


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.

What's Next for Drone Warfare?
The Air Force, once reluctant to accept unmanned drones as part of its combat force, now recognizes their value for missions such as surveillance and isolated attacks that are better suited for unmanned than manned aircraft.

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.
