Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.
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Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.
Japan Secures SM-2 Missiles for Destroyers
The US State Department has approved an $821 million sale of 246 SM-2 air defense missiles for deployment on six of Japan’s destroyers.
Canada Casts Wide Net in Search for Fighter-Jet Replacements
The Canadian government has issued a request for information from aerospace firms about the types of fighter aircraft they could provide, a signal that an earlier proposal to acquire Boeing Super Hornet jets on an interim
Lockheed's Cash Flow Hurt by Stalled F-35 Negotiations
Lockheed has spent almost $1 billion of its own funds on F-35 production as contract negotiations drag on.
US Approves $785M Bombs Package for UAE
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates for over 14,000 Paveway guided bombs and Joint Direct Attack Munition kits worth an estimated $785 million.
Poland Plans To Spend $21B on Drones, Helos, Air Defense, Subs
The Polish Ministry of Defense aims to spend at least 83 billion zloty (US $21 billion) on acquisitions of new weapons and military equipment for the country’s armed forces, according to Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Bartosz
Israeli Minister Rallies for Offshore Gaza Seaport
An Israeli minister said an offshore Gaza seaport should be brought up soon for Cabinet discussion.
British Navy Plans To Let ScanEagle Drone Go Next Year
Britain’s Royal Navy is to lose its only remotely piloted air systems capability when the current arrangement with Boeing to operate the ScanEagle platform expires next year.
Israeli Official Warns West Against Embracing Iran
Israel’s national security adviser warned Tuesday that the year-old nuclear deal between Iran and world powers has emboldened Tehran’s support for terror organizations worldwide.
Ballistic Missile Defense and Real Deterrence
The editorial “BMD: What’s in a word?“ (6/27), presented a misleading argument by claiming that by maintaining a modern and robust nuclear arsenal we retain our security.
