US Department of Defense
How new US defense policies impact security and industry - opinion
The United States is overhauling how it builds and fields military power. These changes are reshaping national security, the defense workforce, and local economies in ways every community will feel
US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal
Trump expected to sign $1 trillion annual defense bill, despite provisions of aid to Ukraine
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
Hypersonic weapons may prove difficult for US to track
The United States Department of Defense is struggling to keep up in their lines of defense against hypersonic weapons - a threat that continues to creep up.
USA DoD: Standardization will help Ukraine defense
Undersecretary LaPlante explained his reasoning in terms of interchangeable parts. He pointed out that the 155 mm artillery rounds for the M-777 howitzer should all be interchangeable.
Pentagon and Lockheed reach deal to build 375 F-35 fighter jets
The deal is a starting point for finalizing pricing which would likely not be locked in for several weeks if not months, making the ultimate value of the deal and each jet still uncertain.
Russia-Ukraine war: What is in the new US security package to Ukraine?
The US Defense Department website states that the US and its allies stand "in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine."
Pentagon considers using SpaceX for fleet of militarized Starships
SpaceX is already functionally a defense contractor and has launched American military satellites and recently bolstering Ukrainian communication links with Starlink.
MoSAIC Challenge brings about new tech for future indoor battlefields
It was divided into 5 mini-challenges with each one focusing on a specific capability to enable remote autonomous indoor maneuvering that can be integrated into one solution for both governments.
US to reinvest in nuclear triad to counter Russia, China
The nuclear triad strategy's strength lies in its flexibility, allowing nuclear strikes and retaliatory measures from a variety of areas.
US military budget: When will the US have hypersonic missiles?
The US is seeking to have land, maritime, and air launched hypersonic weapons by the end of the decade.
Russian invasion spurs European demand for US drones, missiles
Poland urgently wants to purchase sophisticated Reaper drone systems from the United States, a Polish government official said this week.
US military seeking cutting-edge technologies - Defense Dept.
Some fields the US has a keen interest in are biotech, quantum computing, advanced materials, 5G, AI, space, microelectronics manufacturing and hypersonic missiles.
