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US State Dept OKs potential $4.9 bln sale of aircraft to S. Korea, Pentagon says – Reuters

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft to South Korea for an estimated $4.92 …

NATO needs a ‘hellscape’ defense at ‘Replicator’ speed – Atlantic Council

A NATO defense built on the “hellscape” approach of low-cost, highly effective massed armaments like the US plan for the Indo-Pacific region would …

DOD Awards Project to Develop Open Radio Access Network Prototype at Fort Bliss

The Defense Department announced the award of a contract in the amount of $6514697.51 to Hughes Network Systems, LLC for the development of an …

Reefer gladness: Coral and oyster constructs to shield bases in Florida and Hawaii

DARPA is funding the Air Force project to determine whether it can provide adequate defenses against hurricanes and storm surges. Called Reefense …

Trump says he’ll put ex-NFL player in charge of US missile shield – The Hill

Former President Trump told supporters Sunday that he wants to put former NFL player and failed GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker in charge of …

How Will Europe Handle Trump’s Return? Defense and Trade Plans in Place? – YouTube

European leaders brace for a possible Trump return, accelerating military aid for Ukraine and preparing tariffs amid fears of strained …

Meta Opens Its AI Models to US Defense Agencies and Contractors – Bloomberg

Meta Platforms Inc. has granted approval for US government agencies and defense contractors to use its AI models, opening the door for Meta’s …

CMMC 2.0 Takes Compliance From Checkbox To Critical Cyber Defense – Forbes

December 2024 will mark a turning point in cybersecurity for government contractors as CMMC 2.0, a vital new framework from the Department of …

Harris and Trump are ignoring the US defense crisis – The Hill

Why have Kamala Harris and Donald Trump completely ignored any serious discussion of the dire state of America’s defenses in the campaign?

S Korea’s crucial quest to break tungsten ties with China – Asia Times

South Korea reviving its Sandong tungsten mine with US support and an eye on chip, battery and military supply chain security.