Pending tanker purchase spotlights choice for Poland: buy European or US?Warsaw is lining up military acquisitions under an EU loan scheme that comes with a preference for European vendors as a prerequisite.3 days ago
Slovakia in talks with US to buy four more F-16sThe additional jets would enable the country to shoulder its own air-policing missions, according to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.3 weeks ago
US to send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials sayThe system that is being sent, known as Merops, flies drones against drones. It is small enough to fit in the back of a midsize pickup truck.
Pentagon task force to conduct laser test against dronesThe Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones at White Sands Missile Range over the weekend.
Pentagon acknowledges tough quest to counter Iranian dronesPete Hegseth and other military leaders warned lawmakers that gaps in counter-drone technology could leave U.S. forces and assets increasingly vulnerable.
Russia provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say The information could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
Air Force test launches Minuteman III with multiple reentry vehiclesThe launch was scheduled years in advance and was not in response to current world events, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.
No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump saysIn a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that “IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE” should the Islamic Republic decide to put down its arms.
Patriot production delays prompt Switzerland to seek European air-defense fallbackThe country will also buy fewer Lockheed Martin F-35 jets than initially planned after unit costs of the fighter increased.
Gulf allies complain US did not provide notice of Iran attacks and ignored warnings, sources sayOfficials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.
Iran can still fire drones and missiles — experts weigh the implications on the war“Each interception carries a financial and logistical cost," one analyst said.
Pentagon says it is labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk ‘effective immediately’The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate the AI company as a supply chain risk.