US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand
The move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t…
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Denmark to buy Kongsberg, Covenant missiles for new long-range strike option
Copenhagen wants to acquire the capability to strike back at enemies attacking first, hoping for a deterrent effect.
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Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison
Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after…
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Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets
The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending…
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US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China
The U.S. Army has been upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery, largely in response to China's missile arsenal.
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The Pentagon wants ketamine wafers as a battlefield medicine option
The Pentagon awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to the Singapore-based iX Biopharma to develop a small,…
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Pentagon ignored cybersecurity flaws before data breach, Marines’ lawsuit says
A pair of Marines filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday against the Pentagon over a data breach at the Defense Manpower…
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UK’s Royal Navy has ‘serious’ anti-submarine warfare gap, committee finds
The Royal Navy has a “serious anti-submarine warfare gap” that weakens the U.K.'s ability to respond to Russia’s…
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Ukraine to be able to buy military supplies via NATO agency: report
The deal comes amid worsening U.S.-Ukraine relations since U.S. President Trump announced a diesel export deal with…
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US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035
A new Air Force report calls for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035, with F-35s making up 40% of the fleet and F-47s…
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Pentagon AI oversight office struggles to keep pace with department’s ambitions, GAO finds
The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10…
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Got milk? US Army refines its pasteurization power
Thirteen U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officers milked a trip to Denmark last month, completing Europe Dairy…
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German military raises sabotage threat level amid warning of Russian attacks: report
German forces themselves could face attacks at home, according to a classified internal analysis reported by public…
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Timing to roll out US Army’s NGC2 depends on funds, commander says
The head of the Army formation responsible for fielding the Next Generation Command and Control system said the…
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US Marine Corps makes Maven available service-wide
The service made the AI-enabled battlefield management system available to all commands and organizations within the…
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Europe weighs giving utilities, infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones
Offials are worried that drone attacks could knock out power to millions of people — as has happened frequently in…
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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer tapped as Barracks Task Force senior advisor
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer was selected as Secretary Hegseth's senior advisor and will visit military…
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US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape
A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official…
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US Air Force F-22 pilot controls unmanned FQ-44 in flight
The fighter jet’s pilot served as an airborne “quarterback” and gave high-level directives to an Anduril-made…
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China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: Euronaval
China built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two…
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Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Netanyahu and Hegseth discussed “the threats in the region” and the U.S.-Israel partnership in dealing both offensively…
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US Navy, Gecko Robotics surge AI maintenance contract to $300M
Gecko Robotics uses drones, wall-climbing robots and fixed sensors to gather data on components, decks, welds and hulls.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US decisions on Ukraine hard to explain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments delayed arms shipments, saying the Trump administration is dragging its…
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Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture
Understanding these dynamics, American leaders should recalibrate and opt to rely less on forward defense, writes…
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Pentagon, BAE sign deal for up to 25,000 precision-guided munition kits a year
The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or…
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US Army competition explores military uses for humanoid robots
They're still a long way off from mass-producing Terminators.
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Shield AI software cuts autonomous flight development to six weeks
Shield AI said this week that its Hivemind software helped Honeywell Aerospace achieve autonomous flight after six…
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Groups seek clarity on motive behind Pentagon’s study of women in combat
Citing concerns about Hegseth’s views on the topic, the lawsuit asks for records showing the scope, purpose,…
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US Army Cyber Command charts course for human-AI equilibrium
U.S. Army Cyber Command is constantly refining human oversight of artificial intelligence, Lt. Gen. Christopher Eubank…
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US Army acquisition command awards contracts worth $6.8B in 2026
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command awarded 21,450 contracts in fiscal 2026 valued at $6.8 billion in…
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Australia gets the ball rolling on medium-range air defense
Recognizing the massive gap, Canberra has launched a formal tender for a medium-range, ground-based air defense…
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US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says
Northrop Grumman’s new multi-mission radar system has earned high marks from Marine Corps leadership. The U.S. Army has…
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A shifting landscape: Where the US Army moved in 2026 and what may be on the horizon
As seasons signal the waning months of 2026, the U.S. Army’s operational map continues to evolve.
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US Army fields new system for sweeping munitions planning, management
The service expects this first increment of TACTMIS to replace the previously used TAMIS system once it retires on Oct.…
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US arms firm Anduril could make interceptors in Europe, executive says
U.S. defense firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, a…
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US Special Operations adopts new half-mask and goggles
Avon Protection's MITR half-mask and goggle system is designed to protect wearers from dangerous chemicals and toxic…
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