Ukraine’s F-16s are being worn out from intercepting Russian drones
Ukrainian F-16s have destroyed more than 2,500 one-way attack drones, but repeated interceptions are wearing out the…
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Pentagon puts out call for robot boats that launch attack drones
The Pentagon has put out a solicitation for drone boats that can launch attack drones — and it wants them ready to test…
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Pentagon has ‘kicked off’ review of US force posture in Europe
The review follows repeated calls by Trump administration officials for European allies to assume greater…
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US Navy deploys GARC uncrewed surface vessel in first live-fire training exercise
The Navy confirmed its first live-fire training exercise of its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft uncrewed surface…
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US Marine Corps welcomes delivery of final MV-22B Osprey
The MV-22 Osprey began its last chapter in the Marine Corps on Tuesday with the delivery of the 359th — and final —…
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Ford, GM Defense, BC Customs to compete for US Army’s new infantry squad vehicle
Ford, GM Defense and BC Customs will build competing prototypes of the U.S. Army's future infantry squad vehicle.
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House-passed defense bill includes controversial US-Israel tech measure
The House-passed defense bill includes a measure to encourage co-development and co-production between the U.S. and…
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Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia
Zelenskyy later told Fox News’ “Hannity” show that Trump had “accepted that he will give us licenses” to produce the…
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El Nino is a threat indicator. The military should treat it like one.
The weather forecast for the second half of 2026 is giving the DoD something commanders rarely get before disruption…
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First Anduril YFQ-44A rolls off production line for US CCA program
Anduril's Ohio-based facility produced its first YFQ-44A, an unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft, on Monday.
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US Central Command, UAE to launch artificial intelligence task force
CENTCOM and the UAE will establish Task Force Talon Synapse aimed at boosting the development of military artificial…
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Finland closes airspace, restricts maritime traffic near Russia over drone risk
Finland’s military said it closed a section of Finnish airspace and restricted maritime traffic off the country’s…
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French wildfires threaten nuclear deterrence industry, Rafale assembly
Wildfires raging west of the French city of Bordeaux are threatening a number of France’s key defense-industrial sites.
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Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within…
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Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war
Austria’s coalition government plans to extend military service to nine months from six.
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India moves closer to a homegrown, long-range air defense
A recent interceptor test marked the first demonstration of New Delhi’s efforts to build a system that could rival the…
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US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
Lawmakers in Washington designated some money for arms sales to Taiwan, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to…
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Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor
Tehran described the attack on its vessel as an act of aggression while accusing Kyiv of seeking to expand the war in…
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From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships
Drone units operating far behind the front line on Ukraine’s sweeping steppe have hit more than 180 vessels and other…
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With no Iran war end in sight, Germany pulls back two navy ships eyed for Hormuz mission
German defense leaders have little hope for peace in Iran soon, pulling back two navy ships meant to support a post-war…
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Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, who currently serves as the commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, was nominated to…
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Anduril in talks to raise funding at about $100 billion valuation
Anduril is discussing a new funding round that could see it valued at about $100 billion, rivaling companies such as…
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Indonesia orders Leonardo light fighters, eyes naval helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force is slated to get Leonardo M-346F light fighters, further diversifying an eclectic aircraft…
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‘Incredible work’: Ukrainian F-16 downs Russian fighter jet for first time
The kill, confirmed by the top U.S. general, is the latest sign of Kyiv's growing air power — pulled off by one of the…
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Greece to buy $4 billion air defense system from Israel
Greece has approved the purchase of a multi-layer air defense system worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion) from Israel.
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Peace through secure supply chains
America cannot dominate the modern battlefield if the Pentagon does not know where its critical materials and…
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EU naval mission will now intercept Russian shadow tankers in the Indian Ocean
The EU has authorized its naval mission in the Indian Ocean to stop and board Russian shadow fleet tankers suspected of…
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Australia whips together a hybrid air defense weapon
Australia successfully tested a “Frankenstein” medium-range air defense system last month harnessing existing and new…
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US Navy moving forward on West Coast dock for aircraft carriers
The U.S. Navy is moving forward with plans to build a new dock for aircraft carriers on the West Coast.
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Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi? ‘The Flying BMP’ who now leads Ukraine’s military
Zelenskyy names reform-minded Drapatyi as new commander-in-chief, replacing Syrsyki to bend to the largest protests of…
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Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational,…
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UK’s BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with ‘Brontanax’
BAE Systems revealed a new unmanned fighter jet on Wednesday, boosting Britain’s entry into one of the defense…
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Unfazed by Iran’s threats, Bulgaria moves to aid U.S. military operations
A Bulgarian parliamentary committee has approved a U.S. request to let American forces use a local air base to support…
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Backed by France, Macron sees Germany as nuclear-deterrence ‘vanguard’ in Europe
A French nuclear-capable Rafale jet had been temporarily hosted at a German air base − specifically at Nörvenich near…
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Cost of Iran war rises to $37.5 billion, Pentagon requests $67.1 billion more
The Iran war has cost the DoD $37.5 billion to date, Hegseth told senators Tuesday, as he requested $67.1 billion more…
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New British prime minister gains early defense win with Canada fighter jet tie-up
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding members…
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