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1 day ago · Senior military officials from the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine gathered in Kyiv this week to advance plans for a future multinational force aimed at deterring further Russian aggression. U.K. Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met with his French and Ukrainian counterparts ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a directive suspending all new defense contracts, signaling a potential reevaluation of the military’s procurement practices.

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3 days ago · The research proposed a series of recommendations for improving Russian armored vehicles, including adopting new 30 mm ammunition with higher penetration, redesigning the cannon for greater accuracy, and integrating design elements observed in the Bradley—such as protective screens and externally accessible missile launchers.

Mar 17, 2025 · French President Emmanuel Macron called for offering the Rafale fighter jet to countries buying the F-35, pushing to curb Europe's reliance on U.S. defense systems.He warned that Europe must boost its own military industry to avoid dependence on American weapons. Canada, which signed a $13 billion contract for 88 F-35s in 2023, is reconsidering its options.

1 day ago · About ten armed North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the military demarcation line into South Korea on April 8, prompting warning shots and a broadcast alert from the South Korean military. The incursion took place around 5:00 p.m. local time in the eastern section of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ ...

Mar 27, 2025 · The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale of MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and related equipment to Qatar, valued at approximately $1.96 billion.. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the possible sale.

6 days ago · The director of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), Gen. Timothy Haugh, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, were removed from their positions, The Washington Post reported Thursday, citing U.S. officials. Haugh, who also led U.S. Cyber Command, was dismissed along with Noble, who has been reassigned to a role within the Pentagon’s intelligence office.

6 days ago · The U.S. State Department has approved a $400 million Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for upgrading and recertifying its Patriot missile systems, with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notifying Congress of the decision.. The package includes enhancements for Patriot PAC-2 Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM) and GEM-T variants, as well as sustainment maintenance, training, and ...