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Jun 05, 2025
The UK is mulling a nuclear sharing role in NATO amid a strategic defense overhaul.
May 30, 2025
DARPA has announced a power-beaming distance record of 8.6 km (5.3 mi) for the laser-based system that could support many military applications.
May 30, 2025
The continental U.S. is on the front line of a foreign adversary’s actions against us for the first time since the War of 1812.
May 29, 2025
The U.S. military and intelligence communities are dividing up responsibilities for remote-sensing data acquisition.
May 27, 2025
Failure to adapt NATO in the current geopolitical situation risks fracturing the alliance and empowering adversaries.

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Apr 16, 2026
The production model of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae successfully completed its maiden flight on April 15.
Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. Air Force seeks a multiyear procurement framework for air- and spacecraft similar to recent munitions agreements.
Apr 15, 2026
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) revealed the Army’s fiscal 2027 budget excludes funding for the program.
Apr 15, 2026
GE Aerospace has expedited T901 engine development for the U.S. Army and reduced costs despite program uncertainty.
Apr 15, 2026
The Pentagon's budget largely excludes Army aviation, raising concerns amidst broader defense spending increases.
Apr 15, 2026
The U.S. Air Force is now looking at options for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance uncrewed aircraft in the “attritable” cost category.
Apr 15, 2026
The UK says the package will be critical to Ukraine’s counterstrike and defenses against Russian attacks, as well as bolstering the UK’s UAS capabilities.
Apr 15, 2026
A Finnish startup developing autonomous airships has secured funding from NATO’s Innovation Fund.