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Lawmakers exhort Trump: Keep security pact with Australia and UK alive
The Pentagon has announced a review of the AUKUS agreement, raising concerns about U.S. shipbuilding capabilities.
Space Force issues $13.5 billion in contracts to 3 launch firms
The awards are part of the service’s National Security Space Launch program, which it uses to acquire nearly all military space launches.
US Army aiming for next hypersonic missile test in December
The Army is forecasting it will conduct a soldier-operated test of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon at the end of the calendar year.
By Jen Judson
UK rushes naval laser weapon, as major tank upgrade hits snag
The British government in its Spring Statement in March announced plans to spend at least 10% of the Ministry of Defence equipment budget on new tech.
US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China Sea
A Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance.
Space Force OKs Vulcan rocket as SpaceX competitor for military launch
Vulcan’s certification means SpaceX should have at least one competitor for future launches — though several other firms are lining up behind them.
US allies alarmed by leaked group chat about Houthi attack plans
For some U.S. allies, the leaked group chat about a planned Yemen attack casts doubt on intelligence-sharing with Washington.
101st Airborne tests new battalions designed for large-scale battles
The division printed its own drones and conducted three large-scale air assaults.
By Todd South
Facing Trump’s threats, Canada shifts defense links away from US
Trump’s threats of economic punishment and annexation have prompted Canada to forge new defense alliances, particularly with European countries.
Germany preps constitution change to finance historic defense uptick
With the Trump administration expected to disengage from Europe, bloc leaders appear to be serious about banding together on defense.
By Linus Höller