First German-UK defense pact since WWII followed by Moscow warning
On the sidelines of the signing, the leaders also teased a new phase in the provision of long-range weapons to Ukraine.
House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
York to expand services from space to ground via ATLAS acquisition
The acquisition of ATLAS by York’s holding company gives York access to the company’s global antenna network.
No time to waste: NATO chief urges rapid industrial mobilization
NATO countries along with the U.S. will have to move quickly to deliver capability to Europe to deter Russia, the supreme allied commander of Europe said.
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White House taps Global Strike head as next Air Force vice chief
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No time to waste: NATO chief urges rapid industrial mobilization
NATO countries along with the U.S. will have to move quickly to deliver capability to Europe to deter Russia, the supreme allied commander of Europe said.
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Pentagon officials tout rapid experimentation at courtyard showcase
Officials said Wednesday that rapid experimentation is now "institutionalized" after cutting a program created to find and quickly demo high-need tech.
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Ukrainians welcome US aid, concerned over Trump’s ultimatum to Putin
Trump delayed “very severe” sanctions on Russia for 50 days, sparking criticism from Ukrainians and European leaders who see the delay as too long.
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Jammed and confused: Alaska trial shows pitfalls of fielding US drones
One drone failed repeatedly to find its target when jammed and ultimately crashed into a hill. Another flew past its target and went up in flames.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine
Trump said European allies would buy “billions and billions” of dollars of U.S. military equipment to be transferred to Ukraine.
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Next-generation destroyers to pack more missiles, energy weapons
The Navy is requesting $133.5 million to research and develop the new destroyer in fiscal 2026, with the goal of procuring the first in the early 2030s.
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York to expand services from space to ground via ATLAS acquisition
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US diverts Patriot systems from Switzerland to Ukraine
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Pentagon officials tout rapid experimentation at courtyard showcase
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Ukraine to boost local arms production to 50% of needs within 6 months
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