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Two US aircraft carriers to stay in Middle East after Hezbollah attack
It's the latest deployment extension of a Navy aircraft carrier in the Middle East, as concerns continue over the potential of a regional war erupting.
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DISA eyes more vendors, faster contracts for joint cloud successor
The director of the Defense Information Systems Agency said Tuesday the department is in the early phases of planning for JWCC Next.
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How a 1950s-era law has become a flashpoint for the US arms industry
A Pentagon push into biomanufacturing, by way of the Defense Production Act, has opened a debate about where U.S. priorities should lie.
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Pentagon watchdog to review JLOTS system used for Gaza aid pier
The inquiry is separate from another review of America's military pier to deliver aid into the Gaza strip.
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The Pentagon is shipping new pieces to Guam’s air-defense puzzle
The Missile Defense Agency is developing a command center integrating a variety of capability for an air and missile defense architecture for Guam.
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US approves $3.5 billion sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea
The sale, which still needs approval from Congress, would continue a huge year in foreign military sales that are reaching historic highs.
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Military sexual assault rate higher than DOD estimates, report finds
During the war in Afghanistan, 24% of active duty women and 1.9% of active duty men experienced sexual assault, the report found.
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Key homeland defense radar test is back on the calendar after anomaly
After MDA canceled a ballistic missile target tracking test of its Long-Range Discrimination Radar, it is now poised to conduct the major test next year.
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AUKUS countries update rules on sharing defense kit
The new rules will make it easier for the U.S., U.K. and Australia to share vast amounts of defense equipment.
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The US tried to fix its foreign military sales system. Did it work?
Reforming the vast process has become a growing national security concern since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Missile Defense Agency to pick hypersonic interceptor vendor this year
The MDA will soon conclude a competition to develop an interceptor capable of defeating hypersonic threats in the glide phase of flight.
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Pentagon begins awarding contracts for next round of Replicator
Since Replicator's inception, the Pentagon has awarded contracts for 30 different hardware and software efforts with more than 50 major subcontracts.
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Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fund
The Pentagon's CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.
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Anduril to open software-based manufacturing hub to scale production
The California-based defense technology company announced it will build its first 'Arsenal' manufacturing facility in the United States.
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Pentagon head defends decision to revoke plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he believed the depth of American losses and sacrifice from 9/11 demand that the accused stand trial.
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US, Australia announce additional basing and weapons plans
Officials announced several initiatives Tuesday that seek to solidify defense cooperation between the two nations.
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US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensions
The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
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