Daily News Roundup

February 11, 2025

German rocket artillery pick tests the waters on US arms dependence

German officials want more interchangeable launcher-missile combinations, which could cut into Lockheed Martin's hold on the market. Read More

Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria’s coast, its broadcast recorded

The incident provides an unusual peek inside Russia’s fleet of spy ships that NATO nations are watching closely due to concerns of underwater sabotage. Read More

‘Burn it down’: Experts urge ditching sluggish Pentagon arms process

A new Hudson Institute report argues JCIDS has failed to produce promised results and is beyond salvaging. Read More

NATO laggard Belgium vows defense boost with more F-35s, third frigate

“This will put an end to what I can safely call a ‘period of national disgrace,’" said Belgium's new defense minister, Theo Francken. Read More

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Deterring China, slashing waste top Pentagon priorities, Hegseth says

"Certainly, we want to send the signals to China that the [Indo-Pacific] area will be and continues to be contested.” Read More

L3Harris unveils Amorphous autonomy software to manage drone swarms

To date, the company has demonstrated the ability to connect multiple systems, but it envisions Amorphous eventually managing thousands of payloads. Read More

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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America." Read More

US officials bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine

Top Trump administration officials will meet with European officials this week about how to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. officials said. Read More

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Pentagon acquisition office orders review of Space Development Agency

The review is meant to ensure that SDA is on a path to deliver a proliferated satellite constellation that meets Defense Department requirements. Read More

Change comes to the VA as new Secretary takes the helm

Former congressman Doug Collins is confirmed as new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and pledges reviews of Biden policies and advancement in VA care. Read More

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