Russian advance on Kharkiv has ‘slowed a bit,’ US defense chief says The U.S. defense secretary cited firmer Ukrainian defenses and a policy shift on firing American weapons into Russia as reasons.28 minutes ago
The question behind Zelenskyy’s visit: Are Europe and Asia converging?The Ukrainian president made a surprise stop at Asia's top defense summit as many are exploring how connected the two regions' interests are.21 hours ago
Pentagon‘All in’: Austin defends US focus on Indo-Pacific amid global upheavalIn the last three years, the U.S. has expanded its number of security partners, deepened existing agreements and encouraged them to work closely together.
US, Singapore to work together on counter-drone, electronic warfare techThe agreement includes plans for two "joint challenges" focused on counter-drone tech and electronic warfare.3 days ago
Austin meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022The two discussed a range of security issues, including China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.3 days ago
Palantir wins contract to expand access to Project Maven AI toolsThe five-year contract will allow the Defense Department to expand the Maven Smart System's use to thousands of users at five combatant commands.4 days ago
Money, weapons and secret meetings: What the Pentagon is doing to arm TaiwanThere appears to be an urgency both to harden Taiwan’s defenses and to prove that the Pentagon can quickly act when given the chance.4 days ago
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surgeSen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.5 days ago
DIU sees new portfolio deepening ties between labs, commercial firmsThe head of the new emerging tech portfolio said the goal is bring "DIU flavor" to the S&T community.10 days ago
Pentagon unveils new Ukraine weapons package amid Russian offensiveThe $275 million aid package includes artillery, anti-tank weapons, mines and other munitions.10 days ago
Replicator drones already being delivered, Pentagon saysThe program meant to counter China by helping the Pentagon quickly buy thousands of drones. It's nearing the halfway point of an August 2025 deadline.11 days ago
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raiseIn addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.11 days ago
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.11 days ago
US, Gulf states meet for first security forum since war in GazaThe group will discuss better coordination on security in a time when the region is facing multiple crises.12 days ago
Pentagon asks Congress for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance InitiativeThe program, modeled after a similar initiative for Ukraine, includes a $500 million funding request to arm Taiwan and other regional partners.13 days ago
Aurora moves into next design phase for DARPA vertical takeoff X-planeBell Textron, Northrop Grumman and Piasecki Aircraft Corp. have also worked on ideas for DARPA's vertical lift SPRINT aircraft.13 days ago
‘They’ve grown back’: How Russia surprised the West and rebuilt its forceIf the Kremlin keeps rebuilding its military faster than expected, it could present a longer-term and perhaps costlier problem for NATO.13 days ago
PAC-3 MSE launched from virtual Aegis ship hits cruise missile targetThe latest variant of Lockheed's Patriot missile intercepted a cruise missile target in a test from a virtual Aegis Weapon System for the first time.14 days ago
US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadlineThe future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.2 weeks ago