US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western PacificThe gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.10 months ago
Taiwan launches its first homemade submarineThe island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.12 months ago
France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systemsThe next-generation upgrade gives the French-Italian system an intercept range of more than 150 kilometers, or 93 miles.
Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify needU.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.
Estonia seeks battlefield decoys to sponge up Russian missilesMock-up equipment of high-tech military systems has been spotted on the battlefields of Ukraine, meant to confuse Russian invaders.
Airborne assault comes to Super Garuda Shield exercise in Indonesia Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia expands with new participants and demonstrates new joint, combined operational capabilities.
OpinionTalk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threatDetails of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.
Air Force meets recruitment goals, eyes 20% increase in 2025The Air Force plans to add about 377 more recruiters to help it meet next year's ambitious goal.
Norway’s Kongsberg to open new Virginia missile production plantAmid global demand, Kongsberg will build a new facility to produce Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles in Virginia.
New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potentialThe new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.
Nukes in space? What’s next in the orbital domain | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.14.24Top commanders from the Space Force and Air Force look at the future of battle above the earth. Plus: troops trick drones with cheap tech.