Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile
The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.
Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design
The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.
British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range
The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.
Meink vows security as Qatar-gifted jet turned into Air Force One
Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted the Qatari-gifted plane as a security risk and a waste of taxpayer money.
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Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile
The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.
Land
Army aviation charts new course as it grapples with surprise cuts
Army aviation leaders are working on options to transform the force within budget constraints and in line with recent Army and Pentagon directives.
Pentagon
Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years
President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.
Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low
Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations.
Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump
Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.
Pentagon
Hegseth’s plan to trim top ranks could hit more than 120 officers
About 20% of top active duty general and admiral jobs would be eliminated, plus 10% of the more than 800 positions across other leadership levels.
Top US general in Korea talks maps, China, and getting Patriots back
“It begins with looking from an enemy’s perspective and then seeing where you are and how you might array your capabilities,” Gen. Xavier Brunson said.
US not yet shifting forces from Europe to Asia, top NATO official says
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Naval
Estonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea
Incidents in the Baltic Sea are ripe with the potential for escalation, one analyst cautioned.
Space
Space Force sees ‘outsized impact’ from civilian workforce cuts
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.
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Space Force sees ‘outsized impact’ from civilian workforce cuts
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.
Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile
The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.
Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design
The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.
British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range
The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.
Meink vows security as Qatar-gifted jet turned into Air Force One
Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted the Qatari-gifted plane as a security risk and a waste of taxpayer money.
Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years
President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.
Army aviation charts new course as it grapples with surprise cuts
Army aviation leaders are working on options to transform the force within budget constraints and in line with recent Army and Pentagon directives.
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Marines sticking with JLTV after Army cancels future vehicle buys
The Army's decision will likely drive up the price of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
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Estonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea
Incidents in the Baltic Sea are ripe with the potential for escalation, one analyst cautioned.
Both Air Force CCAs now in ground testing, expected to fly this summer
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Europe’s defense investments signal big wins for American industry
A significant amount of investment opportunities will be open to U.S. companies, writes Jovita Neliupšienė, the EU ambassador to the United States.
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