Poland sets up first-ever military satellite launch
“We are developing the capacities of targeting, and … we are joining a group of countries that have such capacities," a senior Polish official said.
Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike
Boeing machinists on Thursday approved a five-year labor agreement to end a strike that began on Aug. 4 at three Midwest plants.
SOCOM wants to train operators to build, wield FPV drones
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.
Joby, L3Harris fly autonomous electric aircraft, eye defense market
Joby and L3Harris hope their autonomous VTOL aircraft could one day carry out military operations, including by acting as a "loyal wingman."
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Joby, L3Harris fly autonomous electric aircraft, eye defense market
Joby and L3Harris hope their autonomous VTOL aircraft could one day carry out military operations, including by acting as a "loyal wingman."
Land
Military experts warn security hole in most AI chatbots can sow chaos
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
Pentagon
Hegseth to slash red tape, empower program heads in acquisition revamp
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war."
US, China reportedly agree to set up military communication channels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, late Saturday on the sidelines of a regional security meeting.
Citing Christian persecution, Trump hints at military use in Nigeria
Discussion of military action comes as the president ramped up allegations that Nigeria is failing to rein in persecution of its Christian population.
Pentagon
US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: UN human rights chief
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.
US to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America
The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region.
Army to downplay bonuses, ramp up job flexibility in retention efforts
Army officials said the service is trying to adapt to the priorities of a younger generation.
Naval
Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes
Colombia's president has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the U.S. until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats.
Space
Poland sets up first-ever military satellite launch
“We are developing the capacities of targeting, and … we are joining a group of countries that have such capacities," a senior Polish official said.
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Colombia's president has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the U.S. until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats.
European NATO countries scrap plan to buy Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AWACS
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Nordic and Baltic countries team up to fund US arms for Ukraine
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NATO needs a new Harmel Report
Given Putin’s aggression in continuing the war in Ukraine and also testing NATO's air and sea space, it is time for the alliance to react decisively.
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