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.
U.S. approves potential $832 million Javelin sale to Egypt for 2,020 anti-tank missiles and 200 lightweight command launch units
The U.S. State Department has approved Egypt’s request for a potential purchase of 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and 200 lightweight command launch units.
United States cuts Europe brigade allocation from five to three, reviews bases and seeks allied support for China deterrence
The United States has reduced the number of brigade combat teams assigned or allocated to Europe from five to three and is reviewing its military presence across the continent, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said.
Member of Congress Raja Krishnamoorthi demands Pentagon answers on F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong, citing stealth risks
Member of Congress Raja Krishnamoorthi urged the Pentagon to investigate the reported diversion of F-35 components to Hong Kong, warning that Chinese access to the parts could expose sensitive stealth technology.
U.S. Department of War warns of limited capacity to increase weapons production in a crisis
The United States lacks the industrial capacity to rapidly increase production of key weapons systems and munitions in a crisis, the Department of War warned in a new strategy.
Taiwan receives first two Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters, beginning deliveries under its 66-aircraft U.S. purchase
Taiwan’s first two Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 70 fighters landed at an air base near Taitung on October 2.
Safran to double Texas turbojet capacity by 2028 to meet rising missile and drone demand and add Naval Strike Missile engine assembly
Safran Power Units will double capacity at its Grand Prairie, Texas, facility, expanding U.S. production of turbojet engines for missiles and drones.
Hegseth sets out autonomous warfare command and resilient military basing plans in six initiatives for U.S. force development
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for a new combatant command dedicated to autonomous warfare and a program to make U.S. military installations more self-sufficient.