Nick Lee-Frampton
Nick Lee-Frampton is the New Zealand correspondent for Defense News.
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New Zealand vows to play catch-up on defense investments
“Just because we’re small doesn’t mean we’re insignificant,” said Minister of Defence Judith Collins. “We’re a maritime nation.”
‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech
The assessment is a major departure for the U.S. government, and it came with a nudge that nations must choose between Washington and Beijing.
Behemoth Golden Dome may face lackluster scrutiny in Trump’s Pentagon
Hegseth's decision to shutter DOT&E was at least partially triggered by the office's plans to oversee Golden Dome's test plans, sources told Defense News.
Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality devices for the US military
Anduril and Meta plan to build VR/AR extended reality headsets for the military as part of the the contract that Anduril took over from Microsoft.
Israel claims drone interceptions with high-power lasers
Officials have declined to say which weapons were used, hinting only at a new generation of smaller, mobile laser guns.
Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense
The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.
Lockheed eyes better stealth, unmanned option for F-35
After losing the Air Force's next-generation fighter contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin hopes to fold sixth-generation tech into the F-35.
Blumenthal: Cut waste, but don’t destroy VA and DOD
Key Democratic senator says that current plans for the military and veterans programs will hurt programs instead of reforming them.
EU unveils Black Sea strategy with an eye on post-war Ukraine
The plan will see the creation of a “Black Sea Maritime Security Hub” to serve as Europe’s early-warning center in the region.
DOGE can now review most unclassified Pentagon contracts
In a new memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said DOGE may now offer input on solicitations, requirements and cost estimates for most new contracts.
