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North Korea inspects air-raid shelters as tensions rise with US
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. North Korean officials are inspecting air-raid […]
Navy midshipman acquitted in Maryland sexual assault jury trial
A Naval Academy midshipman was found not guilty of second-degree rape by a jury Wednesday morning following more than a week of arguments […]
Taiwan Policy Act unlikely to pass in current term of US Congress
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. Taiwanese officials believe it is unlikely that the […]
Dashcam video: Semi veers off North Texas overpass, killing truck driver in fiery crash
The driver of an tractor-trailer was killed Tuesday afternoon when his rig flew off a U.S. 75 overpass in Allen, crashed onto a street and […]
Ukraine frees Putin ally in swap deal for hundreds of troops
Ukraine handed over a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin in exchange for hundreds of prisoners of war including many captured in a […]
US targets ‘bad actors,’ levying sanctions against Iran and rallying leaders against Russia
Signaling that the Russian war in Ukraine has triggered an existential crisis for the United Nations, several of its key members on Thursday […]
Abbott designates Mexican Cartels as terrorist organizations
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Wednesday designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas […]
Pic: The military is buying electric jet-ski robots
Jet skis look great in spy movies, but for actual military use, they have some big drawbacks. They’re noisy gas-guzzlers and inconvenient […]
Video: Mexico earthquake triggers ‘desert tsunami’ 1,500 miles away in Death Valley cave
About five minutes after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mexico’s southwest coast Monday, typically calm water deep in a Death Valley […]
WHO says pandemic isn’t done after Biden called it ‘over’ in US
The World Health Organization said the world isn’t at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, just days after President Joe Biden declared it’s […]

Maxar to aid L3Harris in tracking missiles from space
The United States, Russia and China are among countries developing hypersonic missiles, which can exceed the speed of sound and are harder to […]
Army Space, Cyber and Special Operations commands form ‘triad’ to strike anywhere, anytime
US Army Cyber, Space and Special Operations Forces are coming together in a new "triad" that aims to increase effectiveness in operations and […]
Pentagon eyes broader missile defense amid calls for more advanced countermeasures
America’s focus on countering intercontinental ballistic missiles is broadening to cruise and hypersonic missiles, and modest spending might […]
US Army to collaborate with SpaceLink on tactical communications network
The cooperative research and development agreement allows the organizations to share facilities, intellectual property and expertise to […]
Raytheon’s Blue Canyon opens expanded small satellite production facility
The Boulder, Colorado-based company produces a range of small space vehicles for customers at the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA, and its […]
US spy agency sends another satellite to space in show of rapid launch capability
The Pentagon's National Reconnaissance Office says the two recent missions demonstrate the United States’ agility and speed in space […]
Space-Based Infrared satellite launch to complete missile warning system
The Lockheed Martin-built satellite, the sixth and final SBIRS vehicle to launch to geosynchronous orbit, lifted off the morning of Aug. 4 from […]
Lockheed to launch space-based test bed for joint all-domain operations
The testbed is scheduled to be on orbit in time for next year's Northern Edge exercise hosted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Senators seek $2 billion Space Force budget boost for missile defense, responsive launch
In a report released with its bill, the committee labeled space as one of its top priorities, noting that the proposed increase is focused on […]
Saltzman nominated to lead Space Force
Saltzman would be the second person to serve as the Space Force’s top officer since the service was created.

Unmanned program could suffer if Congress blocks F-22 retirements, Hunter says
The Air Force wants to retire 33 older F-22s in fiscal 2023, but Congress wants the service to keep the fighter jets and bring them to parity […]
US Air Force moves to shield Wedgetail acquisition from continuing resolution
The Air Force says a continuing resolution could slow down its plans to award a contract for the E-7 Wedgetail in February.
Shell companies purchase radioactive materials, prompting push for nuclear licensing reform
Shell companies used fraudulent licenses to purchase radioactive materials, prompting calls for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to overhaul […]
Congress should allow Pentagon to work with start-ups on needed innovation
The Pentagon and Silicon Valley need to team up. Ignoring the role of institutional venture capital in identifying, supporting, and scaling the […]
Dozen Pentagon nominees stalled as Senate leaves for August recess
The Senate adjourned for the month-long August recess without confirming any of the 12 Defense Department nominees that have become log-jammed […]
It‘s official: The Marine Corps has its 1st Black 4-star general
Lt. Gen. Michael Langley will now lead U.S. troops in Africa as the commander of U.S. Africa Command.
US Senate votes in favor of Finland, Sweden joining NATO
Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO in May, setting aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment.
As Pelosi visits Taiwan, don’t miss the action on China in Congress
Those interested in supporting the free people of Taiwan and pushing back on increasingly aggressive behavior from Beijing should not miss an […]
Global military spending hits record high
Find out how much money goes to funding militaries around the world, plus how many warheads are still deployed.
Biden to send Ukraine ammo for HIMARS as Kyiv, Congress push for more
The Pentagon announced Monday it will send $550 million’s worth of new lethal aid for Ukraine, including ammunition for the High Mobility […]

