Pentagon chief sounds ‘alarm’ over China’s buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
Hegseth urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power.
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Not ‘just a gun’: New SOCOM rifle allows barrel swapping and cartridge changes
At SOCOM’s request, the rifle features a swappable barrel, allowing operators to change between legacy cartridges and the newer 6.5mm Creedmoor.
Pentagon cyber policy post may stay unfilled during review
Rep. Mike Gallagher said he was disappointed by the timing, citing "many conversations" he's had that indicate an appetite for quick confirmation.
Hackers probing contractors for path to Pentagon, DISA chief says
The NSA and FBI in October said hackers infiltrated an unnamed defense industrial base organization and made off with sensitive information.
Marine Corps rejects Pentagon’s pitch for new amphibious ship designs
The Marine Corps says several options for reducing the cost of future LPDs made the flight deck and vehicle stowage too small to meet requirements.
‘Stone Ghost’ secret intel network may expand to more nations: DIA
The system is used to share intelligence among “Five Eyes” partners, but DIA wants the ability to add and remove other users "on the fly."
Electronic warfare is ‘new frontier’ for US Missile Defense Agency
EW is a fight for control of the electromagnetic spectrum, relied upon for communications, situational awareness, weapons guidance and more.
Pacific forces wish list seeks $3.5 billion more than Biden budget
Plus, find out what the other combatant commands want in fiscal 2024.
Autonomous tech can help keep US homeland safe, NORAD’s VanHerck says
“I think the future of homeland defense is vastly different than what we see today,” Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck told Congress.
First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defense
Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.
Pentagon selects Defense Innovation Unit director
The organization has been without a formal leader since September 2022.
