


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.

Austin calls European allies, seeking more Patriots for Kyiv
The U.S. secretary of defense has held multiple one-on-one calls with European allies this week, during which he raised the topic.

Senators push to update nuclear military might in defense bill
The Restoring American Deterrence Act focuses on deploying additional ICBMs, uranium enrichment and Defense Production Act grants for industry.

Defense Innovation Unit moves to ease commercial drone certifications
DIU wants to improve its process for vetting commercial drones, with the goal of making it easier for companies to sell their systems to the U.S. military.

US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials say
The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date - will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.

Sullivan urges Israeli restraint on Rafah, stresses Ukraine munitions
Discussing Biden's foreign aid package, the national security adviser urged Israel against invading Rafah and stressed the need to boost arms to Ukraine.

Drone-killing costs must come down, says Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer
Defense companies have built and pitched everything from powerful lasers and microwaves to drones that ram their targets midair.

‘We need to move fast’: Pentagon sends Ukraine $1 billion in new aid
The Pentagon has been out of money to refill stocks sent to Ukraine since the start of this year, threatening a crisis on the front lines.

Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk
After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Defense Innovation Unit prepares to execute $800 million funding boost
DIU Director Doug Beck said he doesn’t foresee any issues with quickly putting to work the $983 million in FY-24 funding Congress provided in March.
