Space Force picks Northrop for ‘Elixir’ satellite refueling demo

The mission is a follow-on to a Space Systems Command contract Northrop received last year to develop a tanker satellite called GAS-T.

US Army punches the gas on Next-Gen Command-and-Control

The Army has validated its Next-Generation Command-and-Control capability and will work continuously with industry to scale it to the larger force.

Trump’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs denies MAGA hat story in hearing

President Donald Trump has said Caine wore the hat and expressed political support during a 2018 visit to Iraq.

With nod to neighbor Russia, Finland to quit global landmines ban

Quitting the treaty would give Finland more options in adjusting to "changes in the security environment," one leader said.

UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag

The British government in its Spring Statement in March announced plans to spend at least 10% of the Ministry of Defence equipment budget on new tech.

Opinion

Germany can co-finance European nuclear deterrence

What Germany can offer London and Paris, however, is to contribute to the considerable costs of both countries’ nuclear capabilities.

Putin announces new submarines, but the industry is strained

Moscow’s overall naval weapons mix has leaders hesitant to rush into additional production, as combat-support capabilities are in short supply.

Pentagon to offer new round of voluntary resignations, retirements

The Defense Department is going to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and retirements to the civilian workforce, but details are slim.

Opinion

How to handle winners (and losers) in the Pentagon’s 8% budget relook

The authors of this op-ed argue the DOD's 8% relook offers an opportunity to break the defense budgeting routine, but that outcome is far from preordained.