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Air Force F-35 buy would be cut in half under Pentagon spending plan

Defense News - 17:52 Jun 12, 2025

The Air Force typically buys four or five dozen F-35s each year. The plan to purchase only 24 would represent a major scaling back.
Hegseth doesn’t initially commit to obeying courts on LA deployments

Defense News - 17:27 Jun 12, 2025

The defense secretary later clarified that he wouldn't "defy" a ruling from the Supreme Court.
Dead on arrival: Army pulls plug on M10 Booker light tank

Defense News - 16:16 Jun 12, 2025

The Army has put an end to the M10 Booker program in the midst of low-rate production as it pivots to a focus on a highly mobile, lighter force.

Tags: M10 Booker
Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, Panama

Defense News - 15:55 Jun 12, 2025

The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.
First KAAN export prospect: Turkey to deliver 48 jets to Indonesia

Defense News - 15:47 Jun 12, 2025

The signing of the agreement was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on June 11 in a post on X.
Ukraine, NATO eye tech trials for intercepting Russia’s cabled drones

Defense News - 12:21 Jun 12, 2025

Drones operating via fiber-optic wires are a new military challenge globally, as they are largely immune to jamming and interception attempts.
Israel to show fresh weapons at Paris Air Show

Defense News - 10:59 Jun 12, 2025

But there is still uncertainty among Israeli defense companies regarding their participation in the event.
UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran isn’t complying with its obligations

Defense News - 10:13 Jun 12, 2025

Iran reacted immediately, saying it will establish a new enrichment facility “in a secure location” and that “other measures are also being planned.”

Tags: Iran
Space Force’s first next-gen missile warning launch pushed to 2026

Defense News - 20:12 Jun 11, 2025

GAO has long warned the program’s first launch would be delayed at least a year. Those projections could prove true, but perhaps for more nuanced reasons.
Pentagon to review AUKUS submarine deal with Australia and Britain

Defense News - 20:10 Jun 11, 2025

Congressional Democrats condemned the review as casting doubt over the strength of America's alliances with Britain and Australia.

Tags: Britain Australia
Air Force tests new ship-killing bomb variant

Defense News - 17:41 Jun 11, 2025

A war with China would include fierce naval battles and require the Air Force to take out enemy ships with weapons such as Quicksink.

Tags: Air Force
Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing

Defense News - 17:24 Jun 11, 2025

The defense secretary took issue with multiple questions, at times talking over Senators at the hearing.
Sierra Space launches defense-focused business

Defense News - 16:33 Jun 11, 2025

Over the last two years, Sierra Space has been awarded $1.5 billion in defense contracts for satellites and components.

Tags: Sierra Space
Saab, Helsing let Gripen fighter fly with AI in charge

Defense News - 13:01 Jun 11, 2025

According to the company’s math, the AI prep work produced the equivalent of 50 years of human pilot experience.
Next-gen GCAP warplane faces time pressure amid American F-47 plans

Defense News - 10:11 Jun 11, 2025

Japan joined GCAP to be able to co-own the technology on board the plane, something it would be less able to do with an equivalent U.S. jet.
Anduril plans footprint in Poland’s red-hot combat drone market

Defense News - 09:10 Jun 11, 2025

“We’re still at an early stage of looking at things and different options,” said co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf.
Hegseth questions Air Force plan to buy E-7, touts space-based recon

Defense News - 20:16 Jun 10, 2025

Air Force officials say the E-7 must replace its aging E-3 AWACS planes and would be needed even when space-based ISR capabilities are in orbit.

Tags: Air Force
The defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaul

Defense News - 20:01 Jun 10, 2025

The acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.
Panel advances defense budget despite missing details from White House

Defense News - 17:20 Jun 10, 2025

The $832 billion defense spending plan provides no increase from current fiscal year funding levels.
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says

Defense News - 17:09 Jun 10, 2025

The cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.

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