How to improve the force? Info and tech investments, says HASC chair.

“You can have the biggest force in the world. If it’s not survivable, if it can’t get into the place that it needs to get in to and fight, then it’s really not doing you too much good.”

US can transfer Poland’s fighter jets to Ukraine, Polish foreign minister says

The announcement from Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs appeared to surprise some U.S. officials.

US nuclear forces chief ‘very concerned’ by Russia-China cooperation

In the wake of Russia and China’s strengthened ties, the U.S. general who oversees America’s nuclear forces said Tuesday he was “very concerned” about potential “cooperative aggression” between Russia and China.

Israel reveals first time it used F-35 to shoot down Iranian drone

Israel says the interception took place before the UAVs could enter Israeli airspace. This means they were shot down over the airspace of at least one other country.

NORTHCOM needs better sensors to protect against Russian submarine, missile threat

The technologies the U.S. needs to bolster its homeland defense against Russian submarines and missiles are currently available — meaning the Defense Department could move out quickly on buying and fielding them if they support these programs in the upcoming 2023 budget.

Commentary

Nine lessons from Ukraine to apply in the Taiwan Strait

Washington must rapidly restore and enhance American-led deterrence of Chinese military aggression inside the first island chain.

Jolly Green II rescue helicopter on track for operational tests this month

Sikorsky's HH-60W Jolly Green II has multiple improvements to make it safer in a crash and collect information on where the rescue needs to take place.

Commentary

Ukraine war should wake up US leaders to the precarious state of the Air Force

Two decades of low-intensity operations in Afghanistan and Iraq masked a precipitous capability and capacity erosion.

Modern design technique gives 60-year-old B-52s new lease on life

The B-52's current engines, which date back to the early 1960s, are soon reaching the end of their life spans and must be replaced.

Russian troops moving on Kyiv from the northeast

The latest on what we know about Russia's war on Ukraine, March 8.

White House, DoD lower expectations of Polish warplanes for Ukraine

The White House and Pentagon on Monday downplayed the likelihood of a three-way deal for Poland to give MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine and for the U.S. to backfill the Polish fleet with American F-16 fighters.

Oceanographers in demand as US Navy expands throughout Pacific

The workload for Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command is growing as the U.S. Navy branches out to small ports and new operating environments around the globe, according to the command’s top leader.

New Pentagon strategy to bring in small businesses coming soon

A new Pentagon strategy to maximize small business participation in defense contracting is in the works for this spring, or early summer, defense officials told Defense News.

BAE Systems buys military simulations firm for $200 million

In the statement, BAE Systems said it expects the global market for military training and simulations environments to eventually surpass $11 billion annually.

Navy says digital work instructions, lessons learned are improving construction of third Ford-class carrier

Work on future aircraft carrier Enterprise is moving along more efficiently thanks to lessons learned from previous ships, as well as the introduction of digital work instructions.

Ukraine aid growing as lawmakers shape big budget bill

What we know about Russia's war on Ukraine, March 7.

Does the National Guard have to follow Pentagon orders? Sometimes.

The Pentagon says the National Guard has to abide by its policies, but the reality is more complicated.

No significant Russian movement after 11 days of war on Ukraine: Pentagon

What we know about Russia's war on Ukraine, March 6.

Zelenskyy to US: Create no-fly zone, send planes, drones as Russia attacks Ukraine

What we know about the Russian attack on Ukraine, March 5.

Defense trade association chief resigns after leadership split

The National Defense Industrial Association president chief executive Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle is stepping down, citing a disagreement about the direction and leadership of the association.

Finland and Sweden may take unhurried route to NATO membership

The option of joining the alliance is already included in Finland’s National Defense Strategy Plan, whereas Swedish has no such fast-track mechanism.

Around-the-clock NATO air patrols fly to keep Russia at bay

NATO has nearly doubled the usual number of military jets on alert across Europe.

USS Truman aircraft join buildup of NATO air policing patrols over Eastern Europe

NATO has nearly doubled the number of military jets on alert across Europe amid concerns that Russia’s reckless flying in international airspace could escalate alongside its war in Ukraine.

Italy’s defense chief of staff urges better protection of satellites

Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone was speaking at a seminar marking the launch of a new think tank report, which urged the Italian government to beef up space defense and keep orbital paths clear of debris.

First B-21 bomber enters ground testing, ‘on track for first flight’

Northrop Grumman now has six of the stealthy, next-generation aircraft in various stages of production.

Ukraine invasion live updates: March 4

Follow along for continued coverage on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Stunned by Putin’s war, nations rewrite their playbooks on defense

With no end game in sight for the conflict, governments on both sides of the Atlantic are beginning to settle in for the long haul.

Polish Navy chooses Arrowhead 140 design for new frigates

The detailed design and systems integration planning process for the Polish frigates is expected to conclude later this year, with construction starting next year and completion of the first ship in 2028.