


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.

Singapore-US Agreement To Boost Defense Cooperation
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Singapore Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen signed an enhanced defense cooperation pact on Monday.

Hove Tapped as CEO of AM General
Longtime defense industry executive Andy Hove will become president and CEO of AM General, succeeding Charlie Hall.

Interview: Gen. Petr Pavel, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee
In June, Czech Gen. Petr Pavel became chairman of NATO’s Military Council, the first leader from a former Warsaw Pact nation to serve as the alliance’s senior military officer.

Radar Market Poised for Modest Growth
After several relatively flat years, the global market for military radars is poised to grow modestly.

Syria Accuses US-Led Coalition of Killing Regime Troops
Syria expressed outrage Monday after a suspected US-led coalition strike for the first time killed regime troops, but the coalition denied its warplanes hit an army base.

UK To Boost Investment in Technology Innovation
Britain has pledged to invest $1.2 billion over the next decade to boost technology innovation work.

Europe's Role Grows in Syria, but Boots Unlikely
Europe's role in the fight against ISIL is expanding, but boots on the ground remain unlikely.

Lawmakers Seek To Avert Government Shutdown
Pressure is mounting on US congressional leaders to strike a year-end spending deal by Friday and avoid a government shutdown.

Budget '17: Pentagon Planning Cuts in Production, R&D
With the Pentagon looking to save money, expect cuts to procurement and R&D in 2017.
