Congress wants more troops in Europe as war in Ukraine drags on
PARIS AND WASHINGTON — Congress is pushing for more U.S. soldiers in Europe in its fiscal 2023 draft defense policy bills as the Russian invasion…
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US to send Ukraine advanced NASAMS air defense weapons in $820 million package
WASHINGTON ― The Pentagon on Friday announced $820 million in new Ukraine military aid that includes advanced mid- to long-range air defense systems and counter-artillery…
European arms demand grows as Russia fallout deepens
WASHINGTON ― The changed security environment in Europe will mean increased demand from its allies for integrated missile defenses, early warning systems, air-to-air missiles and…
US Army unveils contract to build new light tank for infantry forces
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army on Tuesday selected General Dynamics Land Systems to build a light tank meant to improve mobility, protection and direct-fire capabilities…
Lockheed’s Sikorsky wins $2.3 billion Army Black Hawk multi-year contract
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit won its 10th five-year contract worth $2.3 billion for 120 H-60 Mike-model Black Hawk utility helicopters with options for…
Head of US Army combat vehicle modernization moves to Army Futures Command
WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Army combat vehicle modernization was approved by the Senate this week to become deputy commander of Army Futures Command….
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
WASHINGTON ― Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says…
House defense bill calls for US-built ships to modernize strategic sealift fleet
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers are trying a new approach to recapitalizing the nation’s strategic sealift fleet, after recent efforts to push the Defense Department and…
Lawmakers say the US Army lacks a plan to modernize its Apache helo
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army doesn’t have a clear plan for modernizing its AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, leaving the House Armed Services Committee concerned, according…
US to send Ukraine rocket systems, other aid in new package
The U.S. will send another $450 million in military aid to Ukraine, including some additional medium-range rocket systems, U.S. officials said Thursday. The latest package…