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Navy secretary faces Hatch Act violation for comments on Biden

Defense News - 19:02 Sep 05, 2024

The Hatch Act bars federal officials from participating in political activities while serving in their official capacity and in their federal workplace.
Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aid

Defense News - 18:42 Sep 05, 2024

Top U.S. military leaders will be in Germany to discuss Ukraine’s wartime needs as Russia has conducted one of its deadliest airstrikes.

Tags: Ukraine Germany
Production scaling woes delay next Space Development Agency launches

Defense News - 18:04 Sep 05, 2024

Delays are primarily linked to financial troubles among some vendors who have struggled to scale their production capacity.
Germany receives first IRIS-T antimissile system for its own forces

Defense News - 16:01 Sep 05, 2024

IRIS-T has "served as a bulwark against the countless missiles that Russia shoots at Ukraine every day,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

Tags: IRIS-T
NATO hosts Icelandic exercise to monitor vital north Atlantic passage

Defense News - 13:39 Sep 05, 2024

The drill involved joint operations in the maritime transit route known as the GIUK gap, an acronym for Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom.
Air Force going ‘line by line’ to bring down nuclear missile costs

Defense News - 20:56 Sep 04, 2024

The Air Force "neglected" the complexity of the LGM-35A Sentinel's ground infrastructure, officials said, and is now looking to bring down costs.
Space Development Agency’s first satellites demo key capabilities

Defense News - 20:50 Sep 04, 2024

This week’s test involved two satellites, built by SpaceX, exchanging data via a laser-communication link.
How the Marine Corps is testing a ‘narco-boat’ for resupply efforts

Defense News - 18:18 Sep 04, 2024

The semisubmersible unmanned vessel can deliver two Naval Strike Missiles for the Corps’ anti-ship missile system.
Elbit eyes Nordic market for its ‘Iron Fist’ vehicle-protection system

Defense News - 17:50 Sep 04, 2024

The Israeli company sees a recent deal for installations on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as a potential door opener.
Poland to award $515 million in defense deals during MSPO trade show

Defense News - 16:15 Sep 04, 2024

Poland’s defense spending in 2025 is slated to capture a record 4.7% share of the country’s gross domestic product.

Tags: Poland
Netherlands picks Israel’s Rafael to supply upgraded anti-tank systems

Defense News - 15:58 Sep 04, 2024

Requirements for the new system include increased targeting range and non-line-of-sight firing capability, according to the ministry.
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says

Defense News - 15:42 Sep 04, 2024

Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
Polish arms maker pitches new strike drones amid long-range trend

Defense News - 15:19 Sep 04, 2024

WB Group has updated its unmanned aerial vehicles portfolio, as European nations look for long-range options to deter would-be attackers.
Space Force to field sensors for tracking air, ground targets in 2030s

Defense News - 14:51 Sep 04, 2024

The Space Force has started to invest in early studies of the capability, but Guetlein declined to confirm whether a program would be funded in FY26.
Watch the 2024 Defense News Conference Live

Defense News - 13:25 Sep 04, 2024

See government, military and industry leaders discuss the future of defense at our annual gathering.
As Iran threatens Israel, Tehran’s missile program remains in question

Defense News - 19:27 Sep 03, 2024

A new report suggests one of Iran's advanced missiles is far less accurate than previously thought.
Top enlisted leader talks pay, priorities and 1980s fashion

Defense News - 13:02 Sep 03, 2024

Black is the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after serving as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
Polish defense show lures global players amid record spending spree

Defense News - 12:00 Sep 02, 2024

Warsaw is teeing up a number of large-scale defense acquisitions, with European companies seeking to capitalize on Poland's improved EU relations.
What lessons did the US Army learn from the Gaza aid pier mission?

Defense News - 16:00 Sep 01, 2024

The service dealt with a wild combination of turbulent weather, security threats and sweeping personnel restrictions.
Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

Defense News - 13:00 Aug 31, 2024

Ukrainian officials said U.S. experts have joined the Ukrainian investigation into the crash, which happened Monday during a Russian bombardment.

Tags: Ukrainian

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