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US approves possible $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq
The United States has approved a potential $800 million sale of Bell helicopters, weapons and related equipment to Iraq,...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailUS launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets Tuesday following attempted attacks by the IRGC against American tr...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailMarines Stage Hornet Maritime Strike Package off Japan
The U.S. Marine Corps sortied anti-ship missile-equipped Hornets off Japan last month, showcasing its maritime strike ca...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailTo Secure the Natuna Sea, Indonesia Needs More Than New Ships
Maritime security is one of Indonesia’s most demanding defense domains. And at its current stage, Indonesia needs signif...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailFighting Proxy Wars in Latin America, the US Risks Repeating Mistakes from its War on Terror
How the Trump administration’s push to reframe insecurity in Latin America in counterterrorism terms has set the stage f...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailDrone wars deepen West’s critical minerals squeeze
15 million drones are set for deployment in the Russia-Ukraine war, marking the start of mass drone warfare.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailUzbekistan confirms purchase of Chinese J-10 fighter jets
Tashkent is now the second foreign operator of the J-10 after Pakistan.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailAmerican Rheinmetall delivers its first prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The move is the latest in the service’s yearslong effort to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailUS tech found in Russian ballistic missiles
Dozens of American- and European-made components are still being used to build Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailWelcome to the New Defense-Dominant World
As military power proves less effective, an old IR theory is making a comeback.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailAmerica Is Buying an Army It Cannot Command
The U.S. Army has committed to a million small drones by 2028. The Department of Defense has not decided who will author...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailChina Wants to Push Taiwan out of the Pacific
China’s pressure campaign against Taiwan doesn’t end when a country switches recognition to Beijing.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailGAO Report on Attack Submarine Maintenance Challenges
The following is the Aug. 27, 2026, Government Accountability Office report Navy Readiness: Actions Needed to Address Co...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailUS Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The U.S. Navy has submitted a Request for Information that reveals new specifications for its future carrier-based Comba...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailRussia ups assaults on Kyiv as battlefield progress stalls
Moscow has been launching non-stop drone strikes across busy areas of Kyiv, including a surge in daytime attacks.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailPoland readies for record-breaking defense show as opulent budget lures vendors
Poland's sizable defense budget is expected lure a record number of companies to the European nation next week.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailDefense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time ...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailTaiwan Finally Passed Its 2026 Budget. What Got Cut?
The budget was passed almost 9 months late, amid growing concern that defense spending was being held up – especially fu...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailThe US needs ‘allied scale’ to counter China
Outmatched on its own, the US can surpass China’s industrial heft by partnering with allies.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailThe Cultural Roots of Strategic Surprise and Resilience: the Israeli case of October 2023
October 7th, 2023, 06:29 AM. Probably the most tragic day in Israel’s history. A surprise attack conducted by Hamas from...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailThe Growing Cost of Keeping U.S. Submarines Idle
“Inactive idle time describes when a [U.S. Navy] attack submarine designated for decommissioning cannot be inducted into...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailArmy secretary leaves after clashes with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll, a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, resigned after mounting tensions with the defense secretary.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailUkrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Ust-Luga Port
Ust-Luga is Russia’s largest shipping terminal on the Baltic Sea and the second-largest nationwide behind Novorossiysk.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailA Rulebook for Surprises: Commanding Autonomous Aircraft
My greatest challenge while flight testing collaborative combat aircraft was not troubleshooting errors at high speed in...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailThe Educated Operator: Rethinking Lethality in Special Operations
Editor’s Note: While War on the Rocks has a high standard for allowing pseudonyms, this is an unusual case: U.S. Army Sp...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · Wedgetail‘Change agent’ Army secretary resigns
Hegseth’s purging of transformation-focused generals led to Dan Driscoll’s resignation, source says.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailTrump's 'golden age of science' is not just another war to be won
In July 2026, the White House released what it called the most ambitious rethinking of American science policy in decade...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailThe Powder Keg in Outer Space
How to head off a new arms competition.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailANZUS at 75: Defence Guidelines could strengthen Australia’s deterrence
Australia and the United States should use the 75th anniversary of the Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Tr...
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailIndonesia, United States Kick Off Annual Multinational Military Exercises
Super Garuda Shield 2026 will involve more than 4,700 troops from 13 nations, and observers from a further eight others.
No location · Sep 01, 2026 · WedgetailIperionX lands second US Army order for domestic titanium
The contract enables qualifying US Government agencies to place project-specific orders collectively capped at $99M.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailFrom Tailored Air Group to Tailorable Maritime Aviation
While the Royal Navy's Hybrid Air Wing is often discussed in terms of platforms and technology, its longer-term signific...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailJapan plots record $55 billion defense spend
Japan will seek to build more drones and missiles amid growing concerns over China’s military assertiveness.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailTrump threatens to 'hit Iran hard'
Analysts were skeptical of the White House’s willingness to escalate the costly conflict.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailWe can buy more weapons. We can’t buy more time.
Three things Congress should do to keep America’s window of vulnerability from growing.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailLockheed Martin, General Dynamics get framework deals to surge Patriot, THAAD production
The Pentagon's framework agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed include tripling Patriot production and quadrupli...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailJordan’s military deterrence has collapsed
Jordan continues to absorb attacks from Iran without firing back. The post Jordan’s military deterrence has collapsed ap...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailSan Antonio Sailors, Marines Destroy Alleged Narco Boat Refueling Station
U.S. Marines and sailors, launching from USS San Antonio (LPD-17), interdicted and boarded a vessel suspected of being u...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailUS Air Force chief of staff discusses ‘regional situation’ with Israeli military officials
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Ken Wilsbach visited Israel recently and met with Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Air Fo...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailU.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites
A U.S. attack on Larak Island paves the way for renewed heavy warfare.
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