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Back to war: Wounded Ukrainians return to battle after amputation

Defense News - 15:44 Feb 24, 2025

Many brigades have at least one amputee soldier still on active duty — men who returned to combat despite the grim outlook for their country.
Foreign leaders visit Ukraine to show support on war’s 3rd anniversary

Defense News - 11:35 Feb 24, 2025

Uncertainty is deepening about the Trump administration’s commitment to helping Ukraine fend off Russia’s invasion.

Tags: Ukraine
Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman, Navy head in DOD leadership purge

Defense News - 02:14 Feb 22, 2025

Trump plans to nominate retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as the nation’s next chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

Tags: Joint Chiefs Trump
Army tries out next-gen hybrid tactical vehicle prototype in Germany

Defense News - 19:22 Jan 22, 2025

Will a hybrid electric vehicle work as a Humvee replacement? The Army is putting a prototype to the test in Europe.
China commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US

Defense News - 18:30 Jan 22, 2025

The ship has a displacement of approximately 5,000 tons and includes stealth technology, combat command systems and firepower integration.
F-15Es with new electronic-warfare system make their debut in the UK

Defense News - 16:52 Jan 22, 2025

The system allows F-15 fighters to detect and jam threats through geolocation and radar warning, helping them survive in dangerous environments.
Ukraine to hand combat units $60 million monthly for new drones

Defense News - 13:51 Jan 22, 2025

Ukraine has been a crucible for drone innovation as it fights off Russia’s invasion.

Tags: Ukraine
Western defense companies size up Vietnam’s military market

Defense News - 13:01 Jan 22, 2025

American and European contractors were out in full force for the country's biennial defense expo in Hanoi in December 2024.
Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term

Defense News - 20:30 Jan 21, 2025

The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation.
India gets an observer seat in the Eurodrone program

Defense News - 16:02 Jan 21, 2025

India joins Japan as observer on the project launched by Italy, France, Germany and Spain.

Tags: India
In Japan, a more muted cheering for the British-led GCAP warplane

Defense News - 12:44 Jan 21, 2025

By contrast, there is “GCAP silence” in Japan, says one local observer of business ties between Japan and the West.

Tags: Japan
‘Wake up’ about defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office

Defense News - 09:05 Jan 21, 2025

France and Europe need to adapt to evolving threats and changing interests, Macron said.

Tags: Europe Macron
Amid Houthi threats, a mysterious airstrip appears on Yemeni island

Defense News - 21:00 Jan 17, 2025

The runway is likely built by the United Arab Emirates, which has long been suspected of expanding its military presence in the region.
How Trump’s Air Force pick could elevate space priorities

Defense News - 20:45 Jan 17, 2025

Troy Meink's specialization in space could upend the priorities of a service typically dominated by Air Force interests.

Tags: Air Force
Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse

Defense News - 19:36 Jan 17, 2025

An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.

Tags: Ikea
Sweden unveils drone swarm to be paired with ground troops

Defense News - 16:03 Jan 17, 2025

In a demonstration video, a formation of 10 quadcopters is seen taking off and relaying video footage from above snowy forests to ground operators.
France slams ‘unacceptable’ Russian targeting of Baltic patrol flight

Defense News - 14:49 Jan 17, 2025

A French Atlantique 2 aircraft patrolling international airspace over the Baltic was targeted by the fire-control system of a Russian S-400 launcher.

Tags: Baltic
Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine

Defense News - 14:24 Jan 17, 2025

Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer.
T-7 trainer production delayed again as Air Force, Boeing adjust plan

Defense News - 22:38 Jan 16, 2025

The T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.
Army to competitively develop Next-Gen Command-and-Control prototype

Defense News - 21:26 Jan 16, 2025

The Army plans to begin competitive prototyping of a next-generation battlefield command-and-control system this spring.