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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.
Despite some opposition, US on course to deliver F-35s to Turkey on June 21
So far, plans to deliver the F-35 to Turkey are still on course, despite legislation working its way through Congress that could hamper future procurement.
By Valerie Insinna
US senators grapple with new sub-launched nuke
The U.S. Senate voted against scuttling legislation to force the Trump administration to seek congressional approval for a new low-yield, tactical nuclear weapon.
By Joe Gould
EU legislature says European Army should be ‘complementary’ to NATO
Members of the European Parliament have adopted a wide-ranging report that covers issues such as U.S. commitment to the continent, Brexit, Russia and defense spending.
By Martin Banks
Big step forward imminent for Germany’s Lockheed, MBDA missile defense deal
Lockheed and MBDA appear to finally be closing in on a deal with Germany to develop, build and produce its TLVS system with an impending request for proposals expected any day now.
By Jen Judson
Pratt & Whitney is pitching a new version of the F-35 engine
The company believes an upgraded engine could help enable future F-35 modernization plans.
By Valerie Insinna
Raytheon snags F-35 system business previously held by Northrop
Buying the Raytheon system could help Lockheed Martin lower the lifecycle cost of the joint strike fighter.
By Valerie Insinna
Norway’s Coast Guard stares down big challenges in Arctic
Only one Norwegian Coast Guard ship can be spared to patrol the waters around Svalbard, an island to the north of Norway's mainland about the size of Ireland.
By Valerie Insinna
Corker erupts at GOP leaders for derailing vote on Trump tariffs
"We might poke the bear!" Sen. Bob Corker could not get a vote on his legislation to check President Trump’s tariff authority, and he's blaming fellow Republicans.
By Joe Gould