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Project Lotus, Northrop Grumman’s Secret Autonomous Aircraft Revealed
Northrop Grumman has developed an undisclosed autonomous aircraft called Project Lotus at its Scaled Composites facility in Mojave, California. Aviation Week reported it based on a photograph of the c...
European defence stocks rally as summit between Trump and Putin stalls
European defense stocks are experiencing an increase due to the cancellation of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Analysts attribute this trend...
Russia Violates Poland's Air Space
Reports indicate that Russian military aircraft violated Polish airspace, reportedly drawing protests from Warsaw and concerns over NATO’s eastern flank security....
China to Challenge Biden's Electric Vehicle Plans at the WTO
The Chinese government plans to contest President Joe Biden's electric vehicle (EV) incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move reflects Beijing...
Chinese-Backed Cyberattacks Target New Zealand, U.K., U.S.
Recent cyberattacks targeting New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States are suspected to have originated with backing from China. The attacks highlight escalating tensions between democra...
Has China Lost Its Taste for the iPhone?
The article discusses potential shifts in Chinese consumer behavior towards Apple's iPhone due to economic challenges and increasing competition from domestic smartphone manufacturers. It explores fac...
Japan and US Deepen Military Connections Against China
The article discusses escalating military collaborations between Japan and the United States to counterbalance rising Chinese assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes joint exercises, a...
Pull American Troops From the Middle East
An article discussing the proposal to withdraw US troops from the Middle East region....
Hostages or Hamas? Cracks Spread in Israeli Unity
The article discusses emerging divisions within Israel's political leadership regarding the handling of the recent Hamas attacks and hostage situation. There are disagreements over whether to prioriti...
The Army's New Engine to Power Apache, Black Hawk & FARA
General Electric Aerospace will supply the T901 engine to power the UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache helicopters and the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) fleet of the US Army....
Ride of the Valkyries: The Army's Most Powerful Laser Weapons Yet
The United States Army has entered into a contract with Lockheed Martin to procure a platoon-sized number of cutting-edge laser weapon systems, marking these as the most powerful lasers in the U.S. mi...
U.S. Pursuing Collaboration With Allies in Military Space Programs
The U.S. Space Force is driving initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration with allied nations for mutual investment in space programs and strengthening the supply chain within the military space se...
Deterring China is Not a Strategy: Adm. Scott Swift on China
In an interview with John Sorensen from RealClearDefense's 'Hot Wash' podcast, Retired Admiral Scott Swift discusses the limitations and nuances of deterring China as a strategic approach for the Unit...
Full Text of Speech by Japanese PM Abe at Pearl Harbor
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a speech at Pearl Harbor, marking a significant moment in Japan-US relations. The address emphasized historical reconciliation and the strengthening of bil...
Managing the Gray Zone is a Gray Matter Challenge
Larry Kay discusses the complexity of gray zone competitions as challenges that vary widely by location and nature but are strategically significant in today's security context due to their aim at und...
Q&A with Gen. Philip Breedlove
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, General Philip Breedlove discusses current tensions and strategic concerns affecting U.S.-NATO forces in Europe....
Danish Prime Minister: Everything Stops if US Decides on Military Attack Against Another NATO Country
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that any decision by the United States to launch a military attack against another NATO member would cause all alliances and support within the alliance ...
Forget the J-20 and J-35A: China’s Stealth Fighters are No Match for the F-22 or F-35
The article discusses China’s development of fifth-generation stealth fighters like the J-20 and upcoming J-35A. It argues that although China can produce and deploy these jets in large numbers, their...
Finland’s Grandad’s Army: Helsinki Boosts Draft Age to 65 to Build a Million-Soldier Military
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Finland joining NATO in 2023, discussions began on increasing the maximum age for reservists. The country now plans to extend conscription eligibility up to ...
Trump Unveils New Battleship Class; Proposed USS Defiant Will Be Largest U.S. Surface Combatant Since WWII
President Donald Trump announced plans for the United States Navy to construct a new class of battleships as part of the 'Golden Fleet' initiative, aiming for two ships initially and eventually up to ...
‘Take the Oil’: Seizing the Kharg Island Terminal is the Ultimate Checkmate to Iran
Dr. Michael Rubin suggests that instead of a full-scale invasion, President Trump should consider seizing Kharg Island's oil terminal as a strategic move against Iran's regime in response to recent cr...
Chaos in Iran: 'Tehran wants to negotiate', says Trump while considering military intervention - Over 500 protesters dead
A report details ongoing turmoil in Iran with protests leading to over 500 deaths. President Donald Trump comments that he believes the Iranian government may wish to engage in negotiations, indicatin...
The one issue where Democrats think Trump is right
President Donald Trump's populist approach towards criticizing defense industry executives is supporting a broader Pentagon strategy aimed at changing the role of suppliers within the defense industri...
Paris Meeting: Moving Closer to Peace in Ukraine?
At a meeting in Paris, France, the UK, and Ukraine signed an agreement with US support for deploying a multinational force in Ukraine. The move received mixed reactions from various media outlets....
China’s New J-50 Stealth Fighter Has A Message for the U.S. Air Force
Public sightings of China's Shenyang J-50 fighter jet suggest a design that employs stealth technology similar to the B-2 bomber, featuring a 'lambda wing' and tailless configuration aimed at reducing...
