Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.
B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support
The bombers also flew over Sweden's parliament to mark the anniversary of the country joining NATO.
Senate confirms Trump’s pick for deputy secretary of defense
Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire investor, has pledged to reshape the Pentagon's business practices.
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says
Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.
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B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support
The bombers also flew over Sweden's parliament to mark the anniversary of the country joining NATO.
Land
US, allies rush to refit their big guns with GPS protections
Russian jamming and spoofing had previously rendered some Western weapons ineffective in Ukraine.
Pentagon
Senate confirms Trump’s pick for deputy secretary of defense
Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire investor, has pledged to reshape the Pentagon's business practices.
Defense Innovation Unit picks four firms to test one-way drones
The companies, including two Ukrainian vendors, will test demonstrate their capabilities in April and May, and DIU will make final picks soon after.
Judge orders return of dismissed probationary workers at VA, DOD
Thousands of federal employees could be reinstated to their government jobs following the ruling.
Opinion
There is free-riding among the US military services, too
Pentagon leaders should move some acquisition authorities away from the services, structuring the budget around a true joint force design.
Hegseth mandates streamlined software acquisition approach in new memo
Hegseth directed DOD components to use the Software Acquisition Pathway in an effort to speed up the process for fielding software-heavy systems.
Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding
The president said the new effort will focus on ways to "resurrect the American shipbuilding industry."
Naval
Turkish submarine test-fires ‘Atmaca’ anti-ship missile
A critical aspect of the test was the submarine’s ability to launch the canister from its torpedo tubes.
Space
EU to upgrade GPS systems as Russian jamming efforts spark response
GPS signal jamming has become a significant concern in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Europe’s very own missile for piercing air defenses is years away
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Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.
B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support
The bombers also flew over Sweden's parliament to mark the anniversary of the country joining NATO.
Senate confirms Trump’s pick for deputy secretary of defense
Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire investor, has pledged to reshape the Pentagon's business practices.
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says
Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.
Libya, where US and Russia joust, could test Trump-Putin vibes
Libya has just had a training visit from a B-52 bomber as U.S. generals try to tempt local leaders to eject Russian forces.
By Tom Kington
Defense Innovation Unit picks four firms to test one-way drones
The companies, including two Ukrainian vendors, will test demonstrate their capabilities in April and May, and DIU will make final picks soon after.
How Poland straddles a trans-Atlantic defense divide
"Every country, including Poland, has the right and obligation to very honestly and precisely evaluate what is in our interest," said Prime Minister Tusk.
NATO to ask allies for 30% capability boost, top commander says
“We’re at a moment in time where everything is important, we’re lacking everything, and so we have to be quite astute,” said French Adm. Pierre Vandier.
Judge orders return of dismissed probationary workers at VA, DOD
Thousands of federal employees could be reinstated to their government jobs following the ruling.
Putin says he supports US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the terms of the ceasefire need to be worked out, including a mechanism to control possible breaches of the truce.
Opinion
Peace or no peace, America can and should arm Ukraine
U.S. aid has helped Ukraine destroy over 10,500 tanks and other armored vehicles, over 270 aircraft, and a portion of the Russian Black Sea fleet.
By Bradley Bowman and Ryan Brobst