Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.
France taps defense-industry retirees to keep arms flowing during war
The idea behind the reserve is to create a pool of skilled experts that can be activated to train others or help boost production.
Latvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forces
The procurement is expected to cost as much as $265 million, and leaders in Riga are also in the market for new howitzers.
China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinese military officials have often used the Zhuhai Airshow to tell the world about new warplanes.
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Air
China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinese military officials have often used the Zhuhai Airshow to tell the world about new warplanes.
Land
Latvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forces
The procurement is expected to cost as much as $265 million, and leaders in Riga are also in the market for new howitzers.
Pentagon
Pentagon announces new batch of drones for Replicator program
The announcement marks the most specific details the Defense Department has released about its secretive, fast-track drone effort.
Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary
Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.
Pentagon
What a second Trump presidency could mean for the defense budget
Republicans follow different philosophies when it comes to government spending, including on the military.
8,000 North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war in ‘coming days’
If the troops join the fighting, U.S. officials said, they'll be fair targets for Ukraine.
North Korean troops likely to join Ukraine war, Pentagon says
Some North Korean soldiers heading toward Kursk have received Russian uniforms and equipment.
Naval
France, UK embrace fully drone-based naval mine hunting with new tech
Novel systems include a portable operations center, unmanned surface vehicles for finding mines, and underwater drones for disabling them.
Space
Space Force expands Commercial Integration Cell partnerships
The cell provides a venue for real-time technology exchange between U.S. Space Command and commercial space firms.
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France taps defense-industry retirees to keep arms flowing during war
The idea behind the reserve is to create a pool of skilled experts that can be activated to train others or help boost production.
Latvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forces
The procurement is expected to cost as much as $265 million, and leaders in Riga are also in the market for new howitzers.
Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.
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China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinese military officials have often used the Zhuhai Airshow to tell the world about new warplanes.
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary
Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.
Iveco to get a piece of Italy’s massive combat vehicles, tanks program
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Army awards contract to build new TNT production facility in Kentucky
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The US Navy is at risk of losing vital shipbuilding skills
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