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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.
With hundreds of articles, this is the busiest part of the site. Readers can follow a single thread, such as military aviation, Syria or the Ukraine peace talks, or scan the latest headlines for a daily briefing on security. Each story links policy decisions to their practical effects.
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“They screamed as beams sliced air”: military confirms first-ever combat use of high-energy laser weapons in shocking battlefield debut
The use of high-energy laser weapons in combat marks a historic shift in military technology. Lasers have evolved from rangefinders to powerful weapons capable of…
Vertical Aerospace pilots “watched towers blur past” during record-breaking first airport-to-airport eVTOL flight, shaking up global air travel future
Vertical Aerospace‘s VX-4 achieved a historic airport-to-airport flight, marking a milestone in urban air mobility. The VX-4 is a hybrid-electric air taxi designed for both…
Marines Say “Silent power wins battles” as Hydrogen Fuel Cells Replace Bulky Generators in Push for Lighter, Smarter Combat Gear
The U.S. Marine Corps is adopting hydrogen fuel cells to replace heavy batteries and generators in the field. The Hydrogen Small Unit Power (H-SUP) system…
NASA Documents Claim “Pilots weren’t imagining this” as Newly Released Reports Describe Multiple UFO Sightings in U.S. Skies
A pilot and passenger observed a fast-moving, unidentified aerial object over New York’s Catskill Mountains, raising safety concerns. NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System collects confidential…
“We just cut Russia out”: Vulcan Rocket Launch Ends US Reliance on Foreign Engines and Deploys GPS Jam-Proof Satellite
The United States Space Force launches the Vulcan rocket to enhance national security and reduce foreign reliance. The Vulcan rocket’s domestically made engines signify a…
US Shipments “may already be bugged” as Hidden Trackers in Dell and Super Micro Servers Target China-Bound AI Chips
The U.S. has placed secret location trackers in AI chip shipments to monitor potential illegal diversions. Trackers are reportedly hidden in server shipments from manufacturers…
“They’ll never see it coming”: Germany Bets $9 Billion on Skyranger 30 to Crush Drone Threats Before They Cross the Border
Germany invests $9 billion in the Skyranger 30 to enhance air defense capabilities. The Skyranger 30 can detect aerial threats up to 25 miles away,…
“It blew the enemy from the sky”: US Army Drone Scores First Mid-Air Kill With Claymore in Historic Combat Test
The US Army’s SkyRaider drone achieved its first mid-air kill using a Claymore mine. This advancement highlights the evolving landscape of drone warfare and military…
“They’re training to kill ours”: US Unveils Chinese Missile Replica to Prepare Pilots for Showdown Over Pacific Skies
The U.S. Air Force introduces a replica of China’s HQ-22 missile system, developed by Torch Technologies, to enhance training. The decoy mimics the radar and…
“Missiles are already moving east”: Russia’s Secret Arsenal Pushes Europe to Brink as New Nuclear Race Explodes
Russia developed intermediate-range nuclear missiles during a deployment moratorium, intensifying global tensions. The end of the INF Treaty has increased the risk of a new…
“Red Hull Cuts Through Arctic Silence”: Unprecedented Chinese Icebreaker Near Alaska Triggers Intense U.S. Surveillance
China’s deployment of five icebreakers in the Arctic challenges U.S. capabilities and highlights geopolitical tensions. The U.S. currently operates only two Arctic-ready icebreakers, creating a…
“Death From Above Draws a Grin”: B-2 Stealth Bomber Leaves Smiley Face of Craters After Running Out of Targets
A B-2 bomber created a smiley face of craters during a test, showcasing its precision strike capability. The test involved dropping 80 JDAMs in 22…