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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

By Riley Ceder, Zita Ballinger Fletcher and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago

Cars wait to enter Fort Bliss, Texas, Sept. 9, 2014.

3D printing barracks? Military eyes new ways to cut construction costs

Top military engineers met with lawmakers this week to discuss cost-efficient methods for supporting future military construction.

2 months ago

New Army-funded tech creates realistic terrain, avatars in simulations

The same institute created Oscar-winning facial scanning tech for major Hollywood films like "Blade Runner 2049" and "Avatar."

5 months ago

Australia announces $4.7 billion purchase of US air defense missiles

The deal checks off a top priority in Australia's 2024 defense strategy, published this spring.

By Noah Robertson

7 months ago

No pilots, all cargo: Airbus tests loading of autonomous helicopter

The nose of this autonomous variant of the UH-72 Lakota will open up, allowing weapons or larger pieces of cargo to be front-loaded into the helicopter.

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago

Anduril debuts Bolt, loitering munition on contract with Marine Corps

The drone comes in two forms, one capable of surveillance operations and another that can directly strike targets.

By Noah Robertson

7 months ago