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Taiwan gets US Abrams tanks, hardening final defenses in an invasion

The Abrams represents a significant step up in terms of firepower and protection compared to Taiwan’s current fleet of decades-old M60 and M48 …

US Defense Secretary Had Little Scheduled Access to Biden Amid Israel’s War With Hamas …

(JNS) – In the beginning of the current administration’s tenure, Lloyd Austin, the U.S. defense secretary, had regular access to U.S. President Joe …

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds Press Briefing – Defense.gov

So, first I want to bring up one item. As you know, we have been briefing you regularly that there are approximately 900 US troops deployed to Syria.

DARPA completes automated fueling-at-sea test for USV program – Naval News

DARPA press release. The USV Defiant is intended to operate autonomously for long durations at sea and is designed from the ground up with no …

CoVar Awarded DARPA Contract to Define Ethical Standards for Future Autonomous Systems

DARPA’s ASIMOV program. DARPA recognizes that as autonomy and AI become increasingly integrated into complex decision-making …

AMPP applauds increased funding for corrosion oversight in FY25 National Defense …

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) commends the bipartisan Congressional imminent passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 …

Wicker reveals new DOD acquisition reform bill as he preps for key defense chair

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), who is expected to chair the Senate Armed Services Committee next year, unveiled new legislation today aimed at …

K2 Space Secures $60 Million Contract for First Mega Class Satellite Launch in 2026

The mission received funding through a combination of government contributions, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) matching funds, and private …

S. Korean and U.S. defense chiefs reaffirm “ironclad” alliance regardless of Seoul’s domestic

… Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have reaffirmed their countries’ alliance. Remarks to this end were shared …

US to announce final package of new arms for Ukraine in coming days, sources say

The Biden administration will announce in the coming days its final Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative package, using up the remaining funds …