NATO allies oppose US peace deal for Ukraine as FCAS falters: 2025 review
In 2025, NATO allies express opposition to the United States' proposed peace deal for Ukraine amid challenges with Franco-German European Fighter (FCAS) program's progress. The review discusses increa...
Important counter to Trump-Putin narrative on Ukraine
The European Union's decision to lend Ukraine 90 billion euros (US$105.5 billion) is seen as a significant response against the narratives pushed by former US President Donald Trump and Russian Presid...
Germany to buy €150m of weapons for Ukraine through PURL, Pistorius says
Germany has decided to procure approximately 150 million euros' worth of weaponry for Ukraine via the Presidential Reserve Procurement System (PURL), according to statements made by officials. The ini...
Senator Mark Kelly Sues Pentagon Official Pete Hegseth
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging defamation and libel over comments made by Hegseth regarding Kelly's role in the militar...
Iran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest toll
On Monday, Iranian authorities organized nationwide mass rallies following recent large-scale protests. The protests have led to an increased alarm over reports of a deadly crackdown by security force...
Bundestag: We Must Take Trump Seriously, Open Criticism Will Reject Him From Ukraine Talks
A report suggests that German MPs believe it is crucial to take US President Donald Trump seriously in discussions involving Ukraine. They argue open criticism would alienate him and harm negotiations...
Trump's $1.5T Defense Budget Aims to Prioritize Warfighters Over Wall Street: DOD
The Department of Defense has announced that President Trump's proposed defense budget for the fiscal year is $1.5 trillion, with an emphasis on prioritizing military personnel and readiness over corp...
The last Russia-U.S. nuclear treaty is about to expire. What happens next?
With ongoing tensions and focus on the war in Ukraine, Russia and the United States have not discussed a successor treaty to New START, which is set to expire on February 5th....
Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Military Budget for 2027
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed a substantial military budget of $1.5 trillion for the year 2027, citing global instability and geopolitical tensions as key reasons for such an extensive...
U.S. Army Quote Of The Day By General Dwight D. Eisenhower: ‘The Sergeant Is the Army’
Dwight D. Eisenhower's rise to Supreme Allied Commander during World War II was not accidental but a result of his long military apprenticeship, education, and various assignments. Notable points incl...
Does Trump Really Think Putin Wants Peace in Ukraine?
The article discusses the notion that given Vladimir Putin's history of violence and repression, it seems unlikely that a U.S. president could genuinely believe Russia wants peace in Ukraine. If Donal...
Bucharest Pledges 50 Million Euros on US-Made Arms for Ukraine
Romania has committed fifty million euros worth of U.S.-manufactured arms to supply to Ukraine in support of its defense efforts....
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
The Pentagon has announced cost-of-living allowances for 127,000 service members stationed in the continental U.S. in 2026, marking an increase from 2025 by adding 66,000 personnel to those eligible f...
Iran rocked with new protests as economic anger meets mounting foreign pressure
Recent protests in Iran are spreading from marketplaces to universities as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, Israel. The unrest reflects growing economic dissatisfaction among the populace ...
Trump-Erdogan ties pay off for Turkey in 2025 as Ankara pushes for F-35s
Top-level diplomacy between Turkey and the US resulted in some progress but did not resolve the dispute over defense sanctions due to Turkey's purchase of S-400 systems. Despite this, Turkey continues...
Rolls-Royce Pitches Transformative Partnership For India's Indigenous Engine Development
Rolls-Royce has offered a partnership for developing an indigenous 110-130 kN engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft in response to delays with GE Aerospace engines for India’s Light Combat Ai...
Ukraine’s Zelensky asked Trump for ‘historic’ 50-year guarantee against Russia at Mar-a-Lago
During his visit to Mar-a-Lago, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine requested from former president Donald Trump a long-term security guarantee from the United States that would last up to half a ...
Zelenskyy shares details of Trump talks, seeks 50-year security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has provided more information about his private phone calls with former U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed his desire for long-term security assurances f...
Working Groups and Territorial Issues: Summary of Trump and Zelensky Meeting
During the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, discussions focused on working groups and territorial issues, including military aid and strategic co...
Iran’s nuclear reset shows airstrikes may not end ambitions
Iran's efforts to recalibrate its nuclear strategy indicate that despite US and Israeli strikes damaging facilities, Iran remains committed to rebuilding a resilient nuclear deterrent, possibly with a...
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are closer than ever to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
President Trump stated that discussions between himself, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russian representatives have brought Ukraine and Russia 'closer than ever' to achieving peace. The...
Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in a bid to seek support for ending the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Despite diplomatic efforts, ...
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Throw Blame Around as F-35 Fails Its 8th Audit
The Pentagon has reported that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program has failed its eighth consecutive audit due to ongoing cost overruns, delays in delivery, and quality-control issues. Both the Depa...
US Report Claims 5 Countries Want to Buy J-10C and 3 Want J-35; China’s Fighter Jet Exports Surge
According to a US report, five countries are interested in purchasing the J-10C fighter jet and three others are eyeing the J-35. This indicates a significant increase in demand for Chinese military a...
Pakistan's $4 billion arms deal with Libya breaches UN embargo, fuels global concerns: Report
A report claims that Pakistan has entered into an arms agreement worth $4 billion with the Libyan National Army (LNA), which contravenes the United Nations' embargo. The deal is described as a grave m...
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