Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned Bulgaria on Tuesday against allowing the U.S. to use its territory for military operations against Iran.
Pentagon & Congress
Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending.
Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
In a first, the U.S. Space Force transferred 18 space-experienced Air Force reservists to become part-time guardians.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard awarded $2 billion to build 2 missile-tracking vessels
The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded $2 billion to build the missile-tracking vessels set to replace the aging Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector.
How startups are reshaping the Pentagon’s drone industry
Experts say the Drone Dominance competition reflects a broader shift in how the Pentagon acquires military technology and cultivates defense startups.
New executive order tightens defense supply chain waiver rules
A new executive order aims to make it harder for U.S. defense contractors to buy critical minerals and other materials from prohibited foreign suppliers.
Pentagon identifies American soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed in action in an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan.
New Air Force One to get ‘maxed out’ upgrades after security questions
The Qatari-donated Air Force One will be sent away for "maxed out" upgrades, Trump said Sunday in response to questions about security gaps.
‘Let the AI do it’: Former Air Force secretary pits machine against human operators
"Let the AI do it," a former Air Force secretary said this week, pitting machines against human operators.
230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon says
Roughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning.
Space Force must continue to rebuild civilian personnel staff after cuts, chief nominee says
A year after government personnel cuts swept across the military, the Space Force is still looking to rebuild their civilian staff.
Space increasingly becoming a warfighting domain, says Space Force chief nominee
Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess and lawmakers said in a Senate hearing that adversaries are targeting the space domain first in conflicts, citing the Iran war.
2 defense tech companies sue US Navy after losing out on MUSV program
Two defense tech companies sued the U.S. government, alleging they were unfairly excluded from the Navy's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program.
Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote
A widely debated veterans bill was pulled from a House vote Thursday amid controversy.
Senators question whether military pharmacy program is the best deal for beneficiaries
Senators raised concerns about the potential anti-competitive tactics of the military’s Tricare pharmacy program contractor, Express Scripts.
Panel to study Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, troops dismissal
The panel will examine the processes regarding the Pentagon's COVID-19 policies and what led to the dismissal of those who refused the vaccine.
