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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 6h
Because of delays relying on vendors, Navy maintainers have been forced to scavenge parts from submarines and grounded aircraft.
Navy cannibalizing materiel for spare parts, watchdog says
Because of delays relying on vendors, Navy maintainers have been forced to scavenge parts from submarines and grounded aircraft.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 6h
The military said that the new jets would be particularly important for electronic warfare, replacing Berlin’s aging fleet of Tornado aircraft.
German lawmakers back new Eurofighters under $8 billion spending spree
The military said that the new jets would be particularly important for electronic warfare, replacing Berlin’s aging fleet of Tornado aircraft.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 11h
“Our goal is to become a significant player in the field of military UAS and advanced weapon systems,” said CEO Michal Strnad.
Czech defense group CSG aims to go from bullets to drones
“Our goal is to become a significant player in the field of military UAS and advanced weapon systems,” said CEO Michal Strnad.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 12h
German-French tank maker KNDS and shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are in the crosshairs for such action.
German arms makers lukewarm on government stakeholder push
German-French tank maker KNDS and shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are in the crosshairs for such action.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 1d
Rome’s readiness to use an EU accounting trick was signaled in a Ministry of Finance budget document issued this month.
Italy lines up fallback plan for freeing €12 billion defense spending
Rome’s readiness to use an EU accounting trick was signaled in a Ministry of Finance budget document issued this month.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 1d
Two air forces fly the Chinese-made J-10 fighter – China and Pakistan – but a third nation could soon become an operator of this 4.5-generation jet.
Bangladesh air force gets nod to spend billions on multirole fighters
Two air forces fly the Chinese-made J-10 fighter – China and Pakistan – but a third nation could soon become an operator of this 4.5-generation jet.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 1d
About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.
Texas National Guard deploying to Chicago Monday
About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 2d
The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."
Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition
The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 2d
The service said the 2025 Best Squad Competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."
Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition
The service said the 2025 Best Squad Competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 2d
From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.
Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years
From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 2d
Rising military budgets already led to a “material jump” in order backlog that is yet to be fully reflected in financial results and profit outlooks.
European arms industry growth to beat 10% a year, Redburn forecasts
Rising military budgets already led to a “material jump” in order backlog that is yet to be fully reflected in financial results and profit outlooks.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 2d
A contract for the program, which has a budget of $2.2 billion, is expected to be signed around November.
S. Korea picks L3Harris tech package for new early-warning aircraft
A contract for the program, which has a budget of $2.2 billion, is expected to be signed around November.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 3d
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.
Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Under Secretary.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 5d
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.
Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 5d
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 5d
Military officials in Europe have struggled to cut through the red tape that hinders fast transportation of troops and equipment across the continent.
EU rail push to eastern flank still snarled by rules: French general
Military officials in Europe have struggled to cut through the red tape that hinders fast transportation of troops and equipment across the continent.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 6d
The lowering of the rank associated with commanding Air Force units in Europe comes after Hegseth ordered a 20% cut to four-star general positions.
Pentagon downgrades leadership role for Air Forces-Europe to 3-star
The lowering of the rank associated with commanding Air Force units in Europe comes after Hegseth ordered a 20% cut to four-star general positions.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 6d
Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”
Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants
Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 6d
The Israeli company said it has yet to see a business impact of European nations souring on the Netanyahu government over the war in Gaza.
Missile and space division leads IAI’s revenue in 2025
The Israeli company said it has yet to see a business impact of European nations souring on the Netanyahu government over the war in Gaza.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 6d
Opinion: Adversaries are leveraging drones to challenge national airspace and disrupt civilian and military air operations without triggering full-scale conflict.
Hybrid air denial: The new gray zone battleground raging above Europe
Opinion: Adversaries are leveraging drones to challenge national airspace and disrupt civilian and military air operations without triggering full-scale conflict.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 6d
The German Navy's top officer said the planes would provide a “quantum leap” when it comes to range, sensors and duration of missions.
Germany receives first P-8 sub-hunting plane amid Baltic Sea tensions
The German Navy's top officer said the planes would provide a “quantum leap” when it comes to range, sensors and duration of missions.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 7d
Air Education and Training Command is preparing to teach instructor pilots on the T-7 and revamping its flying syllabus for the fifth-gen trainer.
US Air Force revamps pilot training as T-7 era nears
Air Education and Training Command is preparing to teach instructor pilots on the T-7 and revamping its flying syllabus for the fifth-gen trainer.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 7d
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 7d
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”
US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”
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Defense News @defensenews.bsky.social · 7d
Canberra had narrowed the competition to the HIMARS-PrSM and the StrikeMaster, which couples a Thales Bushmaster 4x4 chassis with Naval Strike Missiles.
Australia’s fresh HIMARS hankering may signal ship-killer role
Canberra had narrowed the competition to the HIMARS-PrSM and the StrikeMaster, which couples a Thales Bushmaster 4x4 chassis with Naval Strike Missiles.
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