The Army has selected the General Atomics Predator unmanned aircraft variant known as the Warrior for its Extended Range Multi-Purpose UAV Program. The Warrior is designed for long-range operation, and both unmanned surveillance and attack capabilities—along with double the weapons capability of USAF’s Predator. Someone should ask why the Army needs a long-range aircraft.
Secretary of Defense Austin Lloyd III met with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the Philippines to discuss bolstering defense ties on May 2. The discussion included plans for joint F-35 exercises with Japan and Australia in the coming years.