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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.
Congress drops Army mandate to buy more ‘Iron Dome’ defenses against cruise missiles
The Army is off the hook to buy two more Iron Dome air defense batteries, leaving the service to focus on an enduring Indirect Fires Protection Capability that will be able to combat drones, cruise missiles and rockets, artillery and mortars.
By Jen Judson
Congress wants Hawaiian missile defense radar up and running by end of 2028
The FY22 National Defense Authorization Act support a homeland missile defense radar in Hawaii and the establishment of a robust missile defense architecture in Guam.
By Jen Judson
Pentagon creates new digital and artificial intelligence office
The position is meant to streamline disparate efforts within the department to drive faster innovation and capabilities with China in mind.
By Mark Pomerleau
Egypt to host its first naval defense expo in 2022
But there’s no shortage of regional defense shows already on the books for the next two years.
By Agnes Helou
House passes defense bill 363-70; Senate up next
The House passed a new compromise defense policy bill and sent it to the Senate Tuesday, endorsing a $25 billion increase over President Joe Biden’s defense budget request for 2022
By Joe Gould
Air Force previews plan to phase out enlisted drone pilots
Congress appears likely to let the Air Force ditch 24 of its 31 RQ-4 Global Hawks soon.
US Missile Defense Agency declares initial delivery of Long-Range Discrimination Radar in Alaska
The Alaska-based missile defense radar that can detect intercontinental ballistic missiles has reached initial fielding, the Missile Defense Agency declared in a Dec. 6 ceremony at Clear Air Force Station.
By Jen Judson
A mix of 4,000 Marines and Japanese soldiers will run a series of firsts in this two-week exercise
The two-week event includes a maritime strike, aerial refueling, a mass casualty event and bi-lateral air assault.
By Todd South
What can the world expect in 2022?
The concept of collective defense is gaining momentum in a big way.
By Chris Martin
India’s defense minister: Sowing the seeds for a new era in defense manufacturing
Following a fundamental transformation, the Indian defense sector jockeys for position on the international market.
By Rajnath Singh