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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

A member of the U.S. Army takes part in a fitness competition with the U.S. Capitol in the background on the day of a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday in Washington, D.C
Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 11, 2025.

Trump expected to sign $1 trillion annual defense bill, despite provisions of aid to Ukraine

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, US, December 6, 2025.

Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel


Bennett: We’ll continue to ‘act firmly’ against Iran

Defense minister discusses regional threats in Pentagon visit.

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett meets US Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper in Washington

US fielded a low-yield submarine-launched ballistic missile warhead

"This supplemental capability strengthens deterrence and provides the United States a prompt, more survivable low-yield strategic weapon," said John Rood, undersecretary of defense for policy.

US submarine New Mexico is seen during NATO's Dynamic Manta 2017 anti-submarine warfare exercise, in Catania's harbour

Israel procures five CH-53 helicopters for spare parts

IAF Yas'ur helicopters grounded following devastating engine fire destroyed a platform in November

US Navy Sikorsky CH-53 helicopters to use as spare parts bought by Israel's Defense Ministry

Israeli counter-drone co D-Fend raises $28m

"Many counter-drone platforms were assessed by the DIU seeking the optimal solutions, and we are proud to have been down-selected."

EMPLOYEES CHECK an Elbit Systems Ltd. Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the company’s drone factory in Rehovot last month.