Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances
A source on the program told Defense News the new contract is a “bridge” allowing work to continue until the end of June.
By Tom Kington
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Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch
Japan’s Tomahawk orders are unlikely to be affected immediately, but longer military campaigns in the Middle East could cause setbacks, one analyst said.
Missile Defense Agency to pick hypersonic interceptor vendor this year
The MDA will soon conclude a competition to develop an interceptor capable of defeating hypersonic threats in the glide phase of flight.
By Jen Judson
Push for self-reliance drives defense revenue surge among Top 100
Asian and European defense companies in the Top 100 list of highest revenue drivers are growing faster than those based in the United States.
US to revamp its command in Japan amid renaissance in defense ties
A restructuring of U.S Forces Japan will place a three-star flag officer in charge of American forces there.
With 11th trip, Austin works to cement legacy in Indo-Pacific
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made the second-most trips to the Indo-Pacific region of any secretary this century.
UK-led fighter program is still open-ish to paying partners
The prospect of Saudi Arabia, an authoritarian monarchy, joining GCAP has tickled the imagination of the global aviation commentariat
At NATO summit, a question of what the alliance wants from the Pacific
At the NATO summit, officials from four Indo-Pacific countries — Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan — met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Japan reveals test launch of its hypersonic strike missile program
Tokyo plans to boost its missile force in an effort to strike invaders before they reach the island.
Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops
Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen.
Bill aims to strengthen contested logistics strategy in Pacific
Senators introduced bill today that aims to ensure the U.S. is on track to strengthen its contested logistics capability in Pacific to deter China.
By Jen Judson