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German air defense frigate Hessen deploys to the Red Sea

Defense News - 14:38 Feb 08, 2024

The vessel joins a naval protection force that's been busy intercepting Houthi drones and missiles aimed at transiting cargo ships.
Pakistani firm shows off new drone during Saudi defense show

Defense News - 21:01 Feb 07, 2024

GIDS touts the drone as able to operate autonomously with artificial intelligence-enabled payloads.
Hand-held navigation tool for US Army deemed effective against jamming

Defense News - 16:51 Feb 07, 2024

The U.S. Army last year tapped TRX Systems to produce DAPS GEN II in a deal worth as much as $402 million.

Tags: Army
Saudi Arabia signs $3.2B deal for South Korean air defense systems

Defense News - 15:02 Feb 07, 2024

The two countries also inked a memorandum of understanding to further strengthen defense cooperation.
Defense Innovation Unit’s tech-scaling strategy focuses on partnerships

Defense News - 14:00 Feb 07, 2024

The document outlines DIU’s expanding role and lays out steps it's taking to help DoD field technology at a larger scale.
Adopt a treaty for semiconductor export control

Defense News - 14:00 Feb 07, 2024

The absence of a robust global semiconductor export control regime leaves the United States vulnerable in the technological race.
House fails to pass Israel aid amid Ukraine standoff with Biden

Defense News - 00:39 Feb 07, 2024

A showdown between President Joe Biden and the Republican House raises questions about whether Congress can pass additional aid for Israel or Ukraine.

Tags: Ukraine Israel
House advances arms sales bill supported by defense industry

Defense News - 22:47 Feb 06, 2024

A bill raising the threshold for congressional arms sales notices has become partisan amid lobbying from the defense industry and arms control groups.
US Army hunts for explosives to meet increased munitions output goals

Defense News - 20:56 Feb 06, 2024

The U.S. is increasing domestic explosives production and buying from abroad to support Ukraine and replenish stockpiles of 155mm artillery shells.
Netherlands considers creating tank battalion, but needs funding

Defense News - 18:36 Feb 06, 2024

Furthermore, such a decision would be up to the next government.
South Korea, US explore joint ship, weapons maintenance opportunities

Defense News - 18:00 Feb 06, 2024

South Korean defense companies have also been expanding their presence in the United States.
Want an interchangeable naval force? Expand foreign exchanges.

Defense News - 16:47 Feb 06, 2024

Refocusing exchange programs through the lens of potential military conflict can accelerate the benefits of collaboration.
Persistent Systems to supply radios for US Air Force mobility command

Defense News - 16:45 Feb 06, 2024

The MPU5 handheld radios furnished by Persistent Systems support voice, video and text sharing, as well as positioning and sensor data.

Tags: Persistent Systems
Supplier bottlenecks threaten US Navy effort to grow arms stockpiles

Defense News - 11:00 Feb 06, 2024

The sea service spent billions of dollars to increase its weapons inventory. Now it has run into a major obstacle.
How to help solve Ukraine’s drone shortage problem

Defense News - 18:36 Feb 05, 2024

While the Ukrainians adopted FPV drones first, Russia now has the edge thanks to its advantage in production capacity.
Here’s how to help solve Ukraine’s drone shortage problem

Defense News - 18:36 Feb 05, 2024

While the Ukrainians adopted FPV drones first, Russia now has the edge thanks to its advantage in production capacity.
Netherlands halts F-16 sale to US firm, will send to Ukraine instead

Defense News - 18:23 Feb 05, 2024

The jets will help Ukraine supress Russian air-defense systems and may ease the strain on the country’s own air defenses by intercepting cruise missiles.

Tags: Ukraine
Head of US Space Force’s commercial hub talks vendor opportunities

Defense News - 18:04 Feb 05, 2024

Col. Richard Kniseley also discussed the service's upcoming commercial strategy and funding needs.
EU member countries push back on Italy’s call for European army

Defense News - 17:12 Feb 05, 2024

The EU is developing a Rapid Deployment Capability force of up to 5,000 troops from member countries for use in non-permissive environments.
New aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan faces uphill battle

Defense News - 15:57 Feb 05, 2024

The Senate has agreed to a new aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan but it's drawing opposition from Republicans and Democrats alike.

Tags: Ukraine Taiwan Israel