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Estonia plans loitering-munitions unit to hunt enemy air defenses
Inspired by the wars in Ukraine and Nagorno-Karabakh, the new battery may be NATO’s first.
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What defense employees can expect if the government shuts down
Here's what would happen to feds' pay and benefits if House Republicans force a shutdown on Oct. 1.
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France sees smaller future in Africa, larger role in the Pacific, says country’s air force chief
French military is increasing its spend on tankers to be more places at once with a lighter permanent footprint.
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Army recruiting: better than last year, still short of goal, officials say
The service inducted around 9,000 more new soldiers this year than in 2022, commander says.
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It may take years for US military to recover from senator's hold, acting Navy chief says
Adm. Lisa Franchetti also urged lawmakers to avoid a shutdown or lengthy continuing resolution.
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Navy’s plans for three new submarines could be held up by budget drama
Secretary Del Toro has also directed an initiative to find efficiencies within new budget caps.
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Europe’s defense spending sluggish despite Ukraine war
Slow growth isn’t compensating for post-Cold War divestments, analysts say.
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Some Ukrainian pilots could finish training in as few as three months
Air National Guard director said shorter timeline is “absolutely realistic” for experienced pilots.
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Senators trade barbs about promotion holds during hearing for Air Force chief nominee
Gen. David Allvin, tapped to replace Gen. CQ Brown as leader of the Air Force, is one of hundreds of officers in limbo.
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USAF aims to ‘re-optimize’ for great power competition
Kendall dispatches teams to seek better ways to organize to take on China.
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Uncertainty at the top blurs Marine Corps’ work on 2025 budget
Like the Army and Navy, the Corps is without a confirmed chief, thanks to a GOP senator’s hold.
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Maui relief efforts continue, with plans to begin debris removal in November
Nearly 700 defense personnel are helping in the wake of the deadly August wildfires.
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Marines to appoint a safety general
After deadly crashes, acting commandant bumps Corps’ Safety Division up to one-star status.
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EU plans to arm Ukraine bearing fruit, but more is needed, Estonia says
Ahead of a US visit, top defense ministry leader says effort to deliver a million artillery shells will likely reach its goal by next summer.
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A year after China cut mil-to-mil contacts with US, a hint of thaw?
INDOPACOM commander met with Chinese military delegation, Pentagon confirms.
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Geopolitical tension with China would hit U.S. critical technology sectors hard, new study shows
The next major financial crisis is likely to stem from further deterioration between the U.S.-China relationship
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Marines order safety review after deadly Osprey crash
DOD: too early to say whether Sunday’s incident was related to earlier ‘hard clutch’ problem.
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‘Quite the eerie feeling’: Navy divers complete search for remains in Lahaina Harbor
The Pentagon’s task force is now distributing fuel and potable water in Maui.
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Despite major reform to military justice system, Navy still leaves public in dark
The service is fighting a ProPublica lawsuit to make sexual-assault court proceedings public.
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