L3Harris breaks ground on new rocket motor plant in Virginia
Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its solid rocket motor production in Virginia primarily for the Javelin anti-tank system.
Opinion
Tariffs or not, China’s infiltration of US systems needs new attention
The challenge facing the U.S. and allied governments is how to protect systems, citizens, infrastructure and industries from data theft.
Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first time
The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.
Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One
The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.
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Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile
The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.
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L3Harris breaks ground on new rocket motor plant in Virginia
Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its solid rocket motor production in Virginia primarily for the Javelin anti-tank system.
Pentagon
Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One
The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.
Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years
President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.
Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low
Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations.
Congress
Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump
Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.
Hegseth’s plan to trim top ranks could hit more than 120 officers
About 20% of top active duty general and admiral jobs would be eliminated, plus 10% of the more than 800 positions across other leadership levels.
Top US general in Korea talks maps, China, and getting Patriots back
“It begins with looking from an enemy’s perspective and then seeing where you are and how you might array your capabilities,” Gen. Xavier Brunson said.
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Navy ramps up unmanned systems weapons tests, calls for industry push
The Navy recently launched two groundbreaking weapons tests as the service continues its push for unmanned systems.
Space
Space Force eyes commercial tech to fill low Earth orbit sensing gaps
In a May 16 notice, the service calls for feedback from firms that can provide space domain awareness in the “increasingly congested orbital environment."
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Space Force eyes commercial tech to fill low Earth orbit sensing gaps
In a May 16 notice, the service calls for feedback from firms that can provide space domain awareness in the “increasingly congested orbital environment."
L3Harris breaks ground on new rocket motor plant in Virginia
Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its solid rocket motor production in Virginia primarily for the Javelin anti-tank system.
By Jen Judson
Opinion
Tariffs or not, China’s infiltration of US systems needs new attention
The challenge facing the U.S. and allied governments is how to protect systems, citizens, infrastructure and industries from data theft.
By Mira Ricardel
Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first time
The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.
By Todd South
Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One
The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.
Space Force sees ‘outsized impact’ from civilian workforce cuts
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.
Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile
The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.
Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design
The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.
British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range
The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.
Meink vows security as Qatar-gifted jet turned into Air Force One
Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted the Qatari-gifted plane as a security risk and a waste of taxpayer money.
Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years
President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.
Army aviation charts new course as it grapples with surprise cuts
Army aviation leaders are working on options to transform the force within budget constraints and in line with recent Army and Pentagon directives.
By Jen Judson