US Navy wants new railroad car to transport unarmed ballistic missiles
Existing railcars are almost 50 years old and will soon be retired. But the Navy still has a need to transport Active Inert Missiles.
By Michael Peck
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Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats
Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”
By David Klepper, The Associated Press
In confirmation hearing, NORTHCOM nominee talks border mission and military force against civil unrest
Air Force Lt. Gen. Glenn VanHerck said troops should be a "last resort" against protesters.
How COVID-19 affected the Army’s plan for testing new network tools
COVID-19 has slowed access to soldiers for operational testing.
By Andrew Eversden
Trump admin officially makes it easier to export military drones
The Trump administration hopes to reap the economic benefit of increased sales of military drones abroad.
By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna
Trump’s troop drawdown from Germany will take ‘years,’ says Inhofe
President Donald Trump’s plans to withdraw 10,000 U.S. troops from Germany will take years to execute, according to the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Trump admin expected to ease drone export rules Friday
The change would mark how the U.S. interprets the Missile Technology Control Regime.
By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna
Chile approved for $634M worth of F-16 upgrades
The package could be worth over $600 million.
By Aaron Mehta
US, UK launch military-space competition for startups
The two countries have jointly put up $1.3 million to tap into potential new ideas in six technology areas from small companies, innovators and others around the world.
INDOPACOM head wants Aegis Ashore in Guam by 2026
The missile defense capability would form the "backbone" of Adm. Phil Davidson's highest priority: a new defense system around the American territory.
By Aaron Mehta
Senate rejects broad limit on military equipment going to police
The Republican-controlled Senate has rejected a bipartisan measure to block the military from giving offensive surplus equipment to state and local U.S. police departments.
By Joe Gould
In memo to force, Esper issues directions on operational security
"Ongoing reviews reveal a culture of insufficient OPSEC practices and habits at DoD," writes Esper.
By Aaron Mehta