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‘All in’: Austin defends US focus on Indo-Pacific amid global upheaval

In the last three years, the U.S. has expanded its number of security partners, deepened existing agreements and encouraged them to work closely together.

A lighter, high-tech Abrams tank is taking shape

The new M1E3 Abrams' design is underway as the U.S. Army eyes a rapid fielding schedule.

Space Force eyes advanced tech, new orbits for narrowband SATCOM

The service may launch a "transitional" capability to MEO by 2031 if those satellites can work with existing terminals without needing major modifications.

European Union weighs creation of air defense shield

A Greek-Polish proposal for a bloc-funded program is looking for takers.

France bans Israeli firms from Europe’s biggest defense show

The government in Paris is pointing to Israel’s military actions in Gaza as a reason for the measure.

A lighter, high-tech Abrams tank is taking shape

Sierra Nevada gears up to build US Air Force ‘doomsday’ planes

Cash in hand for armored vehicles, Italy weighs its clout in Europe

Israel examines M61 Vulcan for countering drones

Marcos sets ‘red line’ with Beijing over South China Sea harassment

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Sierra Nevada gears up to build US Air Force ‘doomsday’ planes

To get these 747s ready to direct forces during a nuclear war, Sierra Nevada will add antennas and computers — and radiation-proof the aircraft.

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A lighter, high-tech Abrams tank is taking shape

The new M1E3 Abrams' design is underway as the U.S. Army eyes a rapid fielding schedule.

European Union weighs creation of air defense shield

Israel examines M61 Vulcan for countering drones

Cash in hand for armored vehicles, Italy weighs its clout in Europe

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‘All in’: Austin defends US focus on Indo-Pacific amid global upheaval

In the last three years, the U.S. has expanded its number of security partners, deepened existing agreements and encouraged them to work closely together.

US, Singapore to work together on counter-drone, electronic warfare tech

The agreement includes plans for two "joint challenges" focused on counter-drone tech and electronic warfare.

Austin meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022

The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Palantir wins contract to expand access to Project Maven AI tools

The five-year contract will allow the Defense Department to expand the Maven Smart System's use to thousands of users at five combatant commands.

Money, weapons and secret meetings: What the Pentagon is doing to arm Taiwan

There appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.

Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge

Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.

Coast Guard response to Key Bridge collapse reveals a strained service

The service works over 3.4 million square miles of Exclusive Economic Zones and defends a coastline longer than the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

Newport News yard seeks experienced workforce for nuclear shipbuilding

Industry responding to Navy’s interest in small unmanned systems

Turkey’s navy deploys unmanned surface vessels during Denizkurdu drill

UAE buys patrol vessels from Edge Group, Fincantieri joint venture

Space Force eyes advanced tech, new orbits for narrowband SATCOM

The service may launch a "transitional" capability to MEO by 2031 if those satellites can work with existing terminals without needing major modifications.

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‘All in’: Austin defends US focus on Indo-Pacific amid global upheaval

In the last three years, the U.S. has expanded its number of security partners, deepened existing agreements and encouraged them to work closely together.

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Money, weapons and secret meetings: What the Pentagon is doing to arm Taiwan

There appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.

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In the last three years, the U.S. has expanded its number of security partners, deepened existing agreements and encouraged them to work closely together.

The new M1E3 Abrams' design is underway as the U.S. Army eyes a rapid fielding schedule.

The service may launch a "transitional" capability to MEO by 2031 if those satellites can work with existing terminals without needing major modifications.

A Greek-Polish proposal for a bloc-funded program is looking for takers.

The government in Paris is pointing to Israel’s military actions in Gaza as a reason for the measure.

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The new M1E3 Abrams' design is underway as the U.S. Army eyes a rapid fielding schedule.

In the last three years, the U.S. has expanded its number of security partners, deepened existing agreements and encouraged them to work closely together.

The agreement includes plans for two "joint challenges" focused on counter-drone tech and electronic warfare.

The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

The five-year contract will allow the Defense Department to expand the Maven Smart System's use to thousands of users at five combatant commands.

There appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.

Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.

The service works over 3.4 million square miles of Exclusive Economic Zones and defends a coastline longer than the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

The service may launch a "transitional" capability to MEO by 2031 if those satellites can work with existing terminals without needing major modifications.

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In the last three years, the U.S. has expanded its number of security partners, deepened existing agreements and encouraged them to work closely together.

The new M1E3 Abrams' design is underway as the U.S. Army eyes a rapid fielding schedule.

The service may launch a "transitional" capability to MEO by 2031 if those satellites can work with existing terminals without needing major modifications.

A Greek-Polish proposal for a bloc-funded program is looking for takers.

The government in Paris is pointing to Israel’s military actions in Gaza as a reason for the measure.

Swedish defense officials are wary of Russia's naval moves in the Baltic Sea.

The Philippines' president said that any attack by China that killed a Filipino citizen would be "very, very close" to an act of war.

The agreement includes plans for two "joint challenges" focused on counter-drone tech and electronic warfare.

To get these 747s ready to direct forces during a nuclear war, Sierra Nevada will add antennas and computers — and radiation-proof the aircraft.

The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

The five-year contract will allow the Defense Department to expand the Maven Smart System's use to thousands of users at five combatant commands.

There appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.