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The U.S. Navy is moving forward with plans to build a new dock for aircraft carriers on the West Coast.

Zelenskyy names reform-minded Drapatyi as new commander-in-chief, replacing Syrsyki to bend to the largest protests of the war over the firing of Fedorov.

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational, joint operational exercise.

A Bulgarian parliamentary committee has approved a U.S. request to let American forces use a local air base to support the U.S. war against Iran.

A French nuclear-capable Rafale jet had been temporarily hosted at a German air base − specifically at Nörvenich near Cologne.

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BAE Systems revealed a new unmanned fighter jet on Wednesday, boosting Britain’s entry into one of the defense industry’s hottest markets.

Canada is significantly expanding its armored fleet with a new contract to acquire 190 combat support vehicles over the next four years.

The U.S. Navy is moving forward with plans to build a new dock for aircraft carriers on the West Coast.

The Iran war has cost the DoD $37.5 billion to date, Hegseth told senators Tuesday, as he requested $67.1 billion more in emergency funding.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned Bulgaria on Tuesday against allowing the U.S. to use its territory for military operations against Iran.

The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded $2 billion to build the missile-tracking vessels set to replace the aging Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector.

Experts say the Drone Dominance competition reflects a broader shift in how the Pentagon acquires military technology and cultivates defense startups.

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The U.S. Navy is moving forward with plans to build a new dock for aircraft carriers on the West Coast.

Zelenskyy names reform-minded Drapatyi as new commander-in-chief, replacing Syrsyki to bend to the largest protests of the war over the firing of Fedorov.

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational, joint operational exercise.

A Bulgarian parliamentary committee has approved a U.S. request to let American forces use a local air base to support the U.S. war against Iran.

A French nuclear-capable Rafale jet had been temporarily hosted at a German air base − specifically at Nörvenich near Cologne.

The Iran war has cost the DoD $37.5 billion to date, Hegseth told senators Tuesday, as he requested $67.1 billion more in emergency funding.

Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding members Britain, Italy and Japan.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned Bulgaria on Tuesday against allowing the U.S. to use its territory for military operations against Iran.

Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending.

The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded $2 billion to build the missile-tracking vessels set to replace the aging Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector.

German government leaders will study an offer by French President Emmanuel Macron to cooperate on the French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system.

Experts say the Drone Dominance competition reflects a broader shift in how the Pentagon acquires military technology and cultivates defense startups.