Japan seeks new missile defense ‘assets,’ increased cyber cooperation

Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, speaking Thursday at the State Department, said that the threat from Pyongyang is driving Japan to look to accelerate certain defense decisions.

India approves deals for Apache helicopters, maritime engines

India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared two long-pending purchases.

Mattis: Continuing resolution ‘about as unwise as can be’

Two of the Pentagon’s innovation offices have been granted special authorities to help speed the hiring of staff and awarding of contracts.

• ● Mattis: Military option for North Korea open

India mine-sweeper program hits another roadblock

Goa Shipyard Limited’s quest to build 12 high-tech mine countermeasure vessels for $5 billion, which is already delayed, has hit a roadblock over the selection of propulsion engines.

General Atomics: Export restrictions help China grow its drone tech

At the beginning of the century, U.S. drone makers were king, but export restrictions on UAVs have allowed China to begin closing the technology gap, according to the CEO of General Atomics.

State Dept. clears $1.25 billion HIMARS sale to Romania

The State Department has cleared a $1.25 billion High Mobility Artillery Rocket System sale to Romania, according to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency announcement Friday.

Dutch: We’re fixing our Air Force

Dutch pilots will focus more on air-to-air combat skills, which have grown rusty because of the emphasis over the past several years in supporting ground missions, says the head of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.