Global for Wednesday, August 6, 2025

• Army readies to launch 2026 competition for counter-drone laser weapon
• New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
• Senate bill seeks to protect shipbuilding jobs from workforce cuts
• Air Force moves F-16s closer to North Korea in new ‘super squadron’
• Japan closes in on biggest ever defense export with frigate selection
• Kadena to inspect F-15Es after fighter landed without wheel
• Could Golden Dome funding get next-gen interceptor back up to speed?