Pentagon

US Considering Switchblade Drone Swarms for Counter-China Initiative

The US Department of Defense is considering the Switchblade 600 kamikaze drone for the Replicator unmanned systems initiative.

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US DoD Wants SpaceX’s Starship for ‘Sensitive, Dangerous Missions’

The Pentagon has reached out to spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX about potentially taking over its Starship rocket to support military missions.

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US Warms to Israel’s Apache Helicopter Request After Initial Denial

Israel’s push for Apache helicopters procurement from the US has reportedly gathered momentum after initial denial.

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Austin Under Fire for Undisclosed Hospitalization

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing growing criticism for waiting days to inform the White House and Congress about his hospitalization.

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US Says It Downs Many Drones, Missiles Fired by Houthis Over Red Sea

US military forces shot down more than a dozen attack drones and several missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthi rebels at shipping in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said.

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Northrop to Build Cloud Solution for Defense Intelligence Agency

The Defense Intelligence Agency has contracted Northrop Grumman to provide an integrated cloud and sensor solution for faster intelligence.

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US Congress Passes Huge $886B Defense Budget for 2024

The US Congress approved a staggering defense budget of $886 billion for 2024, while also extending a controversial overseas electronic surveillance system widely used by US intelligence services.

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US Army to Launch High-Altitude Spy Balloon Program in 2025

The US Army will soon launch a program to develop a high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform.

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Pentagon Opens Scholarship for US Navy Cybersecurity Specialists

The US Department of Defense has launched a project offering professional development opportunities to US Navy cybersecurity personnel.

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No Attacks on US Troops Since Israel-Hamas Truce: Pentagon

The near-daily attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria have stopped since a truce between Israel and Hamas went into effect last week, the Pentagon said.

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