USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East
The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit entered CENTCOM waters Friday.
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Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs
The warship has been deployed for nine months and also took part in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean prior to arriving in the Middle East.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy agrees to defense cooperation with UAE, Qatar
Qatar said on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes sharing counter-missile and UAS expertise.
Role reversal: Ukraine moves training home and exports the lessons abroad
For 12 years, the West trained Ukraine. Now Ukraine is training the West.
Donbas-for-peace offer raises fears of more war, nuclear spread
With Washington tying guarantees to territorial withdrawal, critics warn the deal could reward aggression and make nuclear proliferation more likely.
Ukraine offers Gulf allies drone defense in bid for scarce Patriot missiles
Ukraine is offering what it has learned to do at scale while still scrambling for what it cannot manufacture fast enough.
Combat zone widens in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah escalate attacks
Rather than trying to hold a defensive line, Hezbollah fighters have moved in to strike, then melted away in the hilly terrain they know well.
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon
The U.S. military is burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials.
Japan sprinkles fresh missiles across its islands to fend off would-be attackers
Japan’s standoff capability buildup includes deploying homegrown missiles and acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles to be launched from Aegis destroyers.
Ukrainian drones hit all three Baltic States − did Russia redirect them?
It’s unclear if Russia is actively redirecting drones or whether the incursions are simply a byproduct of electronic-warfare defenses and flight distance.
US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran
The deployment of the vessels marks the first time Washington has confirmed using such vessels in an active conflict, according to Reuters.
Pentagon reportedly weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East
The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative, the Washington Post reported.
MBDA to double Aster air-defense missile output in 2026
The company's Aster family of missiles is used in the SAMP/T air-defense system, the only European alternative to the American Patriot system.
Volkswagen in talks to make Iron Dome parts at struggling German auto plant: report
Several automotive manufacturers have initiated a production switch to defense equipment, as the once-mighty German auto industry faces a downturn.
France to boost munitions spending by nearly $10 billion through 2030
The country plans to set up a platform called France Munitions that will serve as an ammunition wholesaler for France, allies and export clients.
Europe can’t rely on US for air-defense missiles, top EU official says
Kubilius is on a “missile tour” of Europe to discuss with manufacturers how the European Commission can help with missile production.
Turkey, UK sign training and support deal for multibillion-dollar Eurofighter order
The Turkish air force eventually wants to perform its own depot-level maintenance of the airframes, engines and other on-board equipment in Turkey.
