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Navy's F/A-XX Fighter Award Slips Past August Deadline
The Pentagon has chosen a winner internally but won't announce it, leaving carrier aviation in limbo as aging aircraft carry unsustainable workloads.
Israel and Greece Sign $3.5 Billion Arms Deal
The largest defense agreement between the two countries delivers an integrated air defense system as Israeli weapons exports hit record levels.
Army Nears First Permanent Laser Weapon Contract
The Army is closing in on a deal with AeroVironment for a directed-energy system designed to counter cheap drones flooding modern battlefields.
Baseball's Pitchout Tilts the Running Game to the Catcher
By removing the batter from the equation, a pitchout gives the catcher a clear lane and a direct throw to any base — collapsing a runner's margin to steal.
Brazil Commissions First Domestic Frigate, Backs Naval Push With $19.6 Billion Fund
Brazil has commissioned its first domestically built frigate, the Tamandaré, and plans eight warships backed by a R$100 billion fund as Embraer anchors its defense exports.
Pentagon Pushes Back on USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions as Congress Demands Answers
Democratic lawmakers cite food shortages, contaminated water and mental health problems aboard the carrier deployed since November 2025.
Trump Rages at Leakers as Iran War Drains U.S. Missile Stockpiles
Trump publicly denied munitions shortages but privately demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as new analysis shows critical interceptor numbers have fallen sharply.
Trump's Zelensky Meeting Shows Ukraine Aid Pivot, Handing Defense Contractors a Windfall
The White House visit positions Trump for a new aid package worth $25 billion, creating a bonanza for defense contractors and forcing isolationist Republicans to recalibrate.
Defense Giants Lock In $40 Billion at Farnborough — Taxpayers Foot the Bill
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman signed deals topping $40 billion at Farnborough, backed by U.S. and allied government budgets.
Massie Accuses Hegseth of Breaking Law With Iran War Moves
Rep. Thomas Massie charges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with bypassing Congress on military action, raising constitutional questions about presidential war powers.
House Votes to Rename Pentagon the 'Department of War' — Follow the Money
Embedded in the annual defense bill, the amendment drew millions in contractor lobbying and now heads to a skeptical Senate.
Graham, Wicker Challenge $60 Billion Spending Plan—Here's Who Wins
Republican senators are leading opposition to a proposed $60 billion federal spending package, sparking a battle over defense contracts and tech investment
Trump Envoy Confirms Greenland Push as Arctic Mining Stakes Rise
A U.S. envoy's statement underscores Washington's strategic interest in Greenland, highlighting a drive for critical mineral access and defense positioning
Merz Condemns Iran Strikes on UAE as Europe's Energy Math Shifts
The German stance signals a hardening European position against Tehran, impacting regional stability and global energy supply lines
Hegseth Troop Pullback Draws GOP Fire, Shifts Defense Billions
Sen. Tom Cotton accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of a 'careless gamble' with U.S. interests, as a new troop redeployment plan directs defense spending toward domestic contractors
House Republicans Grill Army Chiefs Over Poland Troop Cuts
Armed Services Committee challenges Pentagon over 2,000-soldier withdrawal amid concerns about defense contracts and NATO allies
Israel's Secret Iraq Base Escalates Iran Shadow War, Tests U.S. Influence
The clandestine outpost in the Iraqi desert provided critical support for Israeli air campaigns, deepening regional instability and complicating U.S. security interests
Iran's Guards Target U.S. Assets, Defense Stocks Rise
The Revolutionary Guards announced missiles and drones are locked on U.S. targets, pushing crude oil higher and boosting defense shares