Defense firms closely watching tariffs, but split on potential sting
Tariffs are a key economic tool for the Trump administration, which also wants to bring manufacturing and material production back to the United States.
Target vessel sank before it could be hammered at drill in Philippines
While the vessel took itself out before it could be hit by missiles, Balikatan organizers conducted other elements of the planned live-fire event.
Vendor vows to hasten Turkey’s fifth-generation ‘Kaan’ fighter plane
“We’ve now ignited the afterburner on the first aircraft. We are awaiting its third flight – perhaps in August or before October."
Europe’s long-range strike project nears choice of lead contractors
A French parliamentary report describes Europe's effort catch up on conventional deterrence.
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Defense firms closely watching tariffs, but split on potential sting
Tariffs are a key economic tool for the Trump administration, which also wants to bring manufacturing and material production back to the United States.
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Target vessel sank before it could be hammered at drill in Philippines
While the vessel took itself out before it could be hit by missiles, Balikatan organizers conducted other elements of the planned live-fire event.
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Stratolaunch hits milestone with fully reusable hypersonic testbed
Both flights met all of the Defense Department’s performance benchmarks within a 1% margin, according to Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor.
Pentagon seeks drone-killing technology that’s safe for civilians
Low-collateral systems can take out drone threats in highly populated areas without major impacts on the environment and, critically, civilians.
Hegseth backs Air Force three-star Grynkewich for top Europe job
On the Joint Staff, Grynkewich has helped direct U.S. forces around the world in a year marked by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and China’s rise.
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National security adviser Mike Waltz leaving Trump team
Waltz's exit comes just weeks after it was revealed he added a journalist to a Signal chat being used to discuss military plans.
Anduril announces lighter, smaller Pulsar jammer
The system is about the size of a shoebox and weighs less than 25 pounds, allowing users to quickly deploy it against enemy threats, like drone swarms.
Hegseth reportedly had unsecured internet line in office for Signal
Hegseth reportedly had an internet connection that bypassed Pentagon security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal app on a personal computer.
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French Navy rams explosive drone boat into cargo vessel in live test
The test explosion on April 26 will allow to France to perfect remotely-operated naval munition systems, including their guidance and pyrotechnics.
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Lockheed loses experimental satellite after Firefly launch mishap
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