U.S. Department of State approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles to Ukraine, with an estimated package value of $2.1 billion.
Petraeus says U.S. can’t be ‘held hostage’ on aluminum as domestic smelting revives
Retired Gen. David Petraeus, a former director of the CIA, has warned that the United States’ dependence on foreign primary aluminum is a national security risk, and called for the country to produce more of the materials its military and wider economy rely on.
U.S. moves to establish Autonomous Warfare Command to accelerate battlefield adoption of drones and robotics
Under Project Agincourt, operational units will work directly with autonomous systems and robotics companies to turn battlefield requirements into equipment that can be fielded and scaled.
U.S. and Japan launch Keen Sword 2027 with 56,000 personnel and partner forces to strengthen deterrence and combat readiness
Japan and the United States began Exercise Keen Sword 2027 on October 19, bringing approximately 56,000 personnel together with forces from seven other countries.
UK defence secretary calls for stronger defence industry and faster delivery of military capabilities during Washington talks
Britain must strengthen its defence industry and turn innovation into military capability faster, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said at the Pentagon on 15 October.
UK Secretary of Defence says F-35 and AUKUS partnerships show how Britain and U.S. can expand joint weapons production at scale
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called for Britain and the United States to deepen industrial cooperation and increase weapons production.
Advanced Navigation expands U.S. manufacturing in Huntsville to supply navigation systems for operations without reliable GPS
Advanced Navigation America is expanding manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama, to supply navigation systems for defense and autonomous platforms operating without reliable GPS.
Israel signs agreement with Pentagon to buy 12 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters
Israel has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to buy 12 Boeing Apache Echo attack helicopters for the Israel Defense Forces.
Greece agrees to $4 billion in U.S. deals to upgrade more F-16s and arm future F-35s as Portugal weighs its own F-35 buy
Greece has agreed to spend about $4 billion on U.S. weapons and equipment, a package that would bring another 37 of its F-16 fighters up to the Block 70 standard and pay for weapons its future F-35As can also carry.
Rafael and Raytheon deliver first Iron Dome interceptor made entirely in America to Israel
Rafael and Raytheon’s joint venture has delivered the first Iron Dome Tamir interceptor built and assembled entirely in the United States to the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO).
Australia receives second batch of HIMARS launchers two years ahead of schedule
The delivery comes a year after the first batch and expands the Army’s long-range strike capability.
U.S. special operations command expands Greenland training under Operation Apex Indigo
U.S. Special Operations Command North has brought all U.S. special operations activities in Greenland under a single framework, Operation Apex Indigo.