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
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Cummings fine-tunes Hellhound drone for Golden Dome mission
Cummings Aerospace has designed a larger version of its Hellhound to meet Golden Dome homeland missile defense needs.
By Jen Judson
Russia and China’s space weapon plans spur high-level Pentagon meeting
The classified talks come after after demonstrations by Russia and China last year.
Poland eyes SKorean rocket launchers amid HIMARS talks with the US
Warsaw's cooperation with Seoul could extend beyond the weapons’ delivery to future joint manufacturing or upgrades of the launchers.
Drone networks can cut cost of Middle East security, AF general says
The Navy’s effort to adopt small drones as its main source of situational awareness at sea is going well enough that the Air Force wants to copy it.
Scholz revives vision for German-led air defense network in Europe
The chancellor said his country would spend “substantially” on air defense, offering neighbors a chance to partake.
US needs ‘North Star’ vision to stay ahead of China in space: report
For the fourth year in a row, space industry leaders are calling for the U.S. to craft a broad, strategic vision to guide its ambitions in space.
US weapons package for Ukraine stresses long-haul commitment
The Pentagon is expected to contract for the defense materiel, apart from billions in equipment it has sent Ukraine from its stockpiles.
By Joe Gould
BAE Systems wins US Army deal for Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle
BAE Systems will build the Army's new Cold-Weather All-Terrain Vehicle, meant to replace aging vehicles as the service beefs up its Arctic focus.
By Jen Judson
Delayed kamikaze drone for Ukraine on track for next month: Pentagon
The Defense Department is moving closer to a contract for the Switchblade 600, which is still deemed a prototype.
By Joe Gould
Italian election could reshape Rome’s defense-spending momentum
The change in government comes at a delicate moment for Italy as it rebuilds its economy after the Covid pandemic while weathering energy price hikes.
By Tom Kington
US Army digs new sandbox for laser weapons
The Army's new Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory will help the service drive down cost and schedule risk in emerging laser weapons programs.
By Jen Judson