Daily News Roundup

Opinion

Tariffs or not, China’s infiltration of US systems needs new attention

The challenge facing the U.S. and allied governments is how to protect systems, citizens, infrastructure and industries from data theft.

Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first time

The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

The Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane.

Space Force sees ‘outsized impact’ from civilian workforce cuts

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.

Air Force test-launches unarmed Minuteman III missile

The Air Force conducts regular tests of its Minuteman III ICBMs, as it looks for ways to bring costs under control for the successor Sentinel missile.

Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design

The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.

British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range

The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.

Meink vows security as Qatar-gifted jet turned into Air Force One

Sen. Tammy Duckworth blasted the Qatari-gifted plane as a security risk and a waste of taxpayer money.

Trump estimates Golden Dome will cost $175B over 3 years

President Trump also announced he has appointed Gen. Michael Guetlein, the Space Force’s second in command, to oversee the effort.

Army aviation charts new course as it grapples with surprise cuts

Army aviation leaders are working on options to transform the force within budget constraints and in line with recent Army and Pentagon directives.

Marines sticking with JLTV after Army cancels future vehicle buys

The Army's decision will likely drive up the price of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

Estonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea

Incidents in the Baltic Sea are ripe with the potential for escalation, one analyst cautioned.

Both Air Force CCAs now in ground testing, expected to fly this summer

General Atomics said ground testing of its YFQ-42A began on May 7. The collaborative combat aircraft will fly alongside aircraft like F-35s and F-47s.

RTX delivers first radar to MDA that can track hypersonic weapons

With a new Gallium Nitride array, the AN/TPY-2 radar can now detect hypersonic weapons at greater ranges, earlier in the flight path.

Opinion

Europe’s defense investments signal big wins for American industry

A significant amount of investment opportunities will be open to U.S. companies, writes Jovita Neliupšienė, the EU ambassador to the United States.

Romania’s new pro-European president puts it back on a Western course

As a member of the EU and one of the easternmost members of the NATO military alliance, Romania plays a pivotal role in Western security infrastructure.