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Pentagon unveils new plan to energize America’s defense sector

Defense News - 17:02 Oct 29, 2024

The document, which had been delayed for months, will help organize the Pentagon's spending on its industrial base.
US Space Force moves to make its systems battle-ready by 2026

Defense News - 15:33 Oct 29, 2024

The service has set a goal to ensure that four high-priority, classified systems are fully integrated into its C2 architecture.
Croatia to buy 50 German Leopard tanks under Ukraine discount

Defense News - 13:06 Oct 29, 2024

The tanks are to be purchased under a reduced price to compensate the Croatian Army for its planned transfer of used equipment to Ukraine.

Tags: Ukraine
Air Force open to greater B-21 stealth bomber role in strategy revamp

Defense News - 20:30 Oct 28, 2024

The B-21 Raider has so far avoided ballooning costs, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
Financing becomes a hurdle in Argentina’s quest for new submarines

Defense News - 17:24 Oct 28, 2024

A letter of intent for a purchase from Naval Group is in the works, but the country's bad credit history is holding up a financing arrangement.
US Space Force sees surge in foreign military sales demand

Defense News - 15:01 Oct 28, 2024

Space Systems Command’s FMS division saw a 500% increase in requests between 2023 and 2024.
Israel says it will field Iron Beam air-defense lasers in a year

Defense News - 12:43 Oct 28, 2024

A contract with manufacturers Rafael and Elbit will accelerate the laser-defense system, which is meant to relieve pressure from traditional interceptors.
Czech Republic picks Embraer C-390 cargo planes for its air force

Defense News - 11:54 Oct 28, 2024

Prague secured participation of local companies in the deal with the Brazilian vendor to the tune of $80 million, officials said.
Israel launches military strikes against Iran

Defense News - 00:11 Oct 26, 2024

Israeli military officials said the attacks were in retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel.

Tags: Israel
US needs more AI investment, not just guardrails, defense experts say

Defense News - 18:00 Oct 25, 2024

Defense and industry officials said the White House's AI policy memo should be accompanied by greater investment in enabling infrastructure.
Getting more out of US-Australian defense cooperation

Defense News - 13:58 Oct 25, 2024

Canberra and Washington tend to view challenges in the Indo-Pacific through different ends of a strategic telescope.
Polish president rules out sending brand new weapons to Ukraine

Defense News - 12:48 Oct 25, 2024

Duda was asked during a visit to South Korea whether Warsaw would give Ukraine some of its newer weapons made in the Asian country.

Tags: Ukraine
France, Germany to hammer out next steps for delay-prone FCAS warplane

Defense News - 11:22 Oct 25, 2024

A top French acquisition official stresses the aircraft's envisioned role in nuclear deterrence.
Navy to name submarine after the city of Atlanta

Defense News - 21:34 Oct 24, 2024

Hotlanta, aka A-Town, aka The Big Peach, aka ATL, has had several Navy vessels named in its honor over the years.

Tags: Navy
Northrop expects next B-21 contract by year’s end

Defense News - 17:22 Oct 24, 2024

The Air Force is rethinking its approach to air dominance, which Northrop Grumman thinks could show whether more B-21s are in the cards.
China leading ‘rapid expansion’ of nuclear arsenal, Pentagon says

Defense News - 16:59 Oct 24, 2024

China has already reached 500 such weapons and will have more than 1,000 by 2030, defense officials said.

Tags: China
Space Development Agency builds vendor pool for future demo missions

Defense News - 16:03 Oct 24, 2024

Through the effort, dubbed HALO, the agency will run rapid on-orbit demonstrations aimed at reducing risk for future operational missions.
Boeing machinists reject labor contract, extending strike

Defense News - 15:01 Oct 24, 2024

The labor standoff comes during an already challenging year for Boeing, which became the focus of multiple federal investigations earlier this year.

Tags: Boeing
Dutch military faces a tough mission: finding space to prepare for war

Defense News - 13:11 Oct 24, 2024

It's hard to replicate large-scale ground combat in a densely populated country that takes 10 minutes to cross by super-cruising jet.
Engine maker Renk opens shop in Italy ahead of armor spending frenzy

Defense News - 08:22 Oct 24, 2024

The move to Italian tank hub La Spezia will put Renk in “a strategically important region,” close to “Italian customers and partners,” said the firm.

Tags: Renk