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Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid
The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.
Moscow: Nuclear reactor safe on fire-ravaged sub
Russian media reported that it was the country’s most secret submersible, a nuclear-powered research submarine called the Losharik intended for sensitive missions at great depths.
The Pentagon’s new space agency has an idea about the future
A new document from the Space Development Agency provides an early glimpse of how it wants to organize it's next generation space architecture.
By Nathan Strout
These 4 technologies are big problems for US military space
There are some areas where the commercial sector has been unable to develop a sustainable market for crucial technologies.
By Nathan Strout
Esper visits NATO and confronts Russia | Defense News Weekly, June 28, 2019
On this week's episode, acting Pentagon chief Mark Esper hits the road, we look at some unique aircraft at the Paris Air Show and hear the harrowing tale of how Gen. Dave Goldfein was rescued in 1999.
By Jeff Martin
Esper visits NATO
In his first week on the job, acting Secretary of Defense Mark Esper attended a NATO defense ministerial event and spoke out about Russia.
By Jeff Martin
French air power on display at Paris Air Show
Defense News' Jeff Martin shows off French aircraft on display at the Paris Air Show.
By Jeff Martin
Fanning talks Paris Airshow and instability at the Pentagon
Eric Fanning, president & CEO of the Aerospace Industries Asssociation, speaks to Jeff Martin about recent instability in Washington while at the Paris Airshow.
By Jeff Martin
What’s next for an American purchase of Iron Dome?
Rafael's CEO explains to Jill Aitoro the next steps of the U.S.'s purchase of Iron Dome--and looks at the company's relationship with America.
By Jeff Martin
Are those Legos? A look at the most futuristic fighter in Paris
Lego built a lifesize T-65 X-wing Starfighter at the Paris Air Show, and Defense News' Jeff Martin check out its capabilities.
By Jeff Martin