US Army mints deal with Dynetics to build system to counter drones and cruise missiles

Dynetics will deliver initial prototypes after its system was selected over Rafael's Iron Dome for the U.S. Army's Indirect Fires Protection Capability.

Could solar panels in space power Army operations on Earth?

The Air Force Research Laboratory is working on a new technology demonstration that would see a satellite collect solar power on orbit and then beam that energy down to earth.

Here are the cheap counter-drone solutions DoD tested in the Arizona desert

Find out who participated in the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office's second demonstration as the Pentagon looks to bring new counter-drone capabilities into an enduring framework.

China to show off its new electronic-attack jet

A single example of the type, which is officially designated the Shenyang J-16D, has been parked at the static display area of the airshow in Guangdong Province ahead of the upcoming Zhuhai airshow.

US Army moves to full-rate production on tactical radios essential for multidomain operations

The radios provide critical capabilities allowing forces multiple paths of communication.

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America needs a permanent military presence in the Baltics, and here’s why

The seemingly rushed, chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has caused some American allies in Europe to question Washington’s commitment to NATO.

Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote

The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.

Next-gen ICBM survives defunding attempt in House

The House on Thursday rejected a measure targeting the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program.

The Space National Guard has a new opponent in town: the White House

Delays in creating a Space National Guard have led to less-robust training, Air National Guard boss Lt. Gen. Michael Loh said.

Space Force to share internal digital models with industry

Since announcing their desire to build the world's first fully digital service, Space Force officials are fleshing out how that will impact everything from force design to requirements to engineering.