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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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“Inflatable Warships Are Here”: Britain Unveils Futuristic Naval Decoy Fleet in Bold Move to Expand Military Dominance
The UK government is introducing a fleet of stealth inflatable warships to modernize the Royal Navy and increase its fleet size. The new Inflatable Maritime…
“Britain’s New Tank Surpasses Russia’s”: Cutting-Edge Combat Machine Poised to Dominate Future Battlefields Across Europe
The Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank is a transformative upgrade over its predecessor, designed to rival Russia’s T-14 Armata. Equipped with a digitalized turret and…
“PhantomStrike Takes Flight”: Raytheon’s Next-Gen Radar Just Completed a Major Test That Could Reshape Aerial Warfare
The PhantomStrike radar is a lightweight, versatile system designed for use on various aircraft, including uncrewed and light-attack platforms. It features a compact, air-cooled design…
“Royal Navy Launches Massive Fleet Expansion”: Escort Warships to Surge by 78% in Historic Military Build-Up
The Royal Navy plans to expand its fleet of destroyers and frigates from 14 to 25 ships, marking the most significant growth in decades. The…
Pentagon Deploys AIM-174B to Dominate the Skies: America’s New Missile Interceptor Targets Next-Level Airborne Threats
The AIM-174B is a modified version of the SM-6, emphasizing agility and operational range for countering hypersonic threats. A new solicitation by the MDA focuses…
“Putin Accelerates Hypersonic Arsenal”: Russia Ramps Up Missile Output as US-Iran-Israel War Threatens Global Stability
Russia accelerates production of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile amid escalating global tensions. The Oreshnik missile, capable of reaching Mach 10, enhances Russia’s strategic military capabilities.…
“US Officials Worried Sick”: China’s Fujian Carrier Unleashes Swarm Strike Power That Could Tip Global Naval Balance
The Fujian aircraft carrier, China’s most advanced, features an electromagnetic launch system for enhanced aircraft deployment. The carrier aims to replicate US ‘Alpha Strikes’ from…
“China Unleashes Swarm Power”: Mosquito-Sized Military Drones Revealed for Stealth Recon and Battlefield Infiltration
China’s NUDT has developed a mosquito-sized drone designed for covert military operations, showcasing a new era in surveillance technology. These drones feature advanced integration of…
“Unmissable Warning”: U.S. Deploys World’s Largest Military Aircraft Just Miles From Iran’s Border as Tensions Boil Over
The C-5m Super Galaxy, the world’s largest military aircraft, has been deployed to Saudi Arabia near Iran’s border. The deployment comes amid escalating tensions between…
“Launch and Hit in Seconds”: China Unleashes Artillery-Fired Drones That Strike Targets 6 Miles Away With Brutal Precision
China has successfully tested drones launched from 155mm artillery shells, marking a significant breakthrough in military technology. The development overcame a decade of technical skepticism…
“They Won’t Make It Alone”: US Calls on These Key Allies to Rebuild Its War Fleet Against Rising Chinese Power
The U.S. Navy’s fleet has declined from 471 to 295 ships, prompting a strategic push to expand to 390 ships by 2054. The plan requires…
“We’re Reviving the Dead”: US Calls on Struggling Boeing to Turn Retired F-16s Into Supersonic Killer Drones
The U.S. Air Force is converting retired F-16 jets into QF-16 drones to enhance missile-testing realism. Boeing secured a $10.2 million contract modification, highlighting a…