US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. conducted fresh airstrikes on Iranian targets after IRGC attacks on American troops, with escalating civilian casualties reported.
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German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
Berlin concludes Russia was behind a failed explosive drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport last month.
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US Army awards $192M to Palantir, Anduril for TITAN production
The Army transitions its TITAN program from prototyping to production with $127 million to Palantir and $65 million to Anduril.
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Army awards first-ever laser production contract to AV with $465M value
The Army awards its first directed-energy production contract, marking a milestone for operational laser weapons.
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Pentagon cyber strategy expected as soon as next week, sources say
Officials preview a blueprint emphasizing offensive operations, AI, and closer industry ties as the military reorganizes cyber forces.
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Stopgap funding bill passes House, extends government funding and cyber law
The continuing resolution funds the government through Dec. 11 and temporarily extends the key cyber information-sharing law.
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Hermeus picks Anduril autonomy for Quarterhorse drone
Hermeus selects Anduril to provide autonomy systems for its Quarterhorse hypersonic drone in an exclusive arrangement.
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GE wins deals for F/A-18 engine parts and hypersonic test
GE Aerospace receives up to $2.9 billion for F414 engine parts and a separate award for a hypersonic test vehicle.
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GE Aerospace to supply marine gas turbine engines for South Korea's KDDX destroyers
GE will provide 12 LM2500+G4 engines for six KDDX-class destroyers being built for the South Korean navy.
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Some Navy subs are waiting years for shipyard work, costing billions
GAO finds U.S. attack submarines have spent 41 ship-years idle in the past decade due to shipyard delays.
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Navy postpones new trainer jet proposal and award dates
The Navy delays the Undergraduate Jet Training System program timeline, with Textron and SNC competing.
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American Rheinmetall delivers first prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The first prototype is delivered in the Army's yearslong effort to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
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US approves possible $800M military helicopter sale to Iraq
State Department approves a potential sale of Bell helicopters, weapons and related equipment to Iraq.
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Trump to formally nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary
Navy veteran Hung Cao, acting secretary since April, is set to be formally nominated for the role.
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Ousted Ukrainian defense chief lands Palantir CEO as first investor in new venture
Ukraine's former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov teams with Palantir CEO Alex Karp to launch a new defense company.
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US tech found in Russian ballistic missiles
Dozens of American- and European-made components are still being used to build Russia's ballistic missiles.
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Estonian Defense Minister resigns following Ukrainian ammunition procurement scandal
Estonia's defense minister resigns after acknowledging he had not read artillery contracts amid a procurement scandal.
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US Marine Corps plans to use 3D scanners to detect cracked body armor
The Marine Corps seeks high-resolution 3D scanners to inspect and detect cracks in body armor.
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