Ideas
Going hunting
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Policy
Navy shipbuilding request rises nearly 50% in 2027 proposal
The White House aims to fund nearly 20 warships plus initial work on a battleship class.
Policy
Budget seeks billions for Air Force's F-47 fighter jet, just millions for Navy’s F/A-XX
The 2027 request may renew a dogfight between the Pentagon, White House, and Congress.
Business
AI boat maker Saronic smashes $9 billion valuation
The company just closed a $1.75 billion funding round with eyes on increasing production tenfold.
Defense Systems
More Columbia-class submarines?
Sen. Tommy Tuberville floated the idea of fielding 16 instead of the planned dozen.
Business
Tiltrotor who? US military helicopter deliveries rose 13 percent in 2025
The Big 3 U.S. makers delivered more rotorcraft last year than in 2024.
Defense Systems
Navy bets $900M on automated factories to boost submarine production
Four-year-old Hadrian wins contract as service seeks to offset worker shortages.
Defense Systems
US Navy to use wall-climbing robots to inspect ships
Gecko Robotics scores $71m contract.
Threats
Hegseth: US went to war because Iran 'had no intention' of signing a nuclear deal
The Joint Chiefs chairman gave an updated battle damage assessment, roundup of Iran’s capabilities during a briefing Wednesday.
Threats
‘It sounded relentless’: American in Bahrain describes days of drone and missile attacks
A “constant barrage of sirens, missile impacts, Patriot interceptors, drones, and jet engines.”
Business