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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.
Analysis: What’s the benefit of Israel hosting Blue Flag?
Defense News' Israel correspondent takes a closer look at a recent military exercise in the country amid the threat of a multi-front war.
US senator seeks foreign policy reset and sees ‘clear and present danger’ from China
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, offers a broad new policy vision that warns of a "martial, expansionist” China.
By Joe Gould
How can Saudi Arabia secure its airspace? Here’s what the kingdom could do, and is already up to
About two months have passed since the attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities by drone swarms and low-altitude cruise missiles. What steps has the country taken to bolster its defenses?
By Agnes Helou
Pentagon presses for US access to special EU defense projects
The U.S. deputy defense secretary is sticking up for American defense firms, saying they should not be cut out of European Union programs to strengthen its industrial base.
By Joe Gould
US Air Force’s new international affairs chief lays out her goals
In an exclusive interview, the deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for international affairs discusses light-attack aircraft, F-35 exports and more.
By Valerie Insinna
Is the US about to test a new ballistic missile?
A test of an intermediate-range ballistic missile could be coming soon. Here's what to watch for.
By Aaron Mehta
Norwegian F-35s are operational | Defense News Weekly, Nov. 8, 2019
Norway’s F-35s are finally operational, the U.K. has signed a big armored vehicle contract and Army acquisition is changing to deal with Army Futures Command.
By Jeff Martin
Finland issues fighter program warning | Defense News Weekly Extra
Find out what Finland wants the defense industry to know ahead of their fighter competition.
By Jeff Martin
Sub contract details revealed | Defense News Weekly Extra
Find out the details of a massive submarine contract coming from the Navy.
By Jeff Martin
Here’s how the Soldier Lethality CFT is working to develop new tech
Matt Walker, a capabilities developer with the Soldier Lethality CFT, explains how the organization is working directly with soldiers.
By Jeff Martin