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Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence idea faces numerous challenges [BRIEF]
The Trump administration has indicated a desire to rapidly expand and strengthen continental U.S. missile defence by building what it is calling the Golden Dome.
IAM Union hails congressional endorsement of F-35 and F135 programmes funding
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has welcomed strong bipartisan backing from 125 members of Congress for continued funding of the F-35 Lightning II and F135 engine programmes.
Canada reaffirms military alliance with US and signals openness to Golden Dome programme
Canada has reiterated its close military partnership with the United States and expressed support for President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence initiative.
U.S. soldiers deploy advanced radar systems to support border security near Rio Grande City
U.S. Soldiers stationed near Rio Grande City are employing battlefield-proven radar systems to assist federal agencies in detecting low-flying aerial threats.
Anduril and Meta join forces to develop advanced XR technology for U.S. military
Anduril Industries and Meta have announced a partnership to design and deliver integrated extended reality (XR) products for the American military.
Norway and U.S. pioneer cross-national weapons integration in NATO’s Formidable Shield 25
In a first for NATO, Norwegian Armed Forces successfully guided live U.S. munitions to target during a multinational exercise on 14 May, using an advanced networked weapons system.
Romania intends to cooperate with U.S. on tank and artillery ammunition production
Romania and the United States are advancing plans to jointly manufacture NATO-standard ammunition, following the signing of Letters of Request (LOR) by Romanian Minister of Economy Bogdan Ivan.
Defending the triad: sustaining the nuclear sea leg
The Defense Logistics Agency has helped sustain the “sea leg” of the U.S. nuclear triad since the Cold War began. It is one of the agency’s first and most continuous efforts directly supporting the nation’s defense.
U.S. military leaders emphasise urgent need to modernise nuclear triad
The United States must modernise its ageing nuclear triad to maintain strategic deterrence against growing global threats, senior defence officials told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Nuclear weapon: NNSA assembles first B61-13 gravity bomb ahead of schedule
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has completed the assembly of the first B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb.
Trump’s deal: Qatar to buy MQ-9B unmanned aircraft and counter-drone solutions from the U.S.
The United States and Qatar have reached a series of significant arms agreements worth $3 billion, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf state.
Trump announces potential new F-55 fighter jet and upgraded F-22 Raptor
Trump’s reference to a two-engine design suggests that the F-55 might not be a straightforward adaptation of the single-engine F-35, but rather an entirely new platform.