House appropriators OK rebukes to recent DOD scandals in budget bill
Republicans inserted language restricting military actions on U.S. soil and blocking unsecure communications among senior officials in their 2026 budget.
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Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, Panama
The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.
CNO Greenert Reconnects with Egyptian Navy
The US Navy's top officer visited Egypt this weekend, meeting with the new head of the Egyptian Navy amidst a relaxation of US restrictions on operations and arms sales to the strategic Middle East nation.
Aselsan Signs Saudi Cooperation Deals
Military electronics specialist Aselsan, Turkey's biggest defense firm, signed cooperation deals with two Saudi companies, further deepening efforts to penetrate into Gulf and Middle Eastern markets.
Nexter-KMW Joint Venture Takes Next Step
France edged forward to the planned 50-50 joint venture between Nexter and German partner Krauss-Maffei Wegmann with the July 9 parliamentary adoption of privatization of the state-owned land weapons manufacturer.
UAE To Supply Regional Aid in Terror Fight
The United Arab Emirates is instituting an armed forces commission to supply financial and military aid to Arab allies for counterterrorism efforts, a UAE source told Defense News.
Saudi-led Strikes Hit Yemen Rebels Despite Truce
Saudi-led coalition warplanes bombarded Yemeni rebels Sunday, witnesses said, in a new blow to a UN-proposed truce in the impoverished country where millions are threatened with famine.
South Korea Fires Warning Shots at DMZ
South Korean troops fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who intruded on the buffer zone marking their heavily armed border, Seoul said Sunday, in the first such skirmish this year.
UN, EU Welcome Libya Peace Deal
The United Nations and European states on Sunday welcomed a UN peace deal initialled by some Libyan factions but not by the opposition as a step towards restoring stability there.
Mixed Reaction to US National Military Strategy
Analysts: Strategy Document Lacks Specifics
European Clout Expands in South Korea
European defense clout is expanding in South Korea, which has long been regarded as a second home turf for American weapon systems.
