Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing
The defense secretary took issue with multiple questions, at times talking over Senators at the hearing.
Sierra Space launches defense-focused business
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Next-gen GCAP warplane faces time pressure amid American F-47 plans
Japan joined GCAP to be able to co-own the technology on board the plane, something it would be less able to do with an equivalent U.S. jet.
Saab, Helsing let Gripen fighter fly with AI in charge
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Air Force tests new ship-killing bomb variant
A war with China would include fierce naval battles and require the Air Force to take out enemy ships with weapons such as Quicksink.
Land
Back to basics: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes
The Army is preparing to sunset its Lakota helicopter as its primary basic trainer while bringing on an entirely new approach to its aviator schoolhouse.
Pentagon
Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing
The defense secretary took issue with multiple questions, at times talking over Senators at the hearing.
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says
The cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.
Two House lawmakers launch Golden Dome caucus
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., announced the initiative Tuesday, noting that the group will partner closely with the Senate's Golden Dome Caucus.
Pentagon
Trump’s military deployments to LA raise legal, political concerns
Trump issued a memo to deploy troops to areas where protests are occurring or "likely to occur," which may allow forces to operate in other cities.
In looming Hegseth hearings, Republicans may air their budget peeves
The defense secretary will appear before lawmakers for the first time since his contentious January confirmation hearing.
Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commands
If confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.
Naval
Poland, Baltic states eye new submarines, attack boats to deter Russia
Talks continue, but Polish defense-acquisition officials have deemed three submarine vendors as front runners.
Space
Sierra Space launches defense-focused business
Over the last two years, Sierra Space has been awarded $1.5 billion in defense contracts for satellites and components.
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Over the last two years, Sierra Space has been awarded $1.5 billion in defense contracts for satellites and components.
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Japan joined GCAP to be able to co-own the technology on board the plane, something it would be less able to do with an equivalent U.S. jet.
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