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Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
US pledges longer-range ‘small-diameter bomb’ for Ukraine
The U.S. announced Friday it will send Ukraine the Boeing-made ground-launched small-diameter bomb, a weapon that can double its strike range.
By Joe Gould
DARPA wants a heavy cargo plane that can land at sea
The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities.
US still holds back long-range ATACMS missiles from Ukraine
The long-range weapons are seen by the Pentagon as needless for the conflict, and possibly escalatory – at least for now.
By Joe Gould
Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sector
A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Biden nixes Trump design for Air Force One over cost, delay
The new aircraft are estimated to replace the VC-25A planes in 2026, years behind schedule.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
US unveils $800 million in weapons and equipment, plus training, for Ukraine
Here are the weapons and systems heading to Ukraine under a new American aid package.
Congress passes budget with defense boost, $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid
Senate lawmakers finalized a $1.5 trillion spending bill late Thursday that provides $13.6 billion in new aid for Ukraine and gives funding stability for the Defense Department for the rest of the fiscal year.
Frontline Photos: March 6, 2022
Arriving safely in Poland, refueling over Eastern Europe, aiming from a helicopter and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Coast Guard, fire department, rescue pilots after cargo jet crashes in ocean off Hawaii
Rescuers in a Coast Guard helicopter spotted the debris field and two people in the water.
By Michelle Monroe