China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race
China urged the United States to halt its military build-up in outer space after Washington acknowledged it has weapons…
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Spain’s Indra proffers ‘Squall’ for Europe’s emerging strike missile mix
Spain’s Indra has launched a low-cost cruise missile it claims will cost a tenth of top-of-the line current missiles,…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says new anti-drone weapon being tested
Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a…
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Tanker fleet modernization will continue for decades, US Air Force officials say
“The last KC-135 pilot has not been born,” Air Mobility Command Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Gerald Donohue said Tuesday.
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Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says
The U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran, a new Congressional…
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Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a…
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F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say
Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite…
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US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report details
The Marine Corps' plan to reorganize for small-unit expeditionary warfare has sparked concern among some Chinese naval…
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UN weighs moving Ukraine aid supplies underground after warehouse hits
The United Nations is considering moving Ukraine aid supplies underground to dodge Russian strikes.
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US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years
The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.
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Ukraine launches offensive push in north of Donetsk region, senior commander says
Ukrainian forces have launched an offensive operation in the north of the eastern Donetsk region.
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Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia,…
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Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter
A Russian frigate fired two flares towards a Danish military helicopter sent to photograph it in international waters…
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Turkey certifies military training aircraft as safe, a first for local authorities
Turkey has closed the bureaucratic loop on a military airworthiness certificate for a trainer aircraft, bringing the…
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Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East
Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in…
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Space-based ISR launches to grow fourfold in next decade, Novaspace says
The number of satellites launched to provide militaries and defense departments with ISR data from space is expected to…
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France experiments with smaller tank units to evade drone attacks
French Army commanders want to know if dispersed “Lego bricks” of Leclerc tanks and support vehicles can make…
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US Navy, Boeing ink first MQ-25A Stingray production contract
The U.S. Navy awarded a $562 million fixed-price incentive contract to Boeing on Monday to start Lot 1 Low Rate Initial…
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US Air Force secretary reveals deployment of on-orbit space control weapons
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink revealed that the service deployed on-orbit space control weapons but did not…
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‘It’s not science fiction’: US Air Force must build trust in AI, says expert
The military must work on how to combat fast and reckless enemy AI agents that don’t necessarily operate with the same…
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US military must focus on ‘right mix’ of weapons amid stockpile concerns: Official
With lingering questions regarding the depleted U.S. stockpiles due to the war with Iran, the U.S. military is looking…
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Lockheed to build 4 more Vectis drones, 2027 first flight remains on target
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is slated to build four more Vectis uncrewed aircraft, with the first expected to fly by…
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Geissele Automatics reveals ‘production-ready’ assault rifle for SOCOM
The Pennsylvania gun company introduced a model of its Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle.
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US Air Force to stand up point defense career field within 2 years, Wilsbach says
Within two years, the Air Force will establish a new career field focused on defending American air bases worldwide.
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Vengeance and Fury: US Air Force names new CCAs amid ambitious production goal
"Vengeance" and "Fury" are now the names of the U.S. Air Force FQ-42A and FQ-44A, Secretary Troy Meink said Monday…
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Polish minister proposes drills near Kaliningrad to draw Russian troops from Ukraine
NATO allies could hold drills near Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave in an attempt to push Moscow to draw troops from…
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US, South Korean officials to broach thorny Hormuz mission at talks this week
The meeting comes at a tense time in the U.S.-South Korean alliance, with Seoul in no position to turn down a U.S.…
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L3Harris gets $4.7 billion deal to help boost Patriot interceptor production
The multibillion-dollar deals comes as the domestic and global demand for Patriot interceptors far outpaces the supply.
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Drone maker unveils ‘low-cost’ alternative to MQ-9 Reaper
Swarm Aero said its Gamera design will deliver more capabilities than the MQ-9 Reaper at a fraction of the cost.
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China changes law to mobilize all resources in case of conflict. Should neighbors worry?
China’s military will get every possible resource from the home front if needed during a war, according to a change in…
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Pentagon looks to AI to identify space and missile threats
The Pentagon is seeking artificial intelligence that can cut through the confusion of missile defense.
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Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help…
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Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the…
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US refutes claims that Iran captured Saildrone USV
A U.S. official denied the video shared by Iran purported to show an American Saildrone USV near the Strait of Hormuz…
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German military eyes cruise missiles from Covenant, a surprise vendor setting up shop
The German military is in talks with Covenant over the company's Anthem cruise missile, the country’s defense ministry…
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India puts domestic industry at heart of new military equipment orders
India will source nearly all of $11.6 billion worth of recently approved military hardware from domestic manufacturers,…
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