All articles tagged with #defense and military
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Defense News
President Trump warned Raytheon to increase weapons production and stop stock buybacks or risk losing government contracts, amid a push for a $1.5 trillion military budget increase to build a 'dream military' in response to rising geopolitical tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Anduril
Anduril's YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has begun flight testing, marking a rapid development from design to flight in just 556 days, with a focus on autonomy, mass production, and collaboration with the U.S. Air Force to enhance air superiority and adapt to evolving threats.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Dispatch
The Pentagon is experiencing significant disarray, with concerns over uncoordinated decisions, leadership departures, and reduced transparency, raising alarms about the stability and effectiveness of US military strategy and civil-military relations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Breaking Defense
The Netherlands has joined the US in developing autonomous drone wingmen through a new partnership, gaining full access to the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, which could lead to over 1,000 drones in the European theater, enhancing interoperability and defense capabilities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to impose strict media restrictions at the Pentagon involves his legal adviser Tim Parlatore, whose dual military and civilian roles have raised concerns about conflicts of interest and influence, amid broader debates over the restrictions' impact on press freedom and transparency.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Trump administration is considering a plan to establish a rapid-response military 'reaction force' of 600 National Guard troops to be deployed quickly into U.S. cities facing protests or unrest, raising legal, logistical, and societal concerns about the use of military force domestically.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by RealClearDefense
The US Navy faces a critical decline in size and readiness by 2027, while China rapidly expands its naval capabilities, threatening regional stability. To restore deterrence, the US must accelerate naval shipbuilding, invest in unmanned vessels, and revitalize its industrial base, including commercial maritime industries, to ensure rapid wartime mobilization and counter China's growing naval power.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
The Trump administration is seeking alternatives to SpaceX for building the Golden Dome missile defense system, exploring partnerships with Amazon's Project Kuiper and other defense contractors due to strained relations with Musk, aiming to diversify and strengthen the satellite-based defense network amid political and technical challenges.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Defense News
NATO's European commander urges rapid industrial mobilization to deliver military capabilities swiftly, emphasizing the need for a seamless industrial base, increased defense spending, and technological advancements to counter threats and enhance alliance readiness.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
The US has only 25% of the Patriot missile interceptors needed for its military plans due to recent high usage, leading to a halt in transfers to Ukraine, though this decision was partially reversed by Trump amid ongoing tensions and military needs.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Breaking Defense
At the Paris Air Show, General Atomics announced a partnership with Saab to equip the MQ-9B Reaper with Saab's AEW sensors for early warning capabilities, aiming for deployment by 2026, and unveiled a new air-launched effect called Pele, a small, autonomous UAS designed for deployment from larger aircraft or ground launch, with a range of operational uses including missile defense and drone swarm countermeasures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by EurAsian Times
European nations, in response to the ongoing conflict with Russia, have decided to manufacture their own Patriot air defense missiles under a new NATO contract. This move aims to bolster the European Sky Shield program and replenish stockpiles depleted by aid to Ukraine. A €5.1 billion deal has been struck for up to 1,000 Guidance Enhanced Missiles-T (GEM-T), with production facilities to be established in Germany. The initiative, led by Germany and excluding Poland, involves 17 European countries and strengthens NATO's integrated air and missile defense capabilities. The Patriot system has proven effective against Russian missiles in Ukraine, but there are concerns about depleting supplies due to Russia's strategy of attrition.