US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China Sea
A Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance.
Army eyes artificial intelligence to enhance future Golden Dome
The U.S. Army is looking to increase autonomy through AI solutions to reduce the manpower needed to manage Golden Dome.
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says
Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.
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America’s arsenal of democracy needs a software renaissance
Software-defined warfare provides a path to modernize and reimagine America’s defense capabilities for the 21st century, the authors of this op-ed argue.
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Italy looks to fighter friend Japan for a new maritime-patrol plane
Rome could buy the Japanese Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to tackle hostile submarines in the Mediterranean, a possible break from U.S. suppliers.
Land
Army eyes artificial intelligence to enhance future Golden Dome
The U.S. Army is looking to increase autonomy through AI solutions to reduce the manpower needed to manage Golden Dome.
Pentagon
Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role inside the Pentagon
Phil Hegseth’s publicly available resume includes founding his own podcast production company and working on social media and podcasts.
Opinion
The Golden Dome is not ready to stop a Chinese attack on the US
This op-ed argues that domestic distractions have left the U.S. unprepared for a conflict with a peer enemy — China — bent on war by strategic paralysis.
Senators request inquiry into military secrets shared on Signal app
Republican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting a formal investigation into the Signal chat scandal.
Air Warfare
‘Obviously classified’: Experts say Hegseth chat leaks invited danger
Former U.S. defense officials said the unsecured messaging chain could have jeopardized the operation and put American lives at risk.
In the wake of Hegseth’s software memo, experts eye further change
Many view the guidance as a first step toward broader reforms to how software is funded and tested and how the workforce is equipped to leverage it.
US allies alarmed by leaked group chat about Houthi attack plans
For some U.S. allies, the leaked group chat about a planned Yemen attack casts doubt on intelligence-sharing with Washington.
Naval
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says
Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.
Space
Space Force adds Rocket Lab, Stoke Space to launch vendor pool
The two companies will join three others selected last summer, including SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin.
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NATO needs to defeat Russia in the ammunition war
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MBDA, Kongsberg snub Swiss tender for medium-range air defense system
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Corps reactivates East Coast helicopter squadron it closed in 2022
The Marine Corps shut down the squadron in 2022 as part of its overall force redesign.
By Todd South
Denmark pulls troubled frigate as lead ship for NATO force
The Iver Huitfeldt was supposed to be an alliance flagship, but air-defense problems encountered by the crew during a Red Sea deployment remain unresolved.
How Europe’s diverging artillery munitions complicate Ukraine support
European Defence Agency boss Jiří Šedivý talks about his mandate to tee up contracts for nations to buy 155mm artillery shells for themselves and Ukraine.
German arms exports on track to hit record high again
Ukraine remained the No. 1 destination, receiving almost €4.88 billion worth of materiel in the first half of 2024.
By Linus Höller
Kansas businessman pleads guilty in case over illegal export of aviation tech to Russia
A Kansas businessman has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting sensitive aviation technology to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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Kratos’ Erinyes test vehicle logs hypersonic speeds on first flight
The company developed Erinyes in three years for under $15 million with a mix of internal investment and congressional funding.
Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops
Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen.
Spurned by KNDS, Leonardo teams with Rheinmetall for Italy’s new tanks
A new industry team-up ratchets up the drama in Rome's multibillion-dollar purchases of tanks and fighting vehicles, with implications for the Euro-tank.
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