising concerns over China’s rapidly advancing space warfare capabilities.

  • Military leaders are calling the incident a wake-up call for the U.S. to accelerate development of space-based defenses.

❎ Pentagon Reassures International F-35 Partners: 'No Kill Switch' LINK

  • The Pentagon has pushed back against rumors that U.S.-built F-35s contain hidden “kill switches” that could remotely disable allied aircraft.

  • Defense officials emphasized that international partners have full operational control of their jets and proprietary security protections.

  • The reassurance comes amid growing tensions with China and Russia, where trust in U.S. defense exports is crucial for allied deterrence.

🌏 Other Important News:

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  • USS Ohio Nuclear Submarine Returns to Pacific with Firepower Exceeding WWII Bomb Totals LINK

  • From Muskets to Drones: How Tech is Transforming the Battlefield LINK

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