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WASHINGTON — Earlier this year, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said he expected the Bell-Textron-made MV-75 tilt-rotor long-range assault helicopter will be delivered to formations for testing by the end of this year or the beginning of next. But two months later, the Army’s Program Executive Acquisition for Maneuver Air said today it’s “too early to tell” if that timeline is still viable.  A lot’s gonna have to do with funding as we go into a new year,” Maj. Gen. Clair Gill told Breaking Defense. “So there are a number of variables that I don’t want to commit…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—The Army is sprinting to field drones and counter-drone systems throughout its units, but there are a handful of capabilities they’re still looking for in order to make these new systems viable in combat.That starts with the training environment, Col. Burr Miller, of Security Assistance Group-Ukraine, said Tuesday at the AUSA Global Force Symposium.“I saw many U.S. systems in Ukraine that did not survive contact because they were not prepared for the environment,” he said, calling on vendors to help the Army develop training that models the way drone warfare is actually playing out in Ukraine. One of the key…

A Danish Leopard 2A7 prepares to undertake exercises with the US military in 2025. Credit: US Army Denmark is boosting its Leopard 2 track contract value, awarded directly to KNDS FMI cites increased track demand and says only KNDS can supply them Move fits wider Danish defence spending rises amid heightened security pressures The Danish Ministry of Defence’s Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) has moved to increase the value of an ongoing 15-year framework agreement for the supply of tracks for its Leopard 2 tanks, first awarded in 2020. According to a 20 March contract awarded notice, the FMI will…

Following a high-level diplomatic exchange, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to de-escalation and the restoration of peace in West Asia.During a telephone conversation with United States President Donald Trump, both leaders shared their perspectives on the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region. The Prime Minister emphasised the necessity of immediate stability to prevent further conflict.A central theme of the discussion was the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Modi underlined that keeping this maritime corridor open, secure, and accessible is vital for global economic well-being and international peace.Both the Indian and American…

Army Technology The Skydio X10D provides ISR capability at the platoon level and can operate autonomously without GPS. Source link

WASHINGTON — As more and more satellite communication systems launch into low-Earth orbit, the “attack surface” for malicious cyber actors is growing as well, warns a new report circulated in part by the National Security Agency. “This growth puts critical networks that depend on these satellite services at greater risk. Securing this infrastructure is essential to ensuring the resilience of commercial communications, national security systems and emergency response capabilities,” the report states. “A successful cyber attack could lead to service disruptions, exposure of sensitive data, and even physical harm to individuals and assets. This reinforces the urgent need for robust…

The Pentagon’s equity stake in critical minerals company MP Materials seems to be paying off. “We were on the verge of an economic shutdown” last year as China restricted rare earth magnetics exports to the U.S. said James Litinsky, the CEO of MP Materials, during the Hill & Valley Forum on Tuesday.  “At that time, we were beginning the process of our deal with the Pentagon…we ultimately got that deal done in July, that public-private partnership. And so fast forward a year, and the good news is…we’ve been really maniacal in getting this supply chain home.”Last year, the Defense Department became MP…

LOCUST X3 is the third generation of AeroVironment’s high-energy laser weapon system. Credit: © AeroVironment, Inc. AeroVironment has released LOCUST X3, the third-generation version of its high-energy laser weapon system, designed to address a range of uncrewed aerial and surface threats. The third-generation platform incorporates lessons from previously fielded systems and allows rapid, cost-effective targeting of Group 1-3 uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and uncrewed surface vehicles (USV). The LOCUST X3, recently highlighted on CBS News’ 60 Minutes, delivers engagements at a price point below $5 per shot and supports continuous operation without the “reload limitations” required by traditional defence systems.…

The escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have placed the international community on edge, raising significant concerns regarding regional stability and the potential for a full-scale military confrontation.In a recent discussion on NDTV, Professor Robert Pape articulated that the current geopolitical climate necessitates the involvement of neutral third parties to navigate the complex web of hostilities.He posits that while the rhetoric between Washington and Tehran remains fiery, diplomatic channels are being maintained through the quiet but persistent efforts of strategic middle powers.Professor Robert A. Pape is a prominent University of Chicago political scientist and national security expert known…

CRS Reportedly, THAAD is capable of engaging targets at ranges of 150-200 kilometers (km). THAAD covers the BMD middle tier and defends a larger area than the Patriot Air and Missile Defense… Source link