Defense
Pentagon continues to ‘struggle’ with key weapons development timelines: GAO
The Pentagon continues to struggle with key weapons development timelines, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The watchdog's annual weapons …
Australia announces defense industry policy and acquisitions reforms
Australia has announced a series of reforms to its defense industry policy and acquisitions. Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that the reforms are intended to build a more ag…
Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquishes command of US Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army General Christopher Donahue has stepped down from his role as the commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, officially relinquishing command on Thursday. The transition m…
Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
Defense tech startups are repurposing parts from the automotive and fracking industries, such as chips and pipes, to speed up weapons production. This strategy aims to deliver weap…
Russia bombards Kyiv in one of war’s biggest strikes, at least 21 people killed
Russia launched one of its largest aerial bombardments of the war against Kyiv, killing at least 21 people. Multiple explosions shook the capital's center throughout the night, sen…
US Navy seeks to boost production of new anti-radar missile
The U.S. Navy is seeking to boost production of its new anti-radar missile, the Advanced Emission Suppression Missile. Naval Air Systems Command is asking industry if it can supply…
Why the Pentagon is in a hurry to spend $152 billion
The Pentagon is in a hurry to spend $152 billion, having already issued guidance to its program offices on how to allocate the funds before a looming deadline. The urgency undersco…
Iran was the most successful failure in US airpower history
An analysis argues that Iran represents the most successful failure in U.S. airpower history. The U.S. entered the conflict with a detailed plan for a war of destruction but lacked…
European tank-maker KNDS postpones IPO due to ‘market volatility’
European tank manufacturer KNDS has postponed its initial public offering (IPO) due to market volatility. The company and its shareholders stated they will continue to monitor capi…
Space firm Vantor expands portfolio as it tracks ‘geopolitical shift in the marketplace’: CEO
Space firm Vantor is expanding its portfolio in response to a geopolitical shift in the marketplace, according to CEO Dan Smoot. The company's growing international business is now…
EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has created a new autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts, according to an internal memo. The new role covers ground vehicles, small air …
Go big or go home: Washington’s assistance to the Lebanese army
An analysis by Bilal Saab suggests that Washington is stuck on the fence regarding its assistance to the Lebanese army, unsure whether to abandon or commit to the force. The author…