US Defense Department

Dec- 2022 -

8 December

US Defense Bill Includes $12 Billion Military Boost for Taiwan

The final draft of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act includes up to $12 billion in security assistance to Taiwan over the next five years.

Nov- 2022 -

29 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Rafael Drone Dome Wins Pentagon Approval

The US Department of Defense has approved Rafael’s Drone Dome counter-drone system to compete for future contracts following a demonstration.

9 November

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Pentagon Launches Hypersonic Test Bed Project for Weapons Development

The Department of Defense has launched a multi-party project to ramp up its hypersonic weapons testing capacity.

Oct- 2022 -

27 October

Americas

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

US Receives First Flight Software for Next-Gen Missile Interceptor

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first flight software package for the Next Generation Interceptor to the US Defense Department.

13 October

Europe

rocket is launched from a truck-mounted multiple rocket launcher towards Russian positions in Kharkiv

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Planning Ukraine’s Transition From Soviet to Western Weapons: Report

NATO will discuss a long-term strategy to rebuild Ukraine’s defense industry and bring the country closer to the alliance in training and equipment.

5 October

Americas

A student pilot flies a T-6A Texan II during a training sortie near Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

USAF Launches Pilot-Tailored ‘Ready Airman Training’

The US Air Force introduced a new Ready Airman Training program for pilots, equipping them with vital skills during critical missions at home and abroad.

5 October

Americas

California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Lockheed to Supply New Zealand’s ‘Super Hercules’ Weapons System Trainers

The US Defense Department awarded Lockheed Martin a $38-million deal to supply C-130J Weapons System Trainers to the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

4 October

War

Inder Singh Bisht

US to Announce Four More HIMARS in $625M Ukraine Package: Report

The Biden administration is reportedly expected to announce a $625 million weapons aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, including four HIMARS launchers.

Sep- 2022 -

29 September

Air

Lockheed and Verizon testing 5G-powered drones

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Lockheed, Verizon Test 5G-Powered Drones for Intel Collection

Lockheed and Verizon have completed a demonstration of their joint 5G-powered drone project, showcasing secure and reliable connections for transferring high-speed, real-time intelligence.

26 September

Arms