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• 2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says

  The 2026 defense budget set aside $27.2 billion dollars for the Navy to procure 17 ships.

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  Riley Ceder

  9 months ago

• US Air Force’s CCA program advances with auto-flying software integration

  The service said integrating third-party autonomous software is a major step on developing drones that can fly themselves alongside jets like the F-35.

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  Stephen Losey

  9 months ago

• Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US

  The military outpost was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group.

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  Ghaith Alsayed, The Associated Press

  9 months ago

• Two US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors injured

  The destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply ship USNS Supply collided as the warship was getting a load of supplies, leaving two troops with minor injuries.

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  Konstantin Toropin, The Associated Press

  9 months ago

• Russia will uphold nuclear weapons limits of expired treaty, foreign minister says

  To address the stated concerns in Moscow and Washington, a multilateral pact would be required, a process that experts say could be exceedingly tricky.

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  Linus Höller

  9 months ago

• China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts

  Beijing is positioning itself as a drone provider for certain countries, while the country’s next-gen fighter jet faces more uncertain export prospects.

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  Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

  9 months ago

• US Navy on the hunt for strike drones that can launch from any warship

  The Navy is looking for armed drones that can be launched from austere locations or from surface warships other than aircraft carriers.

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  Michael Peck

  9 months ago

• Air Force leaders chart improvements to comms, readiness | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.10.26

  Air Force officials want more planes ready for war at any given moment, and are plotting ways to improve readiness rates. Plus, a roundup of optics at SHOT Show

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  Staff

  9 months ago

• NATO kicks off ‘Arctic Sentry’ operation following Greenland brouhaha

  The mission will tie together various allied activities in the region, according to NATO officials.

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  Rudy Ruitenberg

  9 months ago

• US Marine Corps advances plans for drone wingman

  The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan on Tuesday, outlining its strategy to maintain and develop its aviation fleets.

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  Hope Hodge Seck

  9 months ago

• Estonian spies believe Europe’s collective deterrence push is working

  Russia’s military-industrial complex, even if strained by sanctions, has continued to grow significantly, the Estonian intelligence assessment notes.

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  Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

  9 months ago

• Lockheed unveils Lamprey underwater drone that can attach to ships

  The Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle can attach itself to ships, launch torpedoes and deploy airborne drones from the surface.

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  Zita Ballinger Fletcher

  9 months ago