Unmanned program could suffer if Congress blocks F-22 retirements, Hunter says
The Air Force wants to retire 33 older F-22s in fiscal 2023, but Congress wants the service to keep the fighter jets and bring them to parity […]
Philippines tries to claw back money after canceling Russian helicopter deal
Transport helicopters are a vital component of the Philippine military; the country is an archipelagic nation made up of more than 7,000 islands […]
US Air Force moves to shield Wedgetail acquisition from continuing resolution
The Air Force says a continuing resolution could slow down its plans to award a contract for the E-7 Wedgetail in February.
Canada plans to buy four new Airbus tankers, requests proposal
Airbus was designated as the only supplier qualified to provide the tankers to the Royal Canadian Air Force. As a result, a formal request for […]
NATO fortifies Eastern Europe’s defenses under new ‘air shielding’ mission
Stronger air and missile defenses will remain in place in Eastern Europe for the long run, a NATO official said last month.
Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far
Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
Machinist union votes to approve new Boeing contract, averting strike
The union had objected to proposed changes to employees' 401(k) benefits, and in late July voted to reject the contract offer and strike.
How L3Harris created US special operators’ new plane to hunt and strike terrorists
“We were trying to look at our own past experiences and understand what made it work,” L3Harris' Luke Savoie said of the design process for […]
US Special Operations Command chooses L3Harris’ Sky Warden for Armed Overwatch effort
AFSOC hopes its Armed Overwatch plane will be able to pressure violent extremist groups in austere places like Africa, where the airspace is […]
Most US F-35s temporarily grounded as ejection seat issue threatens jets worldwide
Air Combat Command aims to finish checking its F-35As for faulty ejection seats by mid-October.

US Coast Guard cutter tests lethal capabilities at RIMPAC
U.S. Coast Guard cutters are punching above their weight in the Pacific, conducting higher-end missions and operating at longer ranges than […]
New US Marine regiment shows off capabilities at RIMPAC ahead of fall experimentation blitz
The new 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment got to show off the basics of how it will operate with partners at RIMPAC. Now comes a major […]
How one Navy warship is taking ‘busting rust’ to a whole new level
The USS Benfold Restoration Team is culled from the ranks of the ship and focused on rust removal, priming and painting.
US Navy injects first-of-kind unmanned experiments into multinational exercise
Look no further than the Rim of the Pacific drills for clues about the sea service's future fleet.
It‘s official: The Marine Corps has its 1st Black 4-star general
Lt. Gen. Michael Langley will now lead U.S. troops in Africa as the commander of U.S. Africa Command.
Operation Cyber Dragon turning US Navy reservists into digital defenders
“The interesting thing in the IT world or the network world is what’s patched and 100% compliant today might not be patched tomorrow, […]
Malaysia receives first maritime patrol aircraft upgraded with US funding
The U.S. Navy has delivered to Malaysia the first of three transport aircraft upgraded to perform maritime patrol missions using U.S. funding […]
Four ways to kill a ship: How US Marines are focused on controlling the seas
The Marine Corps is refocusing on maritime missions, and it's already demonstrated four ways to sink a ship as part of this transition.
How US Marines put Force Design 2030 to work in Europe and monitored Russian naval forces
Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, of the 2nd Marine Division and Task Force 61/2, has given Defense News an insider’s view of force structure and […]
RIMPAC lessons will inform Navy’s pursuit of a program-of-record unmanned ship in 2025
Four unmanned surface vessels are operating at RIMPAC -- and the lessons they generate will inform the path to a Large USV program of record in […]

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QinetiQ inks $45 million prototyping deal with US Army
The contract follows the company's announcement that it plans to acquire software provider Avantus Federal for $590 million.
Unlocking airborne ISR can help achieve regional security in Indo-Pacific
Industry can help the U.S. and its allies expand interoperable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. Integrating advanced […]
Epirus debuts high-power microwave pod for drones
Epirus has taken its ground-based, high-power microwave capability to counter drone swarms and put it on a drone.
For the first time, Black Hawk helicopter flies without anyone aboard
Sikorsky and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency flew a Black Hawk helicopter for 30 minutes with no one inside through the ALIAS […]
A high-demand, deployable training software is the Army’s goal
From home station to CTCs and in theater, trainng tools will be part of the fight.
Army bets on data as it sets stage for talent management revolution
It’s a data-driven world out there.
Training records on soldiers’ smartphones and a revised manual
A web-based portal to rule them all.
General Electric robot navigates uncharted terrain in US Army demo
In Army Research Laboratory program, General Electric teaches a robot how to navigate off-road on its own.
NATO’s secure online-meeting tools have some in the European Union jealous
Sharing is caring, argues Germany's defense minister.
Thales launches small AESA radar for small aircraft
The French defense ministry wants the AirMaster C sensor for its future Guépard helicopter, according to the company.

