Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project
Failure to reach an agreement underscores the struggles Europe has faced in rebuilding its military capacity after decades of underinvestment.
By Andreas Rinke, Reuters
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The US Army wants thousands of air defense missiles to replace the Stinger
A new Army Request for Information seeks to identify companies that can deliver 11,000 next-gen, short range interceptors beginning in Fiscal Year 2028.
By Michael Peck
Lockheed, Northrop choose payloads for Space Force missile warning satellites
The companies' selections solidify the payload providers for the first five Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared satellites.
Amid fears of Russian air dominance, US to send anti-aircraft Stingers to Ukraine
The U.S. for the first time has approved the direct delivery of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine as part of a package approved by the White House last week.
North Korea says it tested cameras for spy satellite
The official Korean Central News Agency said a test involved cameras for a reconnaissance satellite conducting vertical and oblique photography of a specific area of Earth.
By Hyung-jin Kim, AP
North Korea fires ballistic missile in resumption of testing
The missile launch was the eighth of its kind this year.
Proposed light tank battalion concept will require more armor crewmen
The Mobile Protected Firepower battalion will attach light tank companies to each brigade.
By Todd South
It’s time for a climate change version of the Manhattan Project
Global climate change is more than bigger snowstorms and warmer summers; it represents one of the most acute and dangerous threats our national security establishment has ever known.
By Lt. Col. Theodore “Doc” Shanks
China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed over Taiwan deal
The move is in response to a $100 million deal approved by the U.S. for maintenance of Taiwan’s missile defense systems by the two companies.
First JSTARS jet flies into retirement after nearly 30 years of service
The Air Force plans to retire four of its 16 E-8C JSTARS planes by Oct. 1.
Hezbollah claims it’s making drones and missiles in Lebanon; chief offers export opportunity
“We have started manufacturing drones in Lebanon a long time ago. Those who want to buy can fill out an application.”
Top Republicans urge Biden to reject Russia, China demands on missile deployments
“We are gravely concerned that any attempt to resurrect the INF Treaty or reimpose limitations on ground-launched missiles would catastrophically undermine American national security, encourage Russian aggression, and advance a flawed view of security that sacrifices peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific,” read a letter, obtained by Defense News.
By Joe Gould