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New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually

Defense News - 18:14 Mar 03, 2025

The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
Norway receives three new F-35s, as Europeans rethink arms production

Defense News - 17:23 Mar 03, 2025

While Europe and Washington drift apart politically, American weapons ordered years ago keep flowing.
Denmark picks Nammo to restart ammo production at shuttered plant

Defense News - 15:29 Mar 03, 2025

Denmark plans to rapidly build up its stock of mortar and artillery shells even before production can start at Elling.

Tags: Denmark
UK orders $2 billion worth of air-defense missiles for Ukraine

Defense News - 12:32 Mar 03, 2025

The missiles will be produced at Thales in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where the order will create 200 jobs and support 700 existing ones.
Trump associate floats idea of transatlantic warplane program

Defense News - 11:01 Mar 03, 2025

In an interview with Defense News, Paolo Zampolli said he had been discussing the idea of the U.S. entering the tri-nation Global Combat Air Programme.
The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep

Defense News - 14:00 Mar 01, 2025

A tiny island on Japan’s western frontier is now the front line in a potential clash over Taiwan.

Tags: Taiwan
Trump berates Ukrainian president, says he’s ‘not ready for peace’

Defense News - 19:16 Feb 28, 2025

The U.S. president appeared to pull all support for Ukraine in its fight with Russia after an argumentative meeting in the Oval Office on Friday.
No injuries reported in Virginia Army ammunition plant explosion

Defense News - 18:58 Feb 28, 2025

An explosion occurred early Friday in the ammunition production area of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, officials said.
Poland leases eight Apache gunships as warmup ahead of major delivery

Defense News - 12:04 Feb 28, 2025

"We are spending $300 million on this, so that our pilots, ground crews can get familiar with this gear," said Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak.
Austria sticks to Euro Sky Shield under moderate coalition government

Defense News - 11:06 Feb 28, 2025

Previously it had appeared as though Austria would exit the German-founded Sky Shield air defense project under a far-right government.

Tags: Austria
Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war

Defense News - 00:00 Feb 28, 2025

In a White House visit, Starmer made the case to Trump to remain cautious as he goes about ending the biggest conflict in Europe since WWII.

Tags: Starmer Trump
Former Pentagon chiefs call for hearings on military leaders’ firings

Defense News - 23:30 Feb 27, 2025

Five former defense chiefs are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on Trump's firings of the Joint Chiefs chairman and other senior leaders.
SDA should re-evaluate launch plans as key tech lags, watchdog says

Defense News - 19:11 Feb 27, 2025

A watchdog argued the Space Development Agency's focus on rapid development is creating blind spots when it comes to validating key capabilities.
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to aid Russia, Seoul says

Defense News - 13:25 Feb 27, 2025

Observers say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could send more troops to Russia to win further Russian assistance before the war ends.

Tags: Russia
NATO trials naval drones in Baltic Sea demo

Defense News - 13:05 Feb 27, 2025

The alliance wants to ensure that it can monitor ship traffic near sea floor cables and other maritime infrastructure.
General: 8% cuts ‘painful,’ but could bring fresh funds for Air Force

Defense News - 22:49 Feb 26, 2025

“There’s not many places that we can go for” such cuts, Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel said, with the Air Force smaller and older than it's ever been.

Tags: Air Force
Army will field its long-range hypersonic weapon by end of fiscal year

Defense News - 20:10 Feb 26, 2025

The U.S. is in a race to field the capability and develop systems to defend against hypersonic missiles, which China and Russia are developing and testing.
Vendors flock to the United Arab Emirates to sell naval drones

Defense News - 12:20 Feb 26, 2025

The emphasis on uncrewed maritime systems serves to plug manpower shortages and capability gaps.
Trump’s Pentagon deputy pick faces scrutiny over budget, staffing cuts

Defense News - 19:41 Feb 25, 2025

Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire investor, sought to reassure Democratic senators that the Pentagon wouldn't sacrifice its fitness amid massive cuts.

Tags: Pentagon
Iron Dome for America gets a golden makeover

Defense News - 18:53 Feb 25, 2025

President Trump's new missile defense shield effort is now dubbed "Golden Dome."

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