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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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The Netherlands Joins US Air Force’s Robot Wingman Program, Sparking New Era in Military Collaboration and Innovation
The Netherlands joins the U.S. Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft program to enhance its defense capabilities. Dutch partnership with General Atomics aims to develop advanced…
Army Builds $50M Border Fence in Arizona, Sparking Debate on Security, Environment, and Community Impact
The Army Corps of Engineers is building a 15-mile border fence at the Barry M. Goldwater Training Range in Arizona. The project costs $50 million…
SOUTHCOM Leadership Change Sparks New Concerns Over Operations Near Venezuela and Impacts on Chicago Deployment
Admiral Holsey’s resignation sparks debate over U.S. military strategy in Latin America Controversial military operations near Venezuela raise ethical and strategic questions Concerns grow over…
Army’s Next-Gen C2 Prototype Testing Sparks Interest, Aiming to Revolutionize Military Command Since July Contract Award
The U.S. Army conducts a second field test of its next-generation C2 prototype at Fort Carson. Emphasizing rapid iteration, the Army aims to incorporate commercial…
US Unveils New Ragnarok Missile, Reshaping Defense Capabilities with 575-Mile Range: What It Means for Security
The Ragnarök LCCM by Kratos is designed for precision strikes with a range of 575 miles. Kratos emphasizes affordability with each Ragnarök missile estimated to…
“This Could Replace Military Helicopters”: Boeing’s New Unmanned Tiltrotor Promises to Redefine the Battlefield (and It’s Built to Outsmart Pilots)
Boeing unveils the Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft (CxR) concept at the AUSA 2025 conference. The CxR is a modular unmanned tiltrotor designed to support and protect…
“It Just Bounced Off It”: This Congressional UFO Video Has the Pentagon Scrambling for Answers (and the Truth Is Even Stranger)
A Congressional hearing video showed a U.S. missile seemingly bouncing off a mysterious orb. The footage sparked nationwide speculation about the object being a UFO…
“It Wasn’t Supposed to Surface Here”: This Russian Submarine’s Sudden Appearance Off France Sparks Fears of a Hidden Malfunction (and Worse)
The surfacing of the Russian submarine Novorossiysk off France raises international speculation about a possible malfunction. NATO allies, including France, England, and the Netherlands, closely…
“Did We Just Build a Killer Dog?”: This Armed Robot Reveals How AI Is Quietly Taking Over the Battlefield (and It’s Already Deployed)
Skyborne Technologies unveils the CODiAQ, a robot dog that enhances military operations with autonomous precision. Equipped with modular weaponry, CODiAQ offers lethal options for direct-action…
“Game-Changer on the Battlefield”: U.S. Veteran Unveils Ralar System That Launches Drones From Moving Vehicles: No Landing Zone Needed
The Ralar system revolutionizes military operations by enabling midair drone deployment from moving vehicles. Developed by a service-disabled veteran, it eliminates the need for stationary…
“They Could Hear Everything”: Researchers Expose How $800 of Gear Can Intercept Military and Infrastructure Data From Space
Researchers from UCSD and UMD find unencrypted satellite communications vulnerable to interception. A simple setup with <$800 equipment can intercept sensitive data from geostationary satellites.…
“This Tank Just Changed the Game”: The New CV90120 Unites BAE and Rheinmetall Power (and Redefines How Wars Will Be Fought)
The CV90120 integrates a 120mm L44A1 Low Recoil weapon system, enhancing battlefield firepower. BAE Systems and Rheinmetall collaborate to improve military vehicle capabilities and mobility.…