CNO dishes on sailor wellbeing, US Navy success in era of competition
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle sat down with Military Times to discuss his ambitions for maritime dominance in 2026 and beyond.
KNDS, maker of Leopard battle tank, plans stock-market listing in 2026
Shares in Europe’s publicly traded defense companies have surged since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Lithuania eyes state defense holding to steer all weapons needs
Vilnius is positioning energy company EPSO-G as the backbone of Lithuania’s future defense industry, involving it in partnerships with foreign vendors.
Norway plans to introduce military police on remote Arctic island
The proposed legal change comes amid the possibility of a future increase in Norwegian and allied presence in the area.
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Air Mobility Command head nominated to be next US Air Force vice chief
If approved, the Air Force vice chief and JAG nominees would fill roles that have been vacant since President Trump fired their predecessors in February.
Land
US Army launches artillery battalion focused on Europe deterrence
The U.S. Army this fall activated an artillery battalion in New York that is intended to give commanders in Europe new options for long-range strikes.
Pentagon
Pentagon taps Google Gemini, launches new site to boost AI use
Hegseth said the U.S. must stay ahead of adversaries who are working to take advantage of rapid technology advancements, like the development of AI.
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats
Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”
Hegseth put US troops, mission at risk with Signal use, AP sources say
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops and their mission at risk when he used the Signal app to convey sensitive information.
Pentagon
Hegseth says he didn’t see survivors after first Caribbean strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed reporters at The White House after The Washington Post claimed he ordered a military strike to leave no survivors.
How the US Army secretary became a key figure in Ukraine peace talks
While Driscoll’s role as Army secretary typically involves bureaucratic tasks, he’s also taken on the challenge of diplomacy.
US, Ukraine report ‘meaningful progress’ to end war with Russia
The Kremlin launched a “massive” drone attack on Kharkiv on Sunday as high-stakes discussions about a peace plan advanced in Geneva.
Naval
CNO dishes on sailor wellbeing, US Navy success in era of competition
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle sat down with Military Times to discuss his ambitions for maritime dominance in 2026 and beyond.
Space
Space Force wants advanced tech for space-based interceptors
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