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Philippines orders 12 more FA-50 combat jets from South Korea
Manila has actively purchased frigates, corvettes, aircraft and weapons from South Korean defense firms to modernize its armed forces.
Hyten accuser testifies in private before Senate panel
As lawmakers decide the fate of Gen. John Hyten’s nomination for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, they met privately to interview the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her.
By Joe Gould
Esper confirmed as new defense secretary, ending Pentagon leadership uncertainty
The Pentagon had gone more than 200 days without a permanent leader.
Budget deal gives a big funding boost to defense, but Republicans wanted more
The $738 billion plan for defense spending next year falls short of what some claimed was needed to maintain military might.
4 almost invisible threats to keep US intel officials on edge
Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley explains some of the major emerging technologies the agency is concerned about.
By Nathan Strout
Will Esper be confirmed? | Defense News Weekly, July 19, 2019
Watch as Army Secretary Mark Esper faces fireworks on Capitol Hill, find out what the future of the Marine Corps might look like and we’ll sit down with the highest profile veteran running for president.
By Jeff Martin
Fundamental changes for the Marine Corps could be in store
The new Commandant, General David Berger, has laid out the changes he wants to make to the Corps.
By Jeff Martin
Damaged destroyer’s return to service delayed
The return to service of the USS John S McCain has been delayed due to an issue found in testing.
By Jeff Martin
Turkey booted from F-35 program
After taking delivery of a Russian air defense system, Turkey has been booted out out of the F-35 program, raising tensions.
By Jeff Martin
Army Futures Command hits full speed
The leader of Army Futures Command is set to declare full operational capability.
By Jeff Martin
Esper and Warren spar at confirmation hearing
Ahead of his expected confirmation as Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper sparred with Senator Elizabeth Warren over his past background in the defense industry.
By Jeff Martin