NATO & Alliances
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Baltic nations brace for impact of Iran war delaying US weapons shipments
Delays in ammunition deliveries could reopen a thorny question for Baltic HIMARS users: Would the U.S. permit non-Lockheed rockets to be loaded?
Israel’s new automatic Roem howitzer used for first time in combat
The new artillery system is fully automatic and capable of firing at a rate of 6-8 rounds per minute, up to 40km in distance.
US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port
The USS Spruance "disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room," CENTCOM stated.
US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port
The USS Spruance "disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room," CENTCOM stated.
Vessels report being hit by gunfire as Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut again
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass.
Vessels report being hit by gunfire as Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut again
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the strait on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass.
Nordhaus Underscores National Guard's Indispensable Role
Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, testified that 2025's dual-mission operations — from combat strikes in Iran to domestic crisis response — prove the guard needs urgent modernization and funding reform.
Army pushes industry to share costs as GE seeks more funding for ITEP testing
“We don’t want to do all the development, we want to do the procurement. We want to buy it for the long term, so that that’s where we’re going back to the manufacturers and having negotiations about, how do we best position the development so that it’s not all on the governme
Lockheed Martin nabs $105M ground system contract to support next-gen GPS
The upgrade to be performed under then new contract would allow Lockheed Martin’s AEP ground system to replace RTX’s long-troubled OCX program for future GPS IIIF birds.
Air Force unit executes test of Anduril’s semiautonomous combat drone
Airmen operated Auduril's YFQ-44A jet-powered combat drone, which could someday fly alongside piloted fighters.
Air Force unit executes test of Anduril’s semiautonomous combat drone
Airmen operated Auduril's YFQ-44A jet-powered combat drone, which could someday fly alongside piloted fighters.
US Marine Corps releases video showcasing new Medium Landing Ship design
The service's new Medium Landing Ship is designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports.
US Marine Corps releases video showcasing new Medium Landing Ship design
The service's new Medium Landing Ship is designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports.
Fighting instructions, acquisition reform and Iran: What we expect from Sea Air Space 2026
Aaron Mehta and Diana Stancy preview what’s to come at this year’s Sea Air Space.
Air Force secretary eyes multi-year deals for satellites, aircraft
Pentagon officials are seeking lawmakers’ authorization to buy weapon systems through multi-year deals “across the board, not only with munitions, but actually with the production of aircraft, with the production of spacecraft,” said Air Force Secretary Troy Meink.
9 firms win orbital AMTI deals, Space Force says
The Space Force did not disclose when the contracts were awarded or their individual dollar values.
Army exploring refueling requirement for Cheyenne II MV-75: Official
“We don’t have those organic to the Army. So I think we need to solve our own problems, and think about how do we do our own, let’s call it logistical resupply in the air, of an MV-75,” Maj. Gen. Clair Gill, PAE of Maneuver Air, said.
Guard Unit 'Turns Blue,' Symbolizing Mobile Infantry Transition
The Nevada Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 221st Cavalry Regiment transitioned from a mounted cavalry formation to a mobile infantry battalion during a "turning blue" ceremony at the Clark County Armory in Las Vegas.
The history of America’s long-term efforts to plan for a war with China [BOOK EXCERPT]
In this excerpt from his new book, ‘War Plan Taiwan,’ Rowan Allport details the history of US planning for a conflict with China in defense of Taiwan.
How chest-thumping rhetoric erodes service member safety
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's brash rhetoric is profoundly destabilizing for actively-serving military families, this military spouse argues.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower experiences small fire while undergoing maintenance
The aircraft carrier has been sidelined since it began planned maintenance availability at Naval Support Activity Portsmouth on Jan. 8, 2025.
Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ testbed hot-swaps AI brains mid-flight
“While the aircraft was flying, the software was queued up so that we could have different companies’ behaviors take control of the platform and fly [it],” said Dan Salluce, Northrop’s senior director for aerospace systems.
Marines starting early work on sixth-gen fighter jet concepts
Its early, but a top Marine general said he would expect a next-gen fighter to “look something like” the Navy’s F/A-XX.
China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war
As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.
