Iran puts ‘fingers on trigger’ as US armada arrives in Middle EastIranian officials asserted that the nation's armed forces stand ready “to immediately and powerfully” counter any aggression by U.S. forces.
US Air Force looking for contractors to train foreign pilotsThe U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors who can train foreign pilots receiving American military aid, according to an Air Force solicitation.
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small dronesThe 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.
Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testingThe USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.
The US Army wants 11 business jets for ISR missions The service is looking at buying up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.
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US Air Force looking for contractors to train foreign pilotsThe U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors who can train foreign pilots receiving American military aid, according to an Air Force solicitation.
Otokar moves to buy Romanian military-vehicles partner AutomecanicaThe takeover is meant to facilitate the Turkish manufacturer's work on a $1 billion contract to make Cobra II vehicles for Romania's armed forces.
Iran puts ‘fingers on trigger’ as US armada arrives in Middle EastIranian officials asserted that the nation's armed forces stand ready “to immediately and powerfully” counter any aggression by U.S. forces.
Flags honoring Danish troops at US embassy reinstalled after outcryFlags honoring Danish veterans killed in Afghanistan had been removed by staff at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, sparking public outcry.
Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela strays from US goalsThough Rubio said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela, he noted the administration would not rule out additional military force if needed.
UnmannedUS base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusionsInstallation commanders are required to submit counter-drone defense plans for their bases within 60 days.
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Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testingThe USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.
SWORD training platform key to US space superiority, program head saysThe U.S. Space Force is positioning its Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain as a cornerstone for maintaining space superiority.
Leonardo DRS cuts the ribbon on new submarine propulsion system plant in South CarolinaAs pressure mounts from the Pentagon and White House for more ships, faster, Leonardo DRS opens a new facility to build power systems for submarines.
Iran puts ‘fingers on trigger’ as US armada arrives in Middle EastIranian officials asserted that the nation's armed forces stand ready “to immediately and powerfully” counter any aggression by U.S. forces. By Tanya Noury4 hours ago
US Air Force looking for contractors to train foreign pilotsThe U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors who can train foreign pilots receiving American military aid, according to an Air Force solicitation.By Michael Peck6 hours ago
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small dronesThe 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 hours ago
Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy heads to sea for testingThe USS John F. Kennedy was originally expected to be delivered in July of last year, but delays have pushed its slated arrival to March 2027.By Riley Ceder9 hours ago
The US Army wants 11 business jets for ISR missions The service is looking at buying up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.By Michael Peck10 hours ago
Norway picks Hanwha to supply rocket artillery in $2 billion dealNone of the other commercial bidders could deliver a comparable range, Norway said.By Rudy Ruitenberg12 hours ago
OpinionAmerica can strike anywhere — but can it stay anywhere?Perhaps most troubling, the National Defense Strategy ties its framework explicitly to “President Trump’s vision,” mentioning him 47 times across 24 pages.By Richard Berry13 hours ago
Germany proposes ‘two-speed’ EU to hasten defense buildupThe initiative reflects a strategic recalibration in Berlin’s European partnerships.By Linus Höller16 hours ago
Otokar moves to buy Romanian military-vehicles partner AutomecanicaThe takeover is meant to facilitate the Turkish manufacturer's work on a $1 billion contract to make Cobra II vehicles for Romania's armed forces.By Cem Devrim Yaylali17 hours ago
SWORD training platform key to US space superiority, program head saysThe U.S. Space Force is positioning its Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain as a cornerstone for maintaining space superiority.By Michael Scanlon30 hours ago
Casualties in Ukraine war could hit 2 million, report warnsA new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia’s war on Ukraine could hit 2 million by the spring.33 hours ago
Flags honoring Danish troops at US embassy reinstalled after outcryFlags honoring Danish veterans killed in Afghanistan had been removed by staff at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, sparking public outcry.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo35 hours ago
