Kurdish forces in Syria accidentally shot down US Reaper drone
The U.S. recovered parts of the downed Reaper and destroyed the rest.
These Marine units will field new mobile command vehicle in 2025
Elsewhere in the Corps, Marines conducted the service’s first organic rebuild of a JLTV engine at a Defense Department depot.
ULA eyes annual mods to turn rocket stage into space interceptor
The fast-moving vehicle would be highly maneuverable and could be used to tow satellites or for counterspace missions, ULA CEO Tory Bruno told reporters.
Trilateral joint venture to manage GCAP warplane work from London
Basing the firm in the UK is meant to ensure “maximum alignment" with the UK-based government organization driving the 6th-gen fighter development.
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Kurdish forces in Syria accidentally shot down US Reaper drone
The U.S. recovered parts of the downed Reaper and destroyed the rest.
Land
These Marine units will field new mobile command vehicle in 2025
Elsewhere in the Corps, Marines conducted the service’s first organic rebuild of a JLTV engine at a Defense Department depot.
Pentagon
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.
Pentagon chief Austin announces $1 billion in long-term Ukraine aid
The defense secretary also said that Russia had now suffered 700,000 casualties since its invasion in 2022.
Defense tech firms establish AI-focused consortium
The consortium is led by Anduril and Palantir and comes amid a flurry of recent partnership announcements involving the two firms.
Pentagon
Three US personnel being tested for brain injuries after Syria attack
The testing for potential traumatic brain injury comes after the latest attacks on U.S. forces in the country.
Pentagon green-lights counter-drone strategy amid ‘urgent’ threat
Austin’s strategy is aligned with other high-level DOD efforts, including Replicator 2, which aims to quickly field counter-drone technology.
Anduril, OpenAI partner to boost counter-drone tech for bases, troops
The agreement continues a recent trend of large AI firms partnering with the defense industry.
Naval
US Navy warship will make its first port call in 8 years in Cambodia
The littoral combat ship Savannah will dock at the port of Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand on Dec. 16-20.
Space
ULA eyes annual mods to turn rocket stage into space interceptor
The fast-moving vehicle would be highly maneuverable and could be used to tow satellites or for counterspace missions, ULA CEO Tory Bruno told reporters.
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