Pentagon Ukraine hub could see downgrade in policy office reshuffle
The shift would demote an office that until earlier this year had become one of the most important in the Pentagon.
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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 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.
RTX delivers first radar to MDA that can track hypersonic weapons
With a new Gallium Nitride array, the AN/TPY-2 radar can now detect hypersonic weapons at greater ranges, earlier in the flight path.
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.
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.
US not yet shifting forces from Europe to Asia, top NATO official says
“A key issue would be [to] plan that in advance,” said Adm. Giuseppe Dragone, who chairs NATO Military Committee.
Northrop tests tech to help hypersonic vehicles maneuver without GPS
The successful demonstration of inertial measurement unit technology on a hypersonic aircraft is an industry first.
Reduced funding slows MDA’s hypersonic interceptor development
The Missile Defense Agency's effort to field an NGI is also delayed by roughly 18 months or more, its director said.
Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.”
Stratolaunch hits milestone with fully reusable hypersonic testbed
Both flights met all of the Defense Department’s performance benchmarks within a 1% margin, according to Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor.
Pentagon seeks drone-killing technology that’s safe for civilians
Low-collateral systems can take out drone threats in highly populated areas without major impacts on the environment and, critically, civilians.
Hegseth backs Air Force three-star Grynkewich for top Europe job
On the Joint Staff, Grynkewich has helped direct U.S. forces around the world in a year marked by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and China’s rise.
SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner Army
Hegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters.
