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How new US defense policies impact security and industry - opinion
The United States is overhauling how it builds and fields military power. These changes are reshaping national security, the defense workforce, and local economies in ways every community will feel
US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal
Trump expected to sign $1 trillion annual defense bill, despite provisions of aid to Ukraine
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
Could aliens be investigating us? It's more likely than you think
Aliens may be sending us very small "dandelion seed" probes to gather information.
In Egypt, Pentagon chief seeks to balance human rights and security
US officials say the United States can only take limited steps against allies on rights issues if it wants to avoid rival powers gaining influence.
US helicopter raid in Syria kills top IS member, wounds four US troops
"The targeted ISIS senior leader, Hamza al-Homsi, was killed," the Defense Department said.
NASA, DARPA to develop nuclear rocket engine as soon as 2027
A nuclear thermal engine for a space rocket could be three or more times as efficient as conventional chemical rockets.
IAI reveals 'Point Blank' missile that can be carried in a backpack
The missile uses electro-optical systems to collect surveillance information and can take off and land in a soldier's hand.
Taiwan reports China's largest incursion yet to air defense zone
The White House said the United States was concerned by China's military activity near Taiwan, which it called "provocative" and "destabilizing."
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.