Global

UK Navy to buy six vessels, enter new ‘golden age’ of shipbuilding

Defense News - 21:41 May 14, 2024

The country also plans to give its future frigates the ability to attack land-based targets.
House bill would block F-22 retirements, keep buying Air Force F-15EXs

Defense News - 20:11 May 14, 2024

The proposed NDAA would also grant the Air Force's request to retire 56 A-10 Warthogs.
House panel takes aim at Navy size, new capabilities in defense bill

Defense News - 19:20 May 14, 2024

Here are some of the issues House lawmakers take issue with, in regard to the Navy's fleet plans.

Tags: House
Space Force should consider alternative launch sites, lawmakers say

Defense News - 18:14 May 14, 2024

The House Armed Services Committee's fiscal 2025 defense policy bill highlights capacity concerns at DOD's Eastern and Western launch ranges.
Ukraine, Russia race to shield battle tanks from exploding drones

Defense News - 12:31 May 14, 2024

First-person-view drones threaten everything that moves on the front lines of Ukraine's defense against Russian invaders.
UK picks companies for billion-dollar hypersonic missile program

Defense News - 10:00 May 14, 2024

In Britain and mainland Europe defense companies are chasing new programs aimed at fielding fast strike weapons.
House defense bill retains spending caps, creates DoD talent officer

Defense News - 07:35 May 14, 2024

The draft bill adheres to congressional spending caps, establishes a talent management office and limits nuclear arsenal reductions.
It’s time to rebalance funding toward the Air Force and Space Force

Defense News - 23:32 May 13, 2024

Tanks and large infantry formations are simply not as germane in the Pacific region, a former colonel says.
House lawmakers aim to cut F-35 buy as patience with delays wears thin

Defense News - 23:26 May 13, 2024

Lawmakers have grown "frustrated" as the newest F-35s sit at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, because their upgrades don't work.
Canada wants to boost munitions lines with critical minerals expansion

Defense News - 21:18 May 13, 2024

Canada hopes to tap into its vast critical minerals reserves to boost munitions productions while lessening dependence on China.

Tags: Canada
Putin replaces defense minister at key moment in the Ukraine war

Defense News - 21:00 May 13, 2024

Over the weekend, President Vladimir Putin replaced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu — the longest serving member of his Cabinet.
House Armed Services Committee adds second Virginia submarine in FY25

Defense News - 20:42 May 13, 2024

The panel aims to keep submarine construction on track by paying for part of a second boat in fiscal 2025, which the Navy planned to nix.
In China’s backyard: The new Marine regiments changing the fight

Defense News - 20:39 May 13, 2024

Here's what you need to know about the Corps’ newest regiment: the Marine littoral regiment.

Tags: Marine
US Army experiments with long-endurance drones, balloons in Philippines

Defense News - 20:27 May 13, 2024

The Extended Range Sensing and Effects Company used Balikatan to test capabilities as it develops requirements for the force.
Lawmakers propose DIU-managed military testing and evaluation cell

Defense News - 20:11 May 13, 2024

The effort would begin as a three-year pilot program aimed at making it easier for high-need technologies to move through traditional testing processes.
Pentagon seeks to expand special ops authorities for friendly nations

Defense News - 10:03 May 13, 2024

The Pentagon hopes expanding these authorities will allow it to bolster support for Taiwan and the Baltics against China and Russia.
US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drill

Defense News - 19:30 May 12, 2024

Some of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.

Tags: Balikatan
New strategic military sites in Philippines exercised in Balikatan

Defense News - 19:30 May 12, 2024

Some of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.

Tags: Philippines Balikatan
Pentagon announces $400 million in Ukraine arms transfers

Defense News - 18:18 May 10, 2024

The new package includes air defense munitions, missiles, ammunition and armored vehicles.
Italy mulls delivery of another SAMP/T system to Ukraine, says source

Defense News - 17:38 May 10, 2024

The battery Italy would send is based in Kuwait and is one of five now operated by Italy, after one was sent to Ukraine last year.

Tags: Ukraine Italy