Europeans start work on next-generation combat ship for the 2040s
Based on feedback from European Union member states, the requirement could be for a vessel with a displacement of 8,000 metric tons or more.
US approves sale of four E-7 early-warning planes to South Korea
The four E-7 Wedgetails that South Korea can now buy would allow it to modernize its airborne battle management capabilities and integrate with allies.
Boeing factory strike ends as machinists vote to accept contract
The aerospace giant's unionized machinists voted to accept a company contract offer that includes a 38% wage increase over four years.
French, UK naval chiefs urge dramatic changes in warship design
“If you stay with your old doctrine, you will be dead very rapidly,” said French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
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Air
US approves sale of four E-7 early-warning planes to South Korea
The four E-7 Wedgetails that South Korea can now buy would allow it to modernize its airborne battle management capabilities and integrate with allies.
Land
US Army buys long-flying solar drones to watch over Pacific units
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has won a Pentagon contract to provide K1000ULE solar-powered unmanned aircraft to the Army and Joint Special Operations Command.
Pentagon
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.
Pentagon unveils new plan to energize America’s defense sector
The document, which had been delayed for months, will help organize the Pentagon's spending on its industrial base.
Pentagon
US needs more AI investment, not just guardrails, defense experts say
Defense and industry officials said the White House's AI policy memo should be accompanied by greater investment in enabling infrastructure.
China leading ‘rapid expansion’ of nuclear arsenal, Pentagon says
China has already reached 500 such weapons and will have more than 1,000 by 2030, defense officials said.
US confirms 3,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia
American officials said they don't yet know why the soldiers are there.
Naval
‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy scandal mastermind, sentenced to 15 years
Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a bribery scheme that swept up dozens of Navy officers.
Space
Europe picks consortium for sovereign satellite constellation IRIS²
The EU is counting on IRIS² as a sovereign alternative to the likes of Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper or U.K.-based OneWeb.
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US approves sale of four E-7 early-warning planes to South Korea
The four E-7 Wedgetails that South Korea can now buy would allow it to modernize its airborne battle management capabilities and integrate with allies.
Europeans start work on next-generation combat ship for the 2040s
Based on feedback from European Union member states, the requirement could be for a vessel with a displacement of 8,000 metric tons or more.
Boeing factory strike ends as machinists vote to accept contract
The aerospace giant's unionized machinists voted to accept a company contract offer that includes a 38% wage increase over four years.
French, UK naval chiefs urge dramatic changes in warship design
“If you stay with your old doctrine, you will be dead very rapidly,” said French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
French public investment bank Bpifrance wants to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small and medium-sized defense firms.
Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies
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Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe
The Air Force has rotated bombers through overseas deployments as part of task forces since 2018.
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Czechia’s quiet struggle for artillery shells holds lessons for Europe
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Fighters and bombers are what America needs to win — not quadcopters
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By USAF Gen. T. Michael Moseley (ret.)