Trump moves to fire several NSC officials over loyalty concerns
The move comes soon after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged Trump to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his MAGA agenda.
Defense Innovation Unit unveils advanced manufacturing marketplace
Through the marketplace, DIU aims to reduce barriers that make it hard for advanced manufacturing firms to integrate with the defense supply chain.
Australia sizes up a continent-size gap in air defenses
Military leaders are prizing sensors over interceptors in what will be Australia’s future network of weapons for defending would-be targets.
Japan develops new missiles designed to repel an invasion
The long-range missiles could target vulnerable parts of ships and traverse Japan’s mountainous terrains to hit land-based targets, officials said.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Defense News Top 100 List
The list is in! Explore Defense News’ ranking of the top defense companies in 2024.
Coverage: Global Force Symposium
Explore the top headlines and news coming out of the annual Global Force Symposium.
eBook: Defending the Pacific
Learn more about how defending the Pacific involves numerous logistical challenges, how the U.S. Naval forces must adapt to modern threats, and more.
Download Whitepaper
Learn more about things like military facility security and how body-worn cameras can help provide transparency and accurate reporting of events.
Sponsored Content
What is a home equity loan? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain how the equity in your home can help you on your next project.
Air
Could this device help catch Osprey clutch problems before disaster?
Gear and clutch problems in the Osprey have killed more than a dozen troops in recent years, leading to groundings of the tilt-rotor aircraft.
Land
US Army aiming for next hypersonic missile test in December
The Army is forecasting it will conduct a soldier-operated test of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon at the end of the calendar year.
Pentagon
Defense Innovation Unit unveils advanced manufacturing marketplace
Through the marketplace, DIU aims to reduce barriers that make it hard for advanced manufacturing firms to integrate with the defense supply chain.
Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on Signal
The Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.
Trump moves to fire several NSC officials over loyalty concerns
The move comes soon after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged Trump to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his MAGA agenda.
Pentagon
In first, Hegseth to skip multinational meeting on Ukraine support
The April 11 meeting will mark the first time the coalition will gather without America’s secretary of defense participating.
How Trump’s team flipped on bombing the Houthis
“Whether we’re going to make the Houthis cry for mercy anytime soon is extremely unlikely,” one expert on Yemen said.
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.
Naval
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.
Space
France calls for new EU ammo plan, speeding up satellite constellation
“We have to stop with the big speeches," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, alluding to European Union mechanics for re-arming Europe.
VIDEOS
Sen. Ruben Gallego to block VA nominations until plans to cut staff are dropped
Marine Corps vet lawmaker says Trump administration is harming veterans' benefits with plans to change VA.
Featured Videos
More Stories
Space Force seeking more narrowband communication satellites
The effort will extend the life of the MUOS constellation until the service crafts a longer term plan for narrowband communications.
The EU is finding its voice on defense. The US should embrace it.
A stronger European defense is in the making, emerging in fits and starts from the war in Ukraine.
By Kelly A. Grieco and Marie Jourdain
Pentagon cyber policy post may stay unfilled during review
Rep. Mike Gallagher said he was disappointed by the timing, citing "many conversations" he's had that indicate an appetite for quick confirmation.
EU scrutinizes Emirati takeover of Estonian robotics firm
Surprised by the takeover, officials in Brussels are examining the case and its implications for European collaborative defense projects.
The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned.
NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.
Northrop’s battle command system for Poland primes production pump
Northrop Grumman is sending Integrated Battle Command System relays to its first customer, while preparing for full-rate production for the U.S. Army.
By Jen Judson
Britain, NATO order Saab’s Carl-Gustaf weapons
The British, and alliance nations more broadly, need to replace thousands of anti-armor weapons donated to Ukraine.
Onboard training simulators in your motor pool? The Army wants that.
If the U.S. Army’s future warfare planners have their way, “Motor Pool Mondays” may never look the same.
By Davis Winkie