US Department of Defense
Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report
Elias Irizarry, 24, was appointed to a post in the Defense Department’s Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Washington Post reported.
Trump admin. in advanced talks to directly fund US drone firms to boost production - report
Israeli start‑up Kela named winner in DIU's Drone Dominance Program's lethality challenge
Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system
US: Unable to confirm if Afghan commandos were recruited by Russian Wagner Group
This is in response to news reports that Russia was indeed recruiting Afghan special forces who fought with the US to fight in Ukraine.
Russia, China highlighted as severe threats to US in new defense strategy report
Other major threats detailed in the 80-page report included Iran, North Korea and several violent extremist organizations.
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.
