Pentagon names 4 directed-energy weapons for counter-drone program at US basesThe Pentagon named four directed energy weapons for a homeland counter-drone program, the first systems to be fielded and tested at U.S. bases.Defense News15h agoWhole story →Securitycounter drone program announcement
Lithuania says it would pay the cost if US establishes military baseLithuania is ready to pay the cost to set up a permanent U.S. military base if Washington should agree to establish one there, the prime minister said.Defense News1d agoWhole story →Securityus military base talks
Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.Defense News1d agoWhole story →TechnologySecuritypentagon ai polygraph decision
US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use risesThe service is seeking to sharpen its defenses against the growing threat of drone use by cartels.Defense News2d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticecartel drone threat
Yemeni government launches offensive to seize all areas from Iran-backed HouthisYemen’s Saudi-backed government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.Defense News3d agoWhole story →Security
Trump administration obligates $307M for military aid to UkraineThe Trump administration has made legally binding commitments to spend almost all of the $400 million Congress approved for military aid to Ukraine.DefenseNews.com12d agoWhole story →Securityukraine military aid allocation
US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of AnthropicA federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.DefenseNews.com12d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologypentagon blacklisting ruling
German defense minister sees smooth sailing in parliament for his record defense budgetPistorius is asking lawmakers to approve nearly €140 billion ($160 billion) for defense next year, a record sum.DefenseNews.com14d agoWhole story →Securitygerman defense budget approval
