Pentagon prize challenge seeks ‘ready-now’ uncrewed systems
DIU is establishing a $20 million prize pool for the project, and the solicitation will stay open through the end of the year on a rolling basis.
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Europeans map out Pacific aims as some in US want them to stay home
The Shangri-La Dialogue last week featured a record number of Europeans in attendance and was headlined by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Pentagon blacklists Chinese tech firms over alleged military ties
Battery maker CATL and tech firm Tencent said they are seeking removal from the Pentagon's list of companies it says are linked to China’s military.
Pentagon picks Kratos for hypersonic testbed program
Through MACH-TB 2.0, the Pentagon wants to significantly increase the number of hypersonic test flights.
Pentagon’s 2025 industry investments target space, biochem and more
The Office of Strategic Capital released its fiscal 2025 investment strategy Thursday, offering a snapshot of its priorities for the coming year.
US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon says
The surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.
Corruption may slow China’s ability to one day invade Taiwan, DOD says
But the Pentagon's annual report on China's military still tracked advances.
Combatant commands mishandled classified mobile devices, audit finds
Inventory records of devices with sensitive intel weren't maintained, and in some cases, contained inaccurate information, according to a DOD OIG report.
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.
MDA conducts first-ever ballistic missile intercept test from Guam
In a first from Guam, the Missile Defense Agency intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target off the coast using a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA.
Pentagon chief Austin announces $1 billion in long-term Ukraine aid
The defense secretary also said that Russia had now suffered 700,000 casualties since its invasion in 2022.
