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.
F-35 Ejection Seat Concerns Have Not Reached Lockheed Martin
While the Air Force may develop second thoughts on the F-35A’s ejection seat, aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin says the company has not been approached by the joint program office to weigh alternatives.
How Might China React If The Hague Rules in Philippines' Favor?
It's unclear how China will react if an international court questions the legitimacy of its man-made islands.
Aero Vodochody Takes Off With Ex-Alenia Boss at Helm
Aero Vodochody's new L-39 Next Generation trainer will be presented at the Farnborough International Airshow this week.
Israel’s 'Ultimate' Ship Defense Now Validated on Land
Program officials witnessed three flight tests, each one simulating "different extreme reference scenarios."
Pentagon Seeks Nearly $2.6B in Reprogramming Request
The Pentagon has submitted its reprogramming request to Congress, with roughly $2.6b in funding shifts targeted.
UK Inquiry Blames Equipment Shortcomings for Iraq War Failures
The UK’s military role in Iraq between 2003 and 2009 ended “a very long way from success,” said John Chilcot, who led the inquiry.
Terror Attacks Reshape Turkish Defense-Spending Plans
A multitude of asymmetrical threats that have shattered Turkey’s homeland-security concept over the past year have forced the NATO ally into prioritizing its shorter-term defense spending in favor of anti-terror and anti-riot gear.
Army On Right Track With Next-Generation Intelligence System
The U.S. Army's primary system for generating and disseminating intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information to military personnel about the threat, weather, and terrain, needs to be upgraded.
Taiwan Secures Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile Release From US
Taiwan has secured the new AIM-9X Blk-2 Sidewinder air-to-air missile from the United States.
