Russia ‘should know better’ than to put an anti-satellite nuke in space, Space Command chief says
"The world can’t and shouldn't accept that somebody would place a nuclear weapon in orbit," Gen. Stephen Whiting said.
Ukraine lessons in many domains: What US military intel officials are learning
"But you know who the best innovators are? The people who have to innovate or they're going to die the next day," a US Army official said.
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Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km
The goal of such weaponization is to tie warfighter needs to the RDT&E cycle.
Pentagon’s CJADC2 dreams ‘very aspirational’ right now, Marine Corps general says
"I think we have to be very honest about the trajectory and how long its going to take to get there and the level of investment, because it's going to cost quite a bit," said Deputy Director for Combat Support Brig. Gen. William Wilburn, Jr.
US special ops official lays out ‘strategic’ reason for Israel to better protect civilians
Chris Maier, assistant secretary of defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, said how the Israeli military operates "has concerned us at times."
Special operations forces ‘big fan’ of Replicator, especially for Pacific missions
Chris Maier, assistant secretary of defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, said that as "students of the Ukriane conflict," that fight has underscored that "mass matters."
Iran shows off drones at Russian defense expo
Russian media said that 83 nations have sent delegations to the show, but only three nations besides Russia and Iran are displaying military tech: Belarus, India and China.
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5th Fleet chief: Houthis support ‘diversifying’ beyond Iran, US Navy playing ‘shock absorber’
Vice Admiral George M. Wikoff suggested that in addition to murkier supply lines, the Houthis have developed their own offensive capabilities to the point where "there's discussion that they could [be] becoming exporters of technology."
US, Australia to expand basing cooperation, finalize PrSM and GMLRS missile production plans
"We have seen today groundbreaking discussions in respect of a much greater collaboration between our defense industry bases, particular in respect of the manufacture of guided weapons in Australia," Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said.
Spanish army orders half a million 155mm ammo charges from Rheinmetall
The "framework agreement" is the latest in a recent series of ammo-related international moves by the German defense giant.
National Defense Commission: Pentagon has ‘insufficient’ forces ‘inadequate’ to face China, Russia
Boldest among the report's recommendations is a proposal for what it calls a new "Multiple Theater Force Construct" to fix the current, "out-of-date" version.
The Army’s Digital Transformation
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.
Biden nominates new Guard, TRANSCOM, SOUTHCOM leadership, among others
The president has tapped Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, a former F-16 pilot and current head of the Continental US NORAD region, to lead the National Guard Bureau, replacing Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson.
Rheinmetall, unbowed by reported Russian plot, announces order for ammo factory in Ukraine
“We are putting our words into action and together with our partner we will create a Ukrainian competence centre for ammunition," said Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, who was purportedly targeted for assassination.
US approves $2.8 billion in logistics, sustainment for Saudi Arabia
The potential deal includes support for US-made aircraft like C-130 transport planes, E-3 surveillance aircraft and Bell helicopters.
Pentagon inspector general to put the microscope on hypersonic defenses, CJADC2 ‘strategy’
The DoD IG announced the reviews amid a flurry of other new review projects, including one covering US Cyber Command's relationship with the NSA and how well the Pentagon would maintain C2 in the event of a nuclear attack.