Pentagon announces $400 million in Ukraine arms transfersThe new package includes air defense munitions, missiles, ammunition and armored vehicles.17 hours ago
Italy mulls delivery of another SAMP/T system to Ukraine, says sourceThe battery Italy would send is based in Kuwait and is one of five now operated by Italy, after one was sent to Ukraine last year.18 hours ago
EuropeGermany to buy US HIMARS launchers for UkraineThe swap follows through on a workaround designed when the fate of a $61 billion bill for military aid to Ukraine was still iffy in Congress.
Japan’s defense chief calls for more counter-drone techThe move comes in the wake of drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showing a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted port.20 hours ago
US Army sends HIMARS rocket launcher island-hopping in the PhilippinesThe U.S. Army and its joint partners rapidly transported and operated HIMARS rocket launchers across the Philippines during Balikatan 2024.28 hours ago
Fincantieri buys Leonardo’s torpedo unit in deal that could reach $446MOriginally known as WASS, the torpedo unit saw €160 million in revenue last year.2 days ago
Former CYBERCOM boss Nakasone to lead Vanderbilt defense instituteThe move follows a yearslong stint overseeing elite military hackers and global intelligence collection.2 days ago
Israeli labor dispute could disrupt production of Arrow 3 weaponThe Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union has announced a labor dispute and is threatening to disrupt the company’s supply to its customers.2 days ago
Confusion swirls over Western tank caveats in UkraineThere are no Dutch restrictions on Ukrainian forces using donated Leopard tanks in combat, as Ukrainian soldiers said they are still using US-made Abrams.2 days ago
US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.2 days ago
EU nears deal on Russian frozen assets that could buy arms for UkraineThe deal should free up to 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) a year for Kyiv, of which 90% could be spent on ammunition and other military equipment.2 days ago
Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack RafahU.S. will still supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms.2 days ago
NATO drone surveillance hours surge amid growing appetite for intel“The North Atlantic security environment is under threat,” said Scott Bray, the assistant secretary general for intelligence and security.3 days ago
French-German tank project company is closed to partners for nowFor better or for worse, French and German defense contractors are going it alone, together, on a next-gen main battle tank for Europe.3 days ago
Stingy intel-sharing a ‘recipe for losing,’ Space Force’s Miller says"The United States does not go into conflict alone," Lt. Gen. David Miller said at the GEOINT conference. "Check your history. It does not happen."4 days ago
OpinionHow to further strengthen the Defense Production ActIt is essential to keep DPA focused exclusively on defense and national security issues, in particular threats from our pacing competitor, China.4 days ago
Missile mishaps, ammo snags – report details Danish frigate deploymentA recent government report about the frigate Iver Huitfeldt's deployment in the Red Sea has detailed a series of problems at sea.4 days ago
Brunei orders six H145M helicopters from AirbusThe order follows a 2011 acquisition for 12 Sikorsky-made S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.4 days ago
Lockheed Martin to roll out first F-35s for Poland this summerPolish pilot training on the fifth-generation aircraft is slated to begin in later 2024.4 days ago