Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship
The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.
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Macron wraps up South America trip with French submarines in mind
France's shipbuilder Naval Group gets top-level assistance for envisioned Scorpene sales to Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
US arms stockpiles strained by Ukraine, Israel support: INDOPACOM boss
Adm. Samuel Paparo cautioned military aid for the countries could hamper America's ability to respond to China should a conflict arise in the Indo-Pacific.
Trump picks former acting attorney general as NATO ambassador
Matt Whitaker has little evident foreign policy or national security experience, making him an unknown to many in U.S. security circles.
Global leaders congratulate Trump, whose victory could roil the world
He has vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office – something Ukraine and its allies fear would be on terms favorable to Moscow.
Financing becomes a hurdle in Argentina’s quest for new submarines
A letter of intent for a purchase from Naval Group is in the works, but the country's bad credit history is holding up a financing arrangement.
Boeing machinists reject labor contract, extending strike
The labor standoff comes during an already challenging year for Boeing, which became the focus of multiple federal investigations earlier this year.
RTX to pay more than $950M to resolve Qatar bribery, fraud claims
According to court documents, company employees offered and paid bribes to secure contracts with the Qatar Emiri Air Force and Qatar Armed Forces.
Brazil’s deal for Israeli howitzers ‘frozen’ over Gaza war
The project remains frozen but not formally canceled, according to military sources in Brasilia.
Russian hacking group targeted US military contractors
The group, known as Star Blizzard, sent emails to victims that appeared to come from a trusted source, according to Microsoft and U.S. officials.
NATO’s longtime chief hands over to former Dutch premier Mark Rutte
Rutte said his priorities would be NATO’s support for Ukraine, increasing defense spending and strengthening partnerships around the globe.
US to send $375 million in military aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles.
Saab to open munitions production facility in Michigan
Saab is growing its production capability in the U.S. in Grayling, Michigan, for land-based munitions.
Boeing ousts defense chief Ted Colbert as firm seeks to right itself
Colbert's removal from Boeing Defense marks CEO Kelly Ortberg's first major management change since taking the helm last month.
Canada kicks off submarine tender after survey of global vendors
Canada wants to have up to 12 new boats within ten-plus years, in line with the country's security aspirations as an Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic nation.
Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-end
The Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.
US clears F-35 sale to Romania, bolstering NATO’s eastern flank
The approval of the $7.2 billion deal for the fifth-generation fighter comes as NATO allies are worried about Russian aggression.
