The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 yearsAmid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.By Jared Keller6 days ago
New hypersonic missiles unveiled for fighter planes, ground systemsThe medium-range hypersonic system is powered by a liquid rocket engine, is able to alter its speed in flight and can be adapted for use.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 weeks ago
Negotiators push for more talks after US and Iran convene in OmanU.S. and Iranian officials convened in Oman on Friday, opening the door to a modest easing of tensions even as American warships mass in the Arabian Sea.By Tanya Noury7 weeks ago
OpinionBiodefense is core defense It's crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO's 3.5% core defense spending target.By Christine Parthemore and Andy Weber3 months ago
End of an era: The Dust Devils and one final homage to the HarrierThis fall, the “Dust Devils” of the Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron brought the AV-8B Harrier’s decades-long testing era to an official close. By Alan de Herrera4 months ago
Pentagon wants ‘calculated’ risk culture in weapons buying revampThe Pentagon said its overhauled acquisition strategy emphasizes — but doesn't mandate — speed in weapons buying.By Stephen Losey4 months ago