GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems
Government auditors said known problems with the Osprey have gone unresolved for years and in some cases at least a decade.
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion
The weapons will come in two configurations: a mobile setup mounted on vehicles, and a novel stationary design.
Estonia erects first of 600-strong Baltic bunker wall on Russia border
The timeline for completion remains uncertain amid procurement and coordination snags.
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan in the wake of a recent surge in illegal drone overflights.
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Air
GAO: Services aren’t sharing information on longtime Osprey problems
Government auditors said known problems with the Osprey have gone unresolved for years and in some cases at least a decade.
Land
Croatia buys German Leopard tanks using EU loans
Deliveries of the tanks to the Croatian land forces are to take place between 2028 and 2030.
Pentagon
Pentagon taps Google Gemini, launches new site to boost AI use
Hegseth said the U.S. must stay ahead of adversaries who are working to take advantage of rapid technology advancements, like the development of AI.
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats
Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”
Hegseth put US troops, mission at risk with Signal use, AP sources say
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops and their mission at risk when he used the Signal app to convey sensitive information.
Pentagon
Hegseth says he didn’t see survivors after first Caribbean strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed reporters at The White House after The Washington Post claimed he ordered a military strike to leave no survivors.
How the US Army secretary became a key figure in Ukraine peace talks
While Driscoll’s role as Army secretary typically involves bureaucratic tasks, he’s also taken on the challenge of diplomacy.
US, Ukraine report ‘meaningful progress’ to end war with Russia
The Kremlin launched a “massive” drone attack on Kharkiv on Sunday as high-stakes discussions about a peace plan advanced in Geneva.
Naval
US Navy wants new railroad car to transport unarmed ballistic missiles
Existing railcars are almost 50 years old and will soon be retired. But the Navy still has a need to transport Active Inert Missiles.
Space
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
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Going Danish: How a small Nordic country is aiding Ukraine’s defense
Copenhagen has spearheaded a support mechanism that prizes equipment made by Ukrainian companies.
Netherlands to buy Rheinmetall anti-drone cannons in $1.35 billion buy
The ability to protect deployed troops against drones is considered a prerequisite for land combat operations in the future.
Opinion
Trump 2.0 and the fracture of US cyber power
In this op-ed, a research analyst argues Trump's push to split America's "dual-hatted" cyber operations leadership would be a significant misstep.
By Jason Blessing
Cummings Aerospace releases its Hellhound for Army competition
Cummings Aerospace is prepping to break into the loitering munition realm, planning to submit its Hellhound kamikaze drone to the Army's LASSO competition.
By Jen Judson
Poland buys radar-homing missiles for its future F-35 fleet
The $745 million deal will give Poland the ability to destroy enemy radar emitters associated with air defense systems.
Trump’s missile shield marks shift in homeland defense strategy
Trump's order establishing an Iron Dome for America includes a wider focus to defend the homeland from air and missile attacks from peer adversaries.
By Jen Judson