Gulf countries beef up their undersea-warfare chops with European tech
French and Italian firms are on tap to supply sonar technology and miniature submarines to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, respectively.
Anduril debuts Bolt, loitering munition on contract with Marine Corps
The drone comes in two forms, one capable of surveillance operations and another that can directly strike targets.
Russia casualties reach 600,000 during war in Ukraine, Pentagon says
While staggering, the losses don't mean a clear victory for Ukraine either, U.S. officials said.
Lockheed names software specialist as new head of F-35 jet program
The change comes as software troubles with the F-35's Technology Refresh 3 program led to a year-long delivery halt for the Joint Strike Fighter.
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Lockheed names software specialist as new head of F-35 jet program
The change comes as software troubles with the F-35's Technology Refresh 3 program led to a year-long delivery halt for the Joint Strike Fighter.
Land
How the Army is using AI during Hurricane Helene relief
The system is helping responders make quick decisions, such as where to send medical supplies or how many truckloads of water to take into certain areas.
Pentagon
Russia casualties reach 600,000 during war in Ukraine, Pentagon says
While staggering, the losses don't mean a clear victory for Ukraine either, U.S. officials said.
Israel defense minister delays DC visit amid Iran strike planning
The Pentagon said the Israeli Defense Ministry hadn't yet offered an alternative date.
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
Two American destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel Tuesday, according to Defense Department officials.
Pentagon
Defense tech companies can apply for Pentagon loans starting next year
The effort will help companies fund the construction and equipment needed to scale production of technologies the DOD deems critical to national security.
Iran preparing imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, US warns
A U.S. official warned of "severe consequences" if the attack takes place, and the Pentagon has surged additional forces to the region.
Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push
The Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.
Naval
Gulf countries beef up their undersea-warfare chops with European tech
French and Italian firms are on tap to supply sonar technology and miniature submarines to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, respectively.
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Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
The Hera mission will investigate the result of NASA’s asteroid redirection test, in which the U.S. agency rammed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos.
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To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East
Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
By Marine Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.)