Opinion
Where the Arctic meets the Pacific: America’s overlooked frontline
The author of this op-ed argues the U.S. must make the Pacific Arctic more of a priority before the region is dominated entirely by Russia and China.
Israeli companies blocked from joining Netherlands defense exhibit
The ban marks the second European defense exhibition that has taken actions to restrict Israeli companies amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Should America’s military plan for a retreat from the Pacific?
In the face of growing Chinese military power, America needs to relearn how to conduct a fighting retreat in the Pacific, a U.S. Army officer warns.
Fire extinguished aboard USS New Orleans
U.S. and Japanese crews extinguished a fire that affected multiple decks aboard the USS New Orleans.
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B-1 bombers, NATO fighters fly over Latvia to show unified force
The B-1s were joined by Gripen fighters from NATO allies Hungary and Sweden during their flyover of Latvia, which lies to the west of Russia.
Land
Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is preparing to open the aperture of its role in defense of the homeland as threats evolve and grow.
Pentagon
Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
Female vets in Congress slam Hegseth’s repost of Christian Nationalist
Pastors in the video said they want the U.S. to be a Christian republic, adding calls for criminalizing homosexuality and for women to submit to husbands.
Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies
The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.
Naval
In reversal, Navy will share satellite data with NOAA until fall 2026
The Navy will continue sharing data with NOAA from satellites that the service had planned to start phasing out on July 31.
Pentagon unit seeks Ukraine-like conditions for drone testing
Most commercial firms can't access test space where they can refine their products under conditions they might face in the field. DIU wants to change that.
Pentagon picks finalists for Replicator 2 counter-drone demo
The chosen firms will participate in a live demonstration at U.S. Northern Command’s Falcon Peak exercise later this year.
Naval
After dillydallying, Thailand proceeds with Chinese-built submarine
Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed.
Space
In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield
Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia.
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Where the Arctic meets the Pacific: America’s overlooked frontline
The author of this op-ed argues the U.S. must make the Pacific Arctic more of a priority before the region is dominated entirely by Russia and China.
By Iris Ferguson
Israeli companies blocked from joining Netherlands defense exhibit
The ban marks the second European defense exhibition that has taken actions to restrict Israeli companies amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
B-1 bombers, NATO fighters fly over Latvia to show unified force
The B-1s were joined by Gripen fighters from NATO allies Hungary and Sweden during their flyover of Latvia, which lies to the west of Russia.
Should America’s military plan for a retreat from the Pacific?
In the face of growing Chinese military power, America needs to relearn how to conduct a fighting retreat in the Pacific, a U.S. Army officer warns.
By Michael Peck
Fire extinguished aboard USS New Orleans
U.S. and Japanese crews extinguished a fire that affected multiple decks aboard the USS New Orleans.
By Carla Babb
Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
After dillydallying, Thailand proceeds with Chinese-built submarine
Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed.
NATO defense chiefs to hold meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine
NATO defense chiefs will hold a virtual meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of efforts to end Russia's war on its neighbor.
By Sam McNeil, The Associated Press and Illia Novikov, The Associated Press
Sailors battle blaze aboard USS New Orleans off Japan’s coast
There are no reports of injuries or oil spills as U.S. and Japanese crews continue to fight the blaze.
By Carla Babb
NATO beware: Drones can’t replace tanks, experts warn
Rather than exploiting Russia’s weaknesses, a drone-centric NATO could be playing to Russia’s strengths, some experts warn.
By Michael Peck
Air, Space Force budgets seek to boost weapons, cut civilian jobs
New weapons are at the forefront of budget priorities for the Air Force and Space Force, while the spending plans also seek almost $2.3 billion in cuts.
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