


Pentagon yanks speakers from Aspen Security Forum, blasts its values
Nearly a dozen top generals and defense officials were scheduled to speak at the forum, which begins Tuesday.

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US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says
After a pause in some weapons shipment, U.S. officials said this week that 155 mm munitions and precision-guided rockets were on their way.

Congress announces commission to review National Defense Strategy
Four members served on the 2018 National Defense Strategy Commission, which defense hawks in Congress wielded to argue for higher military budgets.

Japan to OK new US Marine littoral regiment on Okinawa
Japan on Wednesday will formally approve U.S. plans for a new Marine quick-reaction force on Okinawa.

The B-21 stealth bomber’s first mission: evading Pentagon red tape
After a dramatic unveiling of Raider, former Air Force leaders are holding a muted celebration, having proved their acquisition strategy worked.

Pentagon awards $40M ‘Vampire’ contract for Ukraine’s drone defenses
The Pentagon has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $40 million contract to send Ukraine “Vampire” counter-drone systems by mid-year, the company announced.

US to send Ukraine largest package yet, worth $3.75 billion
The newest U.S. aid package for Ukraine includes Bradley vehicles and $907 million in foreign military financing.

Pentagon hosts Five Eyes partners for zero-trust cybersecurity talks
Both zero trust and international collaboration are foundational to the Pentagon’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control endeavor, or JADC2.

Pentagon racing to restore US superiority in hypersonics
China and Russia have made progress in recent years developing and fielding hypersonic systems.

US and Germany pledge infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine
The announcement ups the ante in Ukraine's defense against Russian forces that invaded the country late February 2022.

US Army chief information officer will depart in coming weeks
CIO Raj Iyer announced his departure Jan. 4 on LinkedIn, noting his job was "complete."
