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Pentagon sending Excalibur guided artillery, more HIMARS to Ukraine

US officials had avoided publicly acknowledging sending Excalibur, co-developed by Raytheon Missiles and Defense and BAE Systems Bofor of Sweden.

13 hours ago

Russian forces poised for ‘major defeat’ in Kherson, says DoD official

Ukraine is racking up wins in territory Russia claimed last week.

2 days ago

Congress

Menendez seeks path forward for Taiwan defense bill

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez is pushing to amend the NDAA with the Taiwan Policy Act, which includes $6.5 billion in military aid.

Austin talks China, Taiwan amid major military exercises in Pacific

More than 5,500 personnel will be participating in Resolute Dragon 22.

2 days ago

Congress reauthorizes DoD innovation grants with new China safeguards

The reauthorization caps off months of uncertainty as to the program’s future amid concerns over Chinese influence and commercialization.

6 days ago

Republicans push Biden to use $2.1 billion Ukraine aid set to expire

Republicans warn Biden against letting $2.1 billion in Ukraine military aid expire, urging the White House to use it to send Kyiv long-range missiles.

6 days ago

Ukrainian soldiers fire in the recently retaken city of Kupiansk, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged missile and artillery barrages on Thursday as both sides refused to concede ground despite recent military setbacks for Moscow and the toll on the invaded country after seven months of war. (Kostiantyn Liberov/AP)

With a mix of donated weapons, Ukraine’s defenders adapt in war

Gen. James Hecker, the head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, told reporters Sept. 19 that Russia has lost more than 60 fighter jets in the war so far.

6 days ago

New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ drones

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.

7 days ago

It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’

Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.

7 days ago

Lockheed, Verizon testing 5G-linked drone swarm for intel collection

Army, Air Force and Pentagon representatives, among others, attended a demonstration in May.

7 days ago

US sees chance to gain arms market share from sanctioned Russia

A White House official said Tuesday that Russia’s sanctions-struck defense industry is opening an “opportunity” for U.S. and western defense firms to take

8 days ago

Congress to vote on $12.3 billion Ukraine aid package

The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support.

8 days ago