France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systems

The 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 combat

The 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 need

U.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 missiles

Mock-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.

Opinion

Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat

Details 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 2025

The 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 plant

Amid 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 potential

The new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.