US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack
The attack follows Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership Thursday.
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House proposes manufacturing network to boost wartime arms production
The Commercial Reserve Manufacturing Network would include dual-use manufacturing firms qualified to produce military systems when called upon.
Malaysia Denies Interest in JF-17, But Export Hopes Remain
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has denied media reports that the country is considering the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder as part of its Air Force modernization plans. Analysts nevertheless think the JF-17 is on the cusp of export success.
Lockheed Martin Delivers 45 F-35s in 2015
Lockheed Martin delivered 45 F-35 fighter jets to US and international armed forces in 2015, meeting the production goal for the year.
Pentagon Eyeing More Prepositioning of Gear
The Pentagon is looking into expanding the prepositioning of gear around the world over the next year.
Defense Hawk Lindsey Graham Exits Presidential Race
Presidential candidate Lindsey Graham, a veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination, he announced Monday.
Turkey Tests Armed Drone
Turkey's local defense industry has successfully tested an armed, tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), industry and procurement officials said.
F-35 Work for Israeli Firms Reaches $770M
Israeli firms have received 3 billion shekels ($770 million) worth of work from Lockheed Martin Corp. as part of an industrial cooperation package associated with Israel's purchase of F-35I stealth fighters, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced Sunday.
Boeing: US Air Force’s Bomber Selection ‘Irreparably Flawed’
WASHINGTON — Boeing late last week took the next step in its protest of the US Air Force’s decision to award the Long Range Strike-Bomber to Northrop Grumman, saying the service’s selection process was “irreparably flawed.”
Fanning Expected to be Confirmed Soon as New US Army Secretary
The service is expected to welcome a new Army secretary in 2016.
Former Pentagon Chief Hagel Hits Out at Obama
Barack Obama lost international credibility when he decided against attacking Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2013, former US defense chief Chuck Hagel said in a damning appraisal of his former boss.
