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Pentagon Wants to Ramp Up Ship-Killing Missile Procurement

The US military wants to ramp up procurement of long-range missiles from next year, seeking to double the combined annual acquisition of the LRASM and JASSM from 500 to 1,000.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Vow to Bring Mideast ‘Security, Stability’

Top diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing, resuming diplomatic relations and pledging to work together to bring "security and stability" to their turbulent region.

US Navy MQ-25A Unmanned Aerial Refueler IOC Pushed to 2026

The US Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refueler’s initial operational capability has been pushed ahead by a year due to production delays.

Israel Strikes Gaza After Rocket Salvo From Lebanese Soil

Israel launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip after vowing to retaliate over a barrage of cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon, which it blamed on Palestinian groups.

Room Service? US Special Forces Nab Wrong Guest in Mock Hotel Raid

US special forces burst into the wrong hotel room in the middle of the night and detained a sleeping guest during a training exercise.

Suspected Jihadists Kill Five in Mali

Suspected jihadists killed five people at a checkpoint in southern Mali, a senior official in the regional governorate said.

Czech Republic to Receive First H1 Light Attack Helicopter From US in May

The Czech Republic has accepted its first H1 light attack helicopters from American aerospace giant Bell Textron.

Ukraine Buys 100 Remote Weapon Systems From Australia

Ukraine is set to receive 100 Remote Weapon Systems from Australia as part of a direct military sale worth $80.3 million.

Finland First Foreign Customer of Israeli David’s Sling Anti-Missile System

Finland has approved the country’s acquisition of David’s Sling from Israel, making it the first foreign customer of the long-range air defense system.

US Army OKs Full-Rate Production of Troubled Infantry Squad Vehicles

The US Army’s once-troubled Infantry Squad Vehicle program is moving into the next stage of development.

US, South Korea Hold Air Drills Involving B-52H Strategic Bomber

South Korea and the United States staged joint air drills involving at least one US nuclear-capable B-52H strategic bomber, Seoul's military said.

BAE to Produce Upgraded EW Suites for F-35 Block 4

BAE Systems will produce AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare countermeasure systems for the Block 4 version of the F-35 fighter. 

Latvia Reinstates Mandatory Military Service for Men

Latvia's parliament voted to reinstate compulsory military service for young men starting next year in response to regional security risks amid neighboring Russia's war on Ukraine.

China Vows ‘Resolute’ Response to High-Level US Meet With Taiwan Leader

China's foreign ministry condemned the meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in California.

Saudi Arabia Deploys S. Korean Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System

Saudi Arabia appears to have acquired and deployed South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system on its border with Yemen.

US Army Contracts Lockheed to Produce Hellfire, JAGM Missiles

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $439-million contract to produce and deliver Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile and Hellfire missiles.