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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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“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,…
“Our Ships Can Now See Everything Coming”: Raytheon Unveils Revolutionary SPY-6 Radar That Tracks Hypersonic Missiles And Multiple Threats Simultaneously Across 60 Navy Vessels
Raytheon successfully tested its advanced AN/SPY-6(V)4 radar in collaboration with the U.S. Navy. This radar system enhances detection and tracking capabilities, offering a boost to…
“Tank Crews Can Now See Through Armor With Their Eyes”: China Unveils Revolutionary AR Headsets That Control Weapons Through Simple Gaze Direction
China introduces augmented reality headsets to enhance visibility and data integration for armored vehicle crews. The new system allows gunners to control weapons by gaze,…
“We Can Strike The Continental United States Now”: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Unveils Advanced Hwasong-20 Missile Before Summit With China And Russia
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un unveils the Hwasong-20, a new missile enhancing strategic strike capabilities. The missile features an advanced solid-fuel engine, enabling quicker deployment…
“Air Force Builds New Nuclear Silos”: Pentagon Replaces 1970s Minuteman III Sites While LGM-35A Sentinel Missiles Need Private Land Tomorrow
The Air Force plans to build new silos for the LGM-35A Sentinel to replace the aging Minuteman III. Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara emphasizes that new…
“China’s UFO Drone Looks Like Gimbal”: Elliptical VTOL Aircraft Doubles Lift Efficiency While That Ring-Wing Design Flies at Zhengzhou University
Researchers in China have tested a VTOL drone with a design reminiscent of the “Gimbal” UFO. The drone features an elliptical wing design that combines…