Report unlocks mystery of why Chinese bombers flew near Alaska in 2024
A new report reveals China's joint patrols with Russia near Alaska may have had motives beyond a political message.
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Michigan is making a pitch to be America’s factory floor for the future of warfare.
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Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard vessel accidentally crushed the front of a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.
Space Force launches satellite to explore new GPS technology
The mission is AFRL's first major PNT demonstration since 1977, when it launched NTS-2 — a satellite that helped shaped the modern GPS constellation.
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Report unlocks mystery of why Chinese bombers flew near Alaska in 2024
A new report reveals China's joint patrols with Russia near Alaska may have had motives beyond a political message.
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Michigan bids to become America’s arsenal of rapid defense innovation
Michigan is making a pitch to be America’s factory floor for the future of warfare.
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Female vets in Congress slam Hegseth’s repost of Christian Nationalist
Pastors in the video said they want the U.S. to be a Christian republic, adding calls for criminalizing homosexuality and for women to submit to husbands.
Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies
The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.
In reversal, Navy will share satellite data with NOAA until fall 2026
The Navy will continue sharing data with NOAA from satellites that the service had planned to start phasing out on July 31.
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Pentagon unit seeks Ukraine-like conditions for drone testing
Most commercial firms can't access test space where they can refine their products under conditions they might face in the field. DIU wants to change that.
Pentagon picks finalists for Replicator 2 counter-drone demo
The chosen firms will participate in a live demonstration at U.S. Northern Command’s Falcon Peak exercise later this year.
State Department OKs $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine
The potential sales include $150 million for the supply and overhaul of U.S. armored vehicles, and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems.
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Navy Adm. Brad Cooper takes over at CENTCOM
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper will take over for U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who led Operation Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer at U.S. CENTCOM.
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Space Force launches satellite to explore new GPS technology
The mission is AFRL's first major PNT demonstration since 1977, when it launched NTS-2 — a satellite that helped shaped the modern GPS constellation.
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Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea
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