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Iran’s other would-be WMD program lies in ruins following strikes by Israel and the US

Defense News - 15:51 Apr 07, 2026

“It almost seems like an afterthought and lower priority to the war planners,” said Jim Lamson, a former Iran analyst for the CIA of 23 years.

Tags: Iran
US hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island

Defense News - 15:17 Apr 07, 2026

Vice President JD Vance said the strikes were not a change in U.S. strategy.
‘A whole civilization will die tonight,’ Trump says as Iran defies deal

Defense News - 15:14 Apr 07, 2026

A former U.S. State Department legal advisor said the remarks “could plausibly be interpreted as a threat to commit genocide.”
Outpaced by the US, China’s military places selective bets on artificial intelligence

Defense News - 09:57 Apr 07, 2026

China may have surpassed the United States in AI for drone swarms, one Taiwan-based analyst said.

Tags: China
Israel to sell PULS systems to Greece for $750 million

Defense News - 21:21 Apr 06, 2026

The deal between the two countries includes dozens of launchers and rockets.
Ukraine missile maker targets ‘game changer’ air defense system by 2027

Defense News - 13:55 Apr 06, 2026

Fire Point, maker of Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile, is in talks with European companies to launch a new air defense system by next year.

Tags: Ukraine
US Army wants new grenade launcher, ammunition to be able to destroy drones

Defense News - 13:38 Apr 06, 2026

The Army is calling for prototype submissions that include 16 weapons, fire controls systems and around 25,000 rounds of ammunition.
US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from Iran

Defense News - 13:40 Apr 05, 2026

The airman, the weapons officer of an F-15 jet shot down on Friday, was wounded but “will be just fine,” President Trump announced.

Tags: F-15
Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues

Defense News - 14:45 Apr 04, 2026

The prospect of a U.S. service member alive and on the run in Iran comes days after Trump threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.”

Tags: Iran
A-10 Warthog crashes near Strait of Hormuz

Defense News - 20:51 Apr 03, 2026

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz at around the same time an F-15E fighter jet was shot down.

Tags: Strait Hormuz
Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget

Defense News - 17:06 Apr 03, 2026

The proposed $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense budget would allocate $65.8 billion for shipbuilding, the White House said Friday.
Trump’s budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other programs

Defense News - 16:01 Apr 03, 2026

The proposed surge in defense spending includes a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel.
India to acquire more air defense systems and drones for modern warfare

Defense News - 15:43 Apr 03, 2026

India will boost its inventory of Russian S-400 air defense systems, which were deemed effective during last year's brief war with Pakistan.

Tags: India
US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran

Defense News - 14:17 Apr 03, 2026

A search and rescue operation is underway for survivors.
France orders its fifth and final FDI frigate from Naval Group, completing fleet plan

Defense News - 10:57 Apr 03, 2026

The first frigate in the class, the Amiral Ronarc’h, was delivered in October, and is currently on a long-term deployment.
Hegseth asks Army’s top general to retire, fires two others as Iran war rages

Defense News - 22:25 Apr 02, 2026

The Pentagon intends to replace him with a leader aligned with Hegseth and President Donald Trump’s vision for the Army, an official told Military Times.

Tags: Army Hegseth
Bipartisan group of senators vow to keep US in NATO despite Trump threats

Defense News - 20:56 Apr 02, 2026

The senators reaffirmed America's commitment to NATO just one day after Trump threatened to abandon the transatlantic alliance.

Tags: NATO Trump
Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense wish list

Defense News - 19:09 Apr 02, 2026

Trump is set to unveil the fiscal 2027 defense budget request on Friday.

Tags: Trump
US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge

Defense News - 18:55 Apr 02, 2026

U.S. defense stocks have declined even as the Iran war drags on.

Tags: Iran
Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances

Defense News - 14:56 Apr 02, 2026

A source on the program told Defense News the new contract is a “bridge” allowing work to continue until the end of June.

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