DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Senate has passed the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill, which includes key investments for military infrastructure upgrades and enhanced services for veterans across North Dakota. Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured provisions to advance upgrades[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Army is moving forward with plans to add up to four new Patriot missile battalions, including one designated for deployment to Guam as part of a broader effort to strengthen missile defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The expansion responds to operational strain across the existing[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded two missile procurement contracts totaling $7.8 billion to support the operational needs of U.S. forces and select international allies. The decision reflects a strategic shift toward multiyear acquisitions to meet growing demand for advanced precision-guided munitions. Lockheed Martin received the larger[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS An F-15E Strike Eagle deployed to Kadena Air Base in Japan experienced a mechanical malfunction when its left rear wheel detached during taxiing, causing the aircraft to tilt before coming to a controlled stop. No injuries or damage to surrounding personnel or infrastructure were reported. The incident occurred[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Anduril Industries has officially opened a large-scale manufacturing facility in McHenry, Mississippi, becoming one of only three domestic suppliers of solid rocket motors (SRMs) in the United States. This move breaks a long-standing duopoly in the SRM market and expands the nation’s industrial capacity to meet growing defense[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS U.S. defense officials and industry partners face persistent challenges in acquiring small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), as evolving technologies, disjointed acquisition programs, and dependence on foreign components hinder progress. The U.S. Air Force recently requested input from private industry to help shape a commercial roadmap for small drones,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable arrived in Brisbane, Australia, on July 26, followed a day later by the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio. The port visits highlight growing US-Australia defense cooperation and come as both nations mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in the[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Senate has confirmed Admiral Daryl Caudle as Chief of Naval Operations and General B. Chance Saltzman as Chief of Space Operations, resolving long-standing vacancies in two key military branches. Their appointments come during intense debate over national defense priorities, as lawmakers weigh strategic competition with China[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS President Donald Trump has pledged to supply Ukraine with advanced Patriot missile systems, a move that has prompted concern among European allies about potential gaps in their air defenses. This commitment arrives as Russian missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities intensify, underscoring Kyiv’s urgent need for enhanced[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Navy has completed a 73-hour unmanned endurance flight using the solar-powered Skydweller drone, marking a key milestone in long-duration, autonomous aviation. The flight, conducted from Stennis, Mississippi, demonstrates the potential of solar-electric propulsion and autonomous control in future naval intelligence and surveillance operations. The Skydweller drone,[Read More…]