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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US resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
The defense secretary directed the pause last week to allow DOD to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that caught the White House by surprise.
DoD inks waiver for deliveries of F-35s, halted over Chinese material
The contractors have switched to a different source for the alloy to make magnets in the future.
White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence
The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.
US approves $3 billion NASAMS air defense kit for Kuwait
The moves paves the way for Kuwait to get the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, which also protects Washington, D.C.
Pentagon on track for $9 billion contract award after abandoning JEDI
The Pentagon is now working to institute JWCC, as pressure builds to seamlessly link the military services and more effectively process reams of data.
Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until November
Lawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.
Army taps Palantir for software to help predict maintenance problems
The Denver-based firm received a five-year, $85.1 million contract.
US says hackers attacked defense organization, stole sensitive info
The Pentagon's pool of contractors and related resources is under constant threat of digital harassment and foreign influence campaigns.
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.
Russian forces poised for ‘major defeat’ in Kherson, says DoD official
Ukraine is racking up wins in territory Russia claimed last week.
