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Pentagon decisions, Air Force programs, Navy safety reports and the diplomacy around them: the News section tracks US defense news and its consequences for allies in Europe and beyond.
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Recent coverage includes a Space Force special operations plan questioned by Congress, a Tech Force initiative to hire thousands for two-year federal jobs, a Navy report on V-22 Osprey safety risks, and a new presidential jet arriving early. Paul Scharre’s views on the global AI arms race are also discussed.
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“We Can Strike Anywhere In Minutes”: US Deploys Second Dark Eagle Hypersonic Battery That Travels Faster Than Sound While Enemies Cannot Intercept These Unstoppable Weapons
The Dark Eagle missile system enhances U.S. military capabilities with its rapid and precise strike ability. Each battery consists of mobile launchers, providing strategic flexibility…
“They’ll Be Legitimate Targets”: Putin Warns 26 Countries Supporting Ukraine That Western Forces Will Face Russian Military Strikes
26 countries, mainly in Europe, have committed to supporting Ukraine militarily to enhance its defense against Russian threats. The coalition aims to provide security guarantees…
“Aircraft Carrier Killers Ready”: China Unveils Upgraded Hypersonic Missiles That Can Strike US Bases Within Minutes During Victory Parade
China plans to showcase upgraded hypersonic missiles, the YJ-21 and DF-17, during its Victory Day parade. The air-launched YJ-21, known as an “aircraft carrier killer,”…
“The New Doomsday Plane”: US Air Force Tests $13 Billion E-4C Aircraft That Can Launch Nuclear Strikes From The Sky
The U.S. Air Force is testing the new E-4C as a replacement for the aging E-4B fleet. Built on the Boeing 747-8, the E-4C offers…
“Satellite Spies Catch China Building Mystery Warship”: Unknown Vessel With Aircraft Control Tower And Landing Strip Appears In Guangzhou Port After Record-Breaking Construction Timeline
Satellite images revealed a mysterious ship in Guangzhou, igniting global curiosity and analysis. The vessel’s design features, including an aircraft control tower, suggest advanced military…
“UK Must Choose Between Jobs And Victory”: Britain Faces Pivotal Fighter Jet Decision As Eurofighter Supports 26,000 Jobs While F-35 Offers Superior Combat Technology
The UK faces a pivotal choice between the Eurofighter Typhoon and the F-35, impacting its military and industrial future. Opting for the Eurofighter supports local…
“We’re Putting Weapons In Space And Breaking Every Rule”: Trump Administration Shatters Decades-Old Military Taboo With Orbital Missile Defense System Against Hypersonic Threats
The Trump administration proposes a space-based missile defense system to counter advanced threats. The plan includes deploying a network of satellites for real-time tracking of…
“China’s Death Star Weapon Targets Satellites 1,100 Miles Away”: Revolutionary Microwave Beam System Destroys Space Assets Without Debris While Remaining Completely Undetectable
China tests a new high-powered microwave weapon that can target satellites over 1,100 miles away. The weapon uses synchronized microwave beams to create a single,…
“Laser Destroys Drones At Speed Of Light”: U.S. Navy’s HELIOS Weapon System Neutralizes Aerial Threats For Fraction Of Traditional Missile Costs During Successful Combat Tests
The U.S. Navy’s HELIOS laser weapon system represents a shift towards directed-energy defense technology. Conducted aboard the USS Preble, successful tests highlight the system’s ability…
“Germany Plans To Double Defense Budget”: Chancellor Candidate Friedrich Merz Proposes $107 Billion Military Spending Increase As Europe Loses Faith In U.S. Security Commitments
Germany plans to double its defense budget in response to concerns over U.S. security commitments. Proposed reforms will allow military spending above 1% of GDP…
“This Is The Invisible Battlefield Of The Future”: DARPA Unveils Massive Digital RF Emulator That Simulates Electromagnetic Warfare With Unprecedented Precision
DARPA unveils the Digital RF Battlespace Emulator, a groundbreaking tool for modernizing electromagnetic warfare training. DRBE enables high-fidelity simulation of complex radio frequency scenarios for…
“We’re Building An Underwater Minefield That Thinks For Itself”: Chinese Scientists Create AI-Powered Submarine Traps Around Contested Paracel Islands
Chinese scientists plan to deploy AI-powered mines around the Paracel Islands to create a strategic submarine trap. The islands, located in the South China Sea,…