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Stratasys selected for multi‑million‑dollar US Department of Defense manufacturing program

Thousands of systems manufactured by Stratasys have been deployed across aerospace and defense production environments around the world

Airbus A400
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described Israel as a true ally during a press conference at the Pentagon on March 2, in Arlington, Virginia.

Pentagon denies report of Hegseth-linked pre-strike defense investments

US and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025

US considers sending additional 10,000 ground troops to Middle East amid Iran talks - report

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East - report


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.

A soldier attending the United States Army Air Assault School rappels from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, US, Feb 13, 2020.

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.

 Artist concept of Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft, which will demonstrate a nuclear thermal rocket engine.

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.

IAI's POINT BLANK missile

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."

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022.

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.

The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (R) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf depart Naval Station Norfolk to ride out the storm in the Atlantic Ocean ahead of Hurricane Florence, in Norfolk, Virginia, September 10, 2018.

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.

 Veterans take part in a flag raising ceremony at a former military post on Kinmen, Taiwan, October 15, 2021. Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War.

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.

The Pentagon, headquarters of the US Department of Defense, taken September 2018

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.

The Pentagon, headquarters of the US Department of Defense, taken September 2018

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.

Military vehicles carrying hypersonic cruise missiles DF-100 drive past Tiananmen Square during the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China in Beijing

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.

PREVIEW XML A member of the Ukrainian National Guard fires a D-30 howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region