Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is preparing to open the aperture of its role in defense of the homeland as threats evolve and grow.
By Jen Judson
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Michigan bids to become America’s arsenal of rapid defense innovation
Michigan is making a pitch to be America’s factory floor for the future of warfare.
By Jen Judson
Sweden joins Team Tempest effort
Sweden has joined the U.K. as a partner on the Tempest sixth-gen fighter effort.
By Jeff Martin
Milley sails through confirmation hearing
In an uncontentious hearing, Army Gen. Mark Milley paved the way to be confirmed by the Senate as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
By Jeff Martin
To buy European or to buy American?
European Defense Agency chief Jorge Domecq lays out the balance of promoting the PESCO initiative.
By Jeff Martin
The US military will pay the price if no budget deal is reached
The use of a continuing resolution would be a grave mistake.
By Sen. David Perdue
You say potato, I say Buttigieg: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 15, 2019: Pete Buttigieg, House NDAA debate, Mark Esper confirmation hearing preview.
This week in Congress: The next Defense Secretary (maybe)
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 15, 2019.
Army researchers building ‘smart’ land mines for future combat
The service is finding ways to give soldiers land mine-like tools to shape the battlefield.
By Todd South
US State Dept. approves $600 million Seahawk helo sale to Greece
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of seven MH-60R Seahawks to Greece.
By Jen Judson
House votes to curb Trump’s war powers, challenging Senate to act
The House has passed legislation with limits on President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran without the consent of Congress.
By Joe Gould