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July 26, 2023

Russian jet launches flares at MQ-9 Reaper in Syria, ‘severely damaging’ propeller: US

Breaking Defense: A Russian fighter jet launched flares at a US MQ-9 Reaper drone flying above Syria and “severely” damaged its propeller recently,

July 25, 2023

25,000 Sailors, Marines to Prepare for Global Conflict in Large Scale Exercise 2023

USNI News: The Navy and Marines are taking a second crack at an exercise that will simulate a massive global

July 24, 2023

Sen. Case: Defense authorization bill passed by House fails on national issues but strengthens Hawai‘i’s role in Indo-Pacific

Big Island Now: The $886 billion U.S. House-passed version of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act strengthens America’s

July 24, 2023

As Iran launches air force drill, US beefs up plane fleet in Persian Gulf

The Times of Israel: Iran on Sunday began an annual air force drill in the central part of country, state

July 21, 2023

Lester Holt To Anchor ‘NBC Nightly News’ From Alaska To Spotlight U.S. Missile Defense Amid Tensions With China And Russia

Deadline: Lester Holt is taking NBC Nightly News to Alaska next week for a special broadcast that will focus on the U.S. defense

July 21, 2023

Lockheed secures $221M Army deal for high-powered air defense laser prototype

Breaking Defense: The US Army has selected at least one company, Lockheed Martin, to develop a new high-energy laser prototype to protect

July 21, 2023

US State Dept. clears $2.9 billion sale of missiles to Germany

Defense News: The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to Germany of air-to-air missiles worth an estimated $2.9 billion.

July 21, 2023

Army to Field Hypersonic Weapon in Fall 2023, Secretary Says

National Defense: The U.S. Army is currently developing its first Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system, with the first battery to be

July 20, 2023

Taiwan Mulls NASAMS Air Defense System Acquisition From US

The Defense Post: The Taiwanese government has confirmed plans to procure National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from the US

July 19, 2023

White House, Congress Disagree About Proposed US Missile Defense Plan

VOA News: Differences are emerging between Congress and the White House concerning missile defense policy, as outlined in the proposed