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Hegseth denounces ‘farce’ impeachment in first briefing since May
Hegseth argued the impeachment articles brought forth Monday were a politically motivated “farce” directed at service members.
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Report: Russian ships are pumping tanks, MRAPs and rocket launchers into Africa
Russian cargo ships have carried military equipment including tanks, armored vehicles and rocket launchers to African ports serving as gateways to Moscow’s forces on the continent, according to a new investigation.
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Dutch firm Optics11 in talks with navies on secretive underwater listening tech
For underwater use, the company’s fiber-optic sensing can detect an oil tanker at 100 kilometers, the CEO said.
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Air
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Britain says its bases are safe after US refueling planes evacuated
Commercially available flight tracking data showed at least 10 Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker refueling planes left the Royal Air Force base in Mildenhall, eastern England, on Monday.
Land
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US Army feeds culinary soldiers new job title
Formerly known as culinary specialists, a soldier with the 92G occupation identifier will henceforth be known as a “tactical field feeding specialist.”
Pentagon
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Hegseth denounces ‘farce’ impeachment in first briefing since May
Hegseth argued the impeachment articles brought forth Monday were a politically motivated “farce” directed at service members.
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Neros to expand domestic drone production with $450M Pentagon loan
The company is a frontrunner in a Defense Department competition to find the best quality, most affordable small drone for combat.
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The Pentagon needs more ammo for the Iran war. Small communities are paying the price.
From polluted waterways to repeated safety violations, the Army’s aging ammunition factories have left a troubling legacy, The War Horse reports.
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US Air Force asks industry for new cruise missile for Ukraine
The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors to mass produce the Extended Range Attack Munition for Ukraine.
Naval
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Dutch firm Optics11 in talks with navies on secretive underwater listening tech
For underwater use, the company’s fiber-optic sensing can detect an oil tanker at 100 kilometers, the CEO said.
Space
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France orders military Earth-observation satellites for more than €1.5 billion
France ordered two military Earth-observation satellites from Airbus and Thales Alenia Space for more than €1.5 billion (US$1.7 billion).
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Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26
New drone innovations are highlighted in Part 2 of our Business of Defense series. Plus, a sneak peek into a new Smithsonian military aviation exhibit, and tips to avoid scams.
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Croatia brings back military conscription amid Russian aggression
Authorities will start calling conscripts born in 2007 for medical checkups by the end of the year.
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How a movie cinematographer turned aerial filming skills into a Pentagon partnership
The path to battlefield-changing tech can start from anywhere. Hear from Vermeer CEO Brian Streem about his unconventional rise in defense contracting.
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Hear from the new TACOM commander at AUSA 2025
Brig. Gen. Beth Behn explains what she’s learned from recent visits to Army depots and how the force plans to sustain soldiers’ gear for a modern fight.
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What’s on the horizon for the Army’s missile contracts?
At AUSA 2025, we host a conversation with Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano to get an update on the Army’s evolving missile capabilities.
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Missiles, drones and more: The Army takes to the air | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.25.25
From the floor at AUSA, we bring updates on Army missile capabilities and get insight from top commanders around the force on priorities for the coming year.