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The U.S. Navy's top drone task force in the Middle East only started operating the Corsair uncrewed surface vessels in March. The post This Is The Corsair Drone Boat That Plucked The Downed Apache Crew Out Of The Gulf Of Oman appeared first on The War Zone.

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‘Not an option’: Top Senate defense appropriator says third reconciliation bill unlikely

Two top appropriators — Sens. Mitch McConnell and Susan Collins — expressed doubt that a third reconciliation bill with defense funding will pass.

OshKosh eyes potential Marine JLTV deal, citing growing readiness gaps under current contract

The Marine Corps didn’t provide specifics on why the service was possibly seeking another JLTV supplier, but told Breaking Defense in a statement that it “continuously evaluates acquisition options to ensure it can meet approved JLTV requirements, preserve readiness, and reduce fielding risk.”

How Can Lebanon’s Partners Help Strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces?

The Lebanese state’s lack of effective sovereignty is a crucial problem in efforts to negotiate with Israel and disarm Hizballah. In response to intensified fighting between Israel and Hizballah, the United States began hosting talks between Israel and the Lebanese government in April. However, fighting has continued, and Hizballah recently rejected a proposed ceasefire deal.In 2025, in a historic move, the Lebanese government made plans for the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hizballah. However, the military made slow progress, partly due to fears that more aggressive moves might splinter the Lebanese forces. Meanwhile, Israeli attacks have killed dozens of members The post How Can Lebanon’s Partners Help Strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces? appeared first on War on the Rocks.

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AH-64 Apache Crew Rescued By Drone Boat After Going Down Near Strait Of Hormuz

This is the first known use of a uncrewed surface vessel to recover downed aircrew and is major sign of what's to come. The post AH-64 Apache Crew Rescued By Drone Boat After Going Down Near Strait Of Hormuz appeared first on The War Zone.

From Pyongyang to Primorsk: When Sanctions Evasion Becomes System Design

Rarely a week passes without a new story about Russia’s shadow fleet. Tankers catch fire in the Mediterranean, are added to sanctions lists, or are boarded while passing through European waters. But the bigger story is not the vessels that are caught, but those that aren’t — ships moving between registries, ports, shell companies, and service providers that obscure their ties to Russia while keeping a sanctioned state afloat. The vessels that do get sanctioned are the visible tip of a larger scheme that North Korea spent years running, and Russia has refined at scale.Shadow fleets are typically studied in The post From Pyongyang to Primorsk: When Sanctions Evasion Becomes System Design appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project

The decision comes as Western military officials have warned of a growing threat from ⁠Russia, while the U.S. is stepping up pressure for Europe to rearm itself.

Germany, France end $116B fighter jet project: What went wrong?

Germany, France end $116B fighter jet project: What went wrong? Germany and France have agreed to drop their $116 billion joint fighter jet project after nine years following no substantial progress in building the new-generation aircraft. The project officially launched in 2017 by French...

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France and Germany scrap fighter jet in hit to European defence cooperation

The termination of the plan comes as Washington increases pressure on Europe to become more militarily independent.

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Airbus Unveils U145 Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter

The U145 transforms one of Europe’s most successful helicopters into an uncrewed aircraft optimized for risky cargo missions. The post Airbus Unveils U145 Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter appeared first on The War Zone.

France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet

Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence push France and Germany have concluded that the companies involved in building a joint fighter jet will not be able to reach an agreement and have abandoned the project, officials in Berlin have said in a blow to Europe’s common defence efforts. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, had “reached the shared assessment that the companies will not be able to come together”, an official told Agence France-Presse. “They acknowledge this reality.” Continue reading...

The Lawmakers Fighting to Modernize the Pentagon

Congress rarely moves fast, but Reps. Rob Wittman and Pat Ryan are trying to change that. The two lawmakers founded the bipartisan House Defense Modernization Caucus in 2024 and have driven reforms through two consecutive defense authorization acts, targeting acquisitions and other bottlenecks. Jonathan sits down with both congressmen to discuss their initiatives, how a caucus without markup power actually moves legislation, and whether bipartisan cooperation on defense can last.Image: Sgt. 1st Class Rakeem Carter via DVIDS. The post The Lawmakers Fighting to Modernize the Pentagon appeared first on War on the Rocks.

What Beirut’s Port Scanners Miss About Militant Supply Chains

At the Port of Beirut, the new scanners did exactly what they were built to do. They saw the lithium batteries. They saw the drone propellers. They saw the fiber optic cable. They matched the scans against the paperwork, found no obvious deception, and cleared the cargo.That was the problem.The threat was not hidden in any single container. It was spread across many of them, arriving over weeks, through different vessels, different companies, and different bills of lading. The AI could identify what each shipment contained, but couldn’t figure out what those shipments, taken together, might be building toward.As a The post What Beirut’s Port Scanners Miss About Militant Supply Chains appeared first on War on the Rocks.

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PLA says it will stay on ‘high alert’ after Dutch warship crosses Taiwan Strait

The People’s Liberation Army said on Friday that it had tracked and monitored a Dutch warship during its passage through the Taiwan Strait, days after using electronic interference during a confrontation with the same vessel in the South China Sea. The PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command said on social media that in less than two weeks, the shipborne helicopter of the Dutch frigate De Ruyter had “illegally intruded into the airspace over China’s Xisha [the Chinese name for the Paracel Islands] and...

Congress Throws A-10 Warthog Another Lifeline

Requiring the USAF to satisfy all the demands stated in the legislation could see the jet's life extended well past 2030. The post Congress Throws A-10 Warthog Another Lifeline appeared first on The War Zone.

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A message from Normandy, 82 years later

In remembrance of eight U.S. service members who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their actions during the D-Day assault and the Normandy campaign that followed.

Confessions Of A Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon Minehunter Pilot

A former pilot gives an in-depth look at what it takes to fly and sweep for mines in the giant Sea Dragon, and shares some great stories along the way. The post Confessions Of A Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon Minehunter Pilot appeared first on The War Zone.

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HASC adopts FY27 defense policy bill, adds right to repair language

Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., said the provisions would “streamline … processes, cut red tape, and close loopholes” that make it impossible for troops to repair equiprment.

Moscow's air defense perimeter system missed less than 0.001% of drones

Sergey Sobyanin emphasized that currently the attacks do not affect the operation of city services, and their consequences are eliminated in the shortest possible time

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