Trump’s budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other programs
The proposed surge in defense spending includes a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel.
By Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters
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India to acquire more air defense systems and drones for modern warfare
India will boost its inventory of Russian S-400 air defense systems, which were deemed effective during last year's brief war with Pakistan.
By Anjana Pasricha
US defense firms brace for damage control in wake of Trump’s tough rhetoric
Will the combo of President Donald Trump's tariffs and feuds with European leaders take its toll on U.S. aerospace manufacturers competing for near-term fighter jet opportunities?
US Air Force cancels remaining light-attack experiment flights, but effort will continue
The Air Force has made a decision on the future of the light-attack experiment.
By Valerie Insinna
To rein in rebates for US weapon sales, lawmakers offer changes
The Pentagon has given up $16 billion in rebates for foreign arms sales since 2012, and that's too much, says a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
By Joe Gould
US spy planes are breaking down ― and lawmakers want answers
Nebraska lawmakers have asked Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to probe and report on the health of the 55th Wing’s fleet of reconnaissance aircraft.
By Joe Gould
X-ray bombs: When conventional explosives just won’t do
How does one destroy biological and chemical weapons without damaging the structures that contain them? Very carefully.
By Ken Chamberlain
Light attack experiment flights suspended as Air Force investigates pilot death
The service is still figuring out whether it should restart its light attack experiment.
By Valerie Insinna
US Army’s interim short-range air defense solution crystallizes
The Army's interim Short-Range Air Defense system will consist of a mission equipment package from Leonardo DRS atop a Stryker combat vehicle along with a Stinger missile launcher from Raytheon.
By Jen Judson
House sinks submarine proposal, OKs Pentagon spending bill with dual-carrier buy
The House has passed its chamber’s version of the annual defense appropriations bill. Here's what you need to know.
By Joe Gould
Here’s what’s in Lockheed’s latest Aegis contract
The contract is financially backed by a consortium of international buyers, as the U.S. and its allies continue to modernize the sea-based ballistic missile defense capability.
By Daniel Cebul