This infantry squad vehicle is getting a laser to destroy drones
The U.S. Army’s pursuit to counter small drones is heating up through directed-energy solutions.
Army Space, Cyber and Special Operations commands form ‘triad’ to strike anywhere, anytime
US Army Cyber, Space and Special Operations Forces are coming together in a new "triad" that aims to increase effectiveness in operations and […]
Boeing, Nammo test Ramjet 155 artillery weapon
Boeing and Nammo have jointly test-fired a Ramjet 155 weapon as the U.S. Army seeks to modernize its long-range precision fire capability.
Army seeks data as it fields Next Generation Squad Weapons
The data platform “will enable units to regularly assess weapons’ health, reduce failure rates, extend the lifetime of a weapon and optimize […]
China, South Korea clash over THAAD anti-missile system
The differences between South Korea and China underscored a reemerging rift between the countries just a day after their top diplomats met in […]
Spanish Army buys Milrem ground robot for testing
The evaluation comes as some European armies are in the market to equip their soldiers with robots for anything from cargo carrying to […]
US Army launching new campaign to more quickly field capabilities
The U.S. Army is gearing up for a first-ever integrated fires test campaign in fiscal 2023 that will hopefully make it easier and quicker for […]
NATO fortifies Eastern Europe’s defenses under new ‘air shielding’ mission
Stronger air and missile defenses will remain in place in Eastern Europe for the long run, a NATO official said last month.
Iron Dome intercepts targets, works with US systems in Army test
“As part of the U.S. Army’s operational training, American troops operated the system, which functioned with optimal effectiveness against a […]
US to send Ukraine another $1 billion in military aid
The new aid includes additional rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as well as other ammunition and equipment.

Babcock inks deals to pitch Israeli tech for British radar, air defense programs
Babcock International has signed it’s second deal in a fortnight to aimed at offering Israeli technology for British defense programs.
US Coast Guard cutter tests lethal capabilities at RIMPAC
U.S. Coast Guard cutters are punching above their weight in the Pacific, conducting higher-end missions and operating at longer ranges than […]
Philippines tries to claw back money after canceling Russian helicopter deal
Transport helicopters are a vital component of the Philippine military; the country is an archipelagic nation made up of more than 7,000 islands […]
Canada plans to buy four new Airbus tankers, requests proposal
Airbus was designated as the only supplier qualified to provide the tankers to the Royal Canadian Air Force. As a result, a formal request for […]
Campaigning at the top of the world: The Arctic and homeland defense
It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors […]
China appears to wind down military drills near Taiwan
China reaffirmed its threat to use military force to bring self-governing Taiwan under its control, amid threatening Chinese military exercises.
China, South Korea clash over THAAD anti-missile system
The differences between South Korea and China underscored a reemerging rift between the countries just a day after their top diplomats met in […]
Spanish Army buys Milrem ground robot for testing
The evaluation comes as some European armies are in the market to equip their soldiers with robots for anything from cargo carrying to […]
China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns
The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.
Expand Israel-Morocco security cooperation to counter malign influence in Africa
Further promoting the Israeli-Moroccan partnership — made possible by the Abraham Accords — would allow the United States to multiply its […]

Unmanned program could suffer if Congress blocks F-22 retirements, Hunter says
The Air Force wants to retire 33 older F-22s in fiscal 2023, but Congress wants the service to keep the fighter jets and bring them to parity […]
Battelle to manage $10 billion health care contract for Defense Department
The Omnibus IV contract addresses four market segments that companies could be selected to provide services to the DoD: research and […]
Pentagon eyes broader missile defense amid calls for more advanced countermeasures
America’s focus on countering intercontinental ballistic missiles is broadening to cruise and hypersonic missiles, and modest spending might […]
Dozen Pentagon nominees stalled as Senate leaves for August recess
The Senate adjourned for the month-long August recess without confirming any of the 12 Defense Department nominees that have become log-jammed […]
Pentagon again delays nuclear missile test amid Chinese drills near Taiwan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has again ordered the Pentagon to postpone a planned test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, this […]
US spy agency sends another satellite to space in show of rapid launch capability
The Pentagon's National Reconnaissance Office says the two recent missions demonstrate the United States’ agility and speed in space […]
Remember 5G? Pentagon backs 6G hub tied to Army Research Lab
“The DoD has a vital interest in advancing 5G-to-NextG wireless technologies and concept demonstrations,” said Sumit Roy, the IB5G program […]
Pentagon names new press secretary
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder will be the department's next press secretary.
Northrop wins $3 billion contract to manage US homeland missile defense systems
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Northrop Grumman with a contract potentially worth several billion dollars to modernize and upgrade the […]
Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats
New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.

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