One dies after explosion at General Dynamics plant in Arkansas
Production is on hold at the building where the explosion occurred while an investigation is ongoing.
Air Warfare
Timeline on returning Ospreys to flight remains murky, Air Force says
Air Force Special Operations Command wants to fly its Ospreys again, but doesn't have the information it needs to do so.
Japan warns of ‘aggressor nation’ Russia, threats to Taiwan in new whitepaper
The Japanese government says the existing international order is exposed to serious challenges, especially in the Indo-Pacific region as strategic competition among nations becomes more apparent against the backdrop of changes to the balance of power.
Meet Russia’s new arms industry boss — a fan of Stalin and business consolidation
Denis Manturov has a challenge ahead of him: protecting and building Russia's defense-industrial base amid Western sanctions and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Latvia requests HIMARS weapon to bolster Baltic defense
The country also aims to purchase coastal defense missile systems and is currently evaluating submitted offers.
Inside the multinational logistics cell coordinating military aid for Ukraine
Since early March, a cohort of American service members and a rotating crew of multinational partners have set up shop in U.S. European Command headquarters to ensure equipment gets from the donor nation to Ukraine’s doorstep.
US Army’s floating equipment stockpile in Pacific gets first test
The Army exercised its prepositioned stock afloat for the first time in the Philippines this spring in a new process that will allow the service to ensure its stockpiles are optimally configured.
Ukraine says air force needs western fighter jets, and the US is preparing to help
“Older U.S. systems are a possibility” as Ukraine builds its future air force, U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
Pentagon plan for homeland cruise missile defense taking shape
The Pentagon is narrowing in on a plan for cruise missile defense for the homeland as think tank unveils its suggested architecture to protect against the growing threat.
Putin makes changes to arms industry, space agency leadership
The reshuffle follows reported flaws and deficiencies in Russian weapons programs highlighted by the military action in Ukraine.
Bulgaria, Russia clash over Ukrainian helicopter repairs
Bulgaria had previously agreed to repair Ukrainian military equipment at its military factories, although it refused to send weapons directly.