US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
Some European counterparts have been told that select U.S. weapons deliveries may be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks.
US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say
Some European counterparts have been told that select U.S. weapons deliveries may be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks.
Indra to make Spanish variant of amphibious vehicle used by US Marines
Indra has struck its deal with Italy’s IDV, which is the design authority, intellectual property owner and supplier of core components on the vehicle.
Air Force, Army, Marines Unite for Joint Air Traffic Control Training
Airmen, soldiers and Marines completed two weeks of airfield training at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., learning valuable skills while highlighting the power of military interoperability.
Dutch broadcaster tracks carrier-group frigate with Bluetooth gadget
The MoD has made adjustments in response to the reported incident, including no longer allowing greeting cards with batteries to be sent.
‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a year
A total of 22 generals signed a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters per year.
‘American Solitaire’ puts a veteran’s invisible wounds front and center
Aaron Davidman's film follows a combat veteran as he navigates the challenges of returning home from Afghanistan.
Air Force hits fiscal 2026 recruitment goal ahead of schedule
Five months ahead of the end of fiscal 2026, the Air Force and Space Force achieved their recruiting goal in part to the Delayed Entry Program.
Combat search and rescue’s uncertain future: As A-10s phase out, US Air Force faces questions of what comes next
The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with plans to retire the A-10, which for decades has proven ideally suited for combat search-and-rescue operations.
Hegseth Urges Iran to 'Choose Wisely' During Epic Fury Ceasefire, Blockade
During a Pentagon press briefing, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged the new Iranian regime to make wise choices amid a ceasefire in combat operations, and to work in good faith toward a deal with the United States.
Caine Praises Sailors, Marines Enforcing Iran Blockade
During a press conference at the Pentagon, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked the sailors and Marines on board vessels in the Persian Gulf enforcing the blockade of ships that sail from Iranian ports.
Military Leaders Update Congress on Force Readiness, Quality of Life Programs
Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcommittee.
Golden Dome Will Protect Homeland, Provide Layered Defense, Leaders Say
During a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee's strategic forces subcommittee, the assistant secretary of war for space policy reiterated the need for the Golden Dome for America as he described the intensifying strategic competition facing the nation.
Counter-UAS Marketplace Streamlines Acquisition, First Purchases Total $13 Million
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the first set of purchases completed through its new counter-unmanned aircraft systems marketplace, four acquisitions collectively valued at $13 million.
Africom Commences Exercise Flintlock 2026 in Africa
U.S. Africa Command hosted dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire, officially beginning Exercise Flintlock 2026, its annual combined special operations exercise.
Marines Conduct Cargo UAS Shipboard Testing
The Marine Corps recently conducted shipboard testing with the TRV-150C tactical resupply unmanned aircraft system aboard an amphibious transport dock ship, marking a significant milestone in advancing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship resupply solutions for combat logistics battalions.
Navy Dive Medical Recovery Team Provides Initial Care to Artemis II Crew
A Navy dive medical team served as the first responders for the Artemis II crew, providing critical assessments and assistance during their safe splashdown and recovery off the coast of San Diego.
Hegseth, Indonesian Counterpart Announce Defense Partnership
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed his Indonesian counterpart — Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin — to the Pentagon, where the two men announced the establishment of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership between the two countries.
US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says
“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” the president wrote on Sunday.
US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says
“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” the president wrote on Sunday.
US-Iran peace talks end without deal as delegations leave Pakistan
Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations to end fighting that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy.
US-Iran peace talks end without deal as delegations leave Pakistan
Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations to end fighting that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy.
US military begins clearing Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
Reports emerged Saturday about the presence of U.S. Navy ships in the strait.
US military begins clearing Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
Reports emerged Saturday about the presence of U.S. Navy ships in the strait.
The only Navy Seabee awarded the nation’s highest award for valor
The early, brutal battle to protect a Special Forces camp near Dong Xoai changed the course of the Vietnam War. Marvin Shields gave his all in its defense.
The president who threatened to end a civilization is supposed to guarantee Ukraine’s survival
Trump's Iran war has diverted diplomats and drained interceptor stockpiles — just as his envoys were supposed to deliver security guarantees to Kyiv.