US Department of Defense
USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says
The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.
Andy Burnham, European leaders plan US trip to seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine - report
US Army secretary expected to step down by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth - report
Pentagon fires editor-in-chief of US military newspaper, reportedly for opposing censorship
China says it drove away US cruiser that 'illegally intruded' waters near South China Sea
China claims nearly all of the South China Sea and the waters have become a major flashpoint in its relationship with its neighbours and the US.
US General Mark Milley says invading Taiwan would be ‘very difficult’ for China
The issue of Taiwan has come to the forefront of global politics over the last year, with accusations of escalation on both the US and Chinese sides.
US: Unable to confirm if Afghan commandos were recruited by Russian Wagner Group
This is in response to news reports that Russia was indeed recruiting Afghan special forces who fought with the US to fight in Ukraine.
Russia, China highlighted as severe threats to US in new defense strategy report
Other major threats detailed in the 80-page report included Iran, North Korea and several violent extremist organizations.
Hypersonic weapons may prove difficult for US to track
The United States Department of Defense is struggling to keep up in their lines of defense against hypersonic weapons - a threat that continues to creep up.
USA DoD: Standardization will help Ukraine defense
Undersecretary LaPlante explained his reasoning in terms of interchangeable parts. He pointed out that the 155 mm artillery rounds for the M-777 howitzer should all be interchangeable.
Pentagon and Lockheed reach deal to build 375 F-35 fighter jets
The deal is a starting point for finalizing pricing which would likely not be locked in for several weeks if not months, making the ultimate value of the deal and each jet still uncertain.
Russia-Ukraine war: What is in the new US security package to Ukraine?
The US Defense Department website states that the US and its allies stand "in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine."
Pentagon considers using SpaceX for fleet of militarized Starships
SpaceX is already functionally a defense contractor and has launched American military satellites and recently bolstering Ukrainian communication links with Starlink.
MoSAIC Challenge brings about new tech for future indoor battlefields
It was divided into 5 mini-challenges with each one focusing on a specific capability to enable remote autonomous indoor maneuvering that can be integrated into one solution for both governments.
