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Why Congress needs to back supplemental funding for the Navy’s future fleet

Why Congress needs to back supplemental funding for the Navy’s future fleet
Why Congress needs to back supplemental funding for the Navy’s future fleet

“The president and Congress must go beyond one-off supplemental measures” to support Naval shipbuilding, writes Mackenzie Eaglen of the American Enterprise Institute.

Discover what industry experts are saying about military satellites today

Discover what industry experts are saying about military satellites today
Discover what industry experts are saying about military satellites today

Check out our latest eBook collection to learn how US Space Force aims to expand.

With Middle East ‘deterrence’ in mind, US 5th Fleet conducts first unmanned live fire test

With Middle East ‘deterrence’ in mind, US 5th Fleet conducts first unmanned live fire test
With Middle East ‘deterrence’ in mind, US 5th Fleet conducts first unmanned live fire test

“During Digital Talon, we took a significant step forward and advanced our capability to the ‘next level’ beyond just maritime domain awareness…,” said NAVCENT Commander Vice Adm. Brad Cooper.

Israel uses F-35I to shoot down cruise missile, a first for Joint Strike Fighter

Israel uses F-35I to shoot down cruise missile, a first for Joint Strike Fighter
Israel uses F-35I to shoot down cruise missile, a first for Joint Strike Fighter

While this is the first known use of an F-35 to take down an incoming missile, the concept, at least on paper, is not new.

DoD releases new AI adoption strategy building on industry advancements

DoD releases new AI adoption strategy building on industry advancements
DoD releases new AI adoption strategy building on industry advancements

“Meanwhile, as commercial tech companies and others continue to push forward the frontiers of AI, we’re making sure we stay at the cutting edge with foresight, responsibility and a deep understanding of the broader implications for our nation,” Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said.

Senate confirms Navy, Air Force chiefs, Marine Corps assistant commandant

Senate confirms Navy, Air Force chiefs, Marine Corps assistant commandant
Senate confirms Navy, Air Force chiefs, Marine Corps assistant commandant

Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Air Force Gen. David Allvin have been confirmed as the respective top officers of the Navy and Air Force. Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney was also promoted to general and confirmed as the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.

Army’s JLTV and ISV could soon be equipped with armor busting missile

Army’s JLTV and ISV could soon be equipped with armor busting missile
Army’s JLTV and ISV could soon be equipped with armor busting missile

The service is looking for a “readily available” weapon for its smaller, lighter vehicles, that can hit targets at least 25 kilometers away.

As tensions rise over Israel’s fight in Gaza, why a UAE official says Abraham Accords will endure

As tensions rise over Israel’s fight in Gaza, why a UAE official says Abraham Accords will endure
As tensions rise over Israel’s fight in Gaza, why a UAE official says Abraham Accords will endure

As anger in the Arab world grows, analysts said Abu Dhabi is looking further into the future and at the economic and defense benefits of the 2020 deal.

New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021

New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021
New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021

Beijing and Washington have been in a tug of war over political influence for the 14 Pacific Island nations.

Getting to MARS: Defense Intelligence Agency AI-assisted database to begin ops in spring

Getting to MARS: Defense Intelligence Agency AI-assisted database to begin ops in spring
Getting to MARS: Defense Intelligence Agency AI-assisted database to begin ops in spring

MARS is replacing the 1980s-era database, called the Military Intelligence Integrated Database, used by DIA for its primary mission of providing foundational military intelligence to warfighters and national security decision-makers.

Start prioritizing Ukraine’s defense industrial base now to for Kyiv’s long-term security

Start prioritizing Ukraine’s defense industrial base now to for Kyiv’s long-term security
Start prioritizing Ukraine’s defense industrial base now to for Kyiv’s long-term security

CSPC’s Joshua Huminski argues in this op-ed that with the war still raging, it’s not too early to push Western investment in Ukraine’s defense industrial base.

US and Switzerland sign Patriot Advanced Capability 3 missile contract

US and Switzerland sign Patriot Advanced Capability 3 missile contract
US and Switzerland sign Patriot Advanced Capability 3 missile contract

“The procurement of a second type of guided missile [PAC-3] for the Patriot system expands the capabilities of longer-range ground-based air defense and increases the endurance of the Swiss Army” said Switzerland’s federal department of defense, civil protection and sport in a translated statement.

Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus

Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus
Army gets its hands on new high-power microwave prototype from Epirus

“The IFPC-HPM platoon will undergo capabilities and limitations testing by the Army to develop tactics, techniques and procedures for how the capability will be used in theater as part of a layered defense posture for the counter-UAS mission,” an Epirus spokesman told Breaking Defense.

Anti-tank weapons, new materials:  MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities

Anti-tank weapons, new materials:  MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities
Anti-tank weapons, new materials: MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities

MBDA is considering a new hypersonic anti-tank weapon, officials told Breaking Defense during a recent tour of the weapons firm’s German facilities.