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Defense News, Covering the politics, business and technology of defense | Defense Newsdefense, procurement, Pentagon, defense-newsDefense News is a global website and magazine about the politics, business and technology of defense, serving senior military and industry decision-makers.Defense News, Covering the politics, business and technology of defense | Defense News SectionsAir WarfareLandNavalSpaceCyberOpens in new windowC4ISROpens in new windowPentagonCongressGlobalVideoThought LeadershipSubscribe NowAir WarfareLandNavalPentagonCongressBudgetCyberOpens in new windowC4ISROpens in new windowSpaceTraining & SimUnmannedGlobalAsia PacificEuropeMideast AfricaThe AmericasIndustryMilTechInterviewsOpinionTop 100 CompaniesVideoDefense News WeeklyMoney MinuteOutlookThought LeadershipWhitepapers & eBooksOpens in new windowDSDs & SMRsOpens in new windowWebcastsOpens in new windowEventsOpens in new windowNewslettersOpens in new windowEvents CalendarNativeEarly Bird BriefDigital EditionOpens in new windowFeatured:Coverage: AUSA AnnualRegister: Events at AUSATop 100 Defense CompaniesAir Force wing deployments could leave bases understaffed, GAO warnsDeploying large groups of a base's airmen together could help unit cohesion, the Air Force hopes — but critical missions like cybersecurity could suffer.Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warshipThe U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.US will send Ukraine $725M in counter-drone tech, anti-personnel minesPresident Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved earlier this year for Ukraine before his administration ends.Germany’s Scholz is in Ukraine for his first visit in 2 1/2 yearsThe chancellor's visit comes ahead of an early German election expected in February.Poland readies $740 million fund to jump-start ammunition productionLeaders in Warsaw want to cooperate more closely with Slovakia on the production of 155mm artillery rounds.Most PopularRussian jets intercept B-52s during Baltic training flightPoland readies $740 million fund to jump-start ammunition productionCriminal probe launched after US Air Force spots drones over UK basesDesertion threatens to starve Ukraine’s forces at a crucial timeSPECIAL FEATURESAUSA 2024 CoverageDefense News, the official media partner of AUSA, is covering the top stories and headlines coming out of AUSA Annual 2024.Watch: A conversation with Doug BushExamining the state of the industrial base, what is needed to meet future military manufacturing needs and keeping pace with modern warfare.AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference CoverageExplore top headlines and coverage coming out of AFA's annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference.Defense News Top 100 ListThe list is in! Explore Defense News’ ranking of the top defense companies in 2024.Sponsored ContentPreparing for Retirement as a Servicemember – Money MinuteJeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains how starting early will help you prepare for your retirement.AirAir Force wing deployments could leave bases understaffed, GAO warnsDeploying large groups of a base's airmen together could help unit cohesion, the Air Force hopes — but critical missions like cybersecurity could suffer.Russian jets intercept B-52s during Baltic training flightAir Force awards Boeing $2.4 billion contract for KC-46 tankersPentagon, Lockheed reach handshake deal for next F-35sRussia attacked Ukraine with new ballistic missile, Putin saysLandDesertion threatens to starve Ukraine’s forces at a crucial timeFacing every imaginable shortage, tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops, tired and bereft, have walked away from combat and front-line positions.New Marine Corps sniper rifle is officially operationalUS Army fires Precision Strike Missile in salvo shot for first timeLast American soldier to leave Afghanistan to command US Army EuropeLatvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forcesPentagonTrump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretaryPhelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.Pentagon head lands in Fiji to work on basing, logistics dealsLloyd Austin's visit marks the first time a U.S. defense secretary has visited the island nation.Pentagon picks programmers to connect its Replicator drone swarmsThe announcement comes a week after the Pentagon revealed several of the drones it plans to buy through Replicator.PentagonPentagon to send Ukraine anti-personnel mines ‘soon,’ US saysUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wouldn't say whether the mines are part of a new round of military aid announced this week.US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before TrumpThe latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict.China defense minister declines US meeting, breaking military talksThe decision not to meet marks the first time the talks have broken down in a year.NavalStealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warshipThe U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.Macron wraps up South America trip with French submarines in mindFrance, Germany, UK, US make Norway’s billion-dollar frigate shortlistNATO drill sends divers, drones to sneak by underwater alarm sensorsKongsberg wins biggest-ever missile contract from US Navy, MarinesSpaceSpace Force plans to award 20 contracts for commercial reserve by 2026The contracts will detail the level of commercial capability the service needs in peacetime and provide a means to access more capacity during conflict.ULA’s new rocket won’t fly its first Space Force missions until 2025Space Force targeting more affordable GPS satellitesSpace Force expands Commercial Integration Cell partnershipsEurope picks consortium for sovereign satellite constellation IRIS²VIDEOSVA Secretary - veterans are not “broken” | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.23.24The Secretary of Veterans Affairs pushes back on the idea that veterans are damaged, and laments the persistence of vets’ suicide. 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He was never the same.More StoriesAir Force wing deployments could leave bases understaffed, GAO warnsDeploying large groups of a base's airmen together could help unit cohesion, the Air Force hopes — but critical missions like cybersecurity could suffer.By Stephen Losey2 hours agoStealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warshipThe U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5.5 hours agoUS will send Ukraine $725M in counter-drone tech, anti-personnel minesPresident Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved earlier this year for Ukraine before his administration ends.By Noah Robertson6 hours agoGermany’s Scholz is in Ukraine for his first visit in 2 1/2 yearsThe chancellor's visit comes ahead of an early German election expected in February.By The Associated Press Staff10 hours agoPoland readies $740 million fund to jump-start ammunition productionLeaders in Warsaw want to cooperate more closely with Slovakia on the production of 155mm artillery rounds.By Jaroslaw Adamowski3 days agoCriminal probe launched after US Air Force spots drones over UK basesThe U.S. Air Force has reported several incursions recently at four bases where it operates in England.5 days agoRussian jets intercept B-52s during Baltic training flightA defense official said the interception was safe and professional. However, it comes at a time of increasing tension between the U.S. and Russia.By Stephen Losey5 days agoOpinionBiden’s last-minute Ukraine reversals come too late"The expanded permissions and new weapons come too late to give Ukraine an advantage on the battlefield or more leverage at the negotiating table."By Daniel DePetris and Jennifer Kavanagh5 days agoHow NATO make-believe artillerists get comfy with a real-world foe“At times, the cold and Arctic-like conditions found here can be more threatening to soldiers than combat situations,” said one Finnish officer.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo5 days agoTrump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretaryPhelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.By Leo Shane III5 days agoIsrael and Lebanon’s Hezbollah agree to a ceasefireAn Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.6 days agoKey European defense chiefs want Ukraine aid group to remain activeAs is the case with most trans-Atlantic security projects, there’s no telling if the incoming Trump administration will sustain bridges built under Biden.By Sebastian Sprenger and Rudy Ruitenberg6 days agoLoad MoreFacebook pageTwitter feedRSS feedDefense News © 2024Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceGet UsSubscribe NowNewslettersOpens in new windowEventsOpens in new windowRSS FeedsOpens in new windowContact UsAdvertiseGeneral Contacts, Subscription ServicesEditorial StaffAbout UsAbout UsCareersOpens in new windowenen1733183821https://defensenews.com

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