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news.usni.orgworld37 days ago
USS Ted Stevens Arleigh Burke Destroyer Arrives in Norfolk Virginia
The USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), the second Baseline 10 Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer equipped with the SPY-6 radar, arrived in Norfolk, Virginia. The vessel represents the latest addition to the U.S. Navy surface fleet with advanced air and missile defense capabilities.…
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Nbc Newspolitics39 days agoUpdated
Trump and Xi Jinping Meet for Two-Day Summit in Beijing
The U.S. and Chinese presidents held a two-hour, 15-minute meeting on May 14, 2026, at the start of a two-day summit in Beijing. Xi Jinping warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to clashes, while the American side emphasized trade, the Iran war and an invitation for a future…
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news.google.compolitics40 days ago
Putin Says Russia Will Continue Developing Advanced Missile Systems
Russian President Putin stated that Russia will keep developing missile systems designed to overcome all current and future missile defense systems. The statement was reported by IFX news agency. It comes amid ongoing international tensions over strategic weapons capabilities.
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The War Zoneworld40 days ago
Russia Test-Launches RS-28 Sarmat ICBM from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
The missile reached its target at the Kura test range on Kamchatka roughly 30 minutes after lifting off at 11:15 a.m. Moscow time on May 12, 2026. President Vladimir Putin called the test a major event and unconditional success, saying it clears the way for the first Sarmat regim…
thehindu.compolitics40 days ago
U.S. Navy Plans To Build 15 Nuclear-Powered Trump-Class Battleships
The U.S. Navy intends to construct 15 Trump-class battleships over 30 years as part of its 2026 shipbuilding plan. The vessels will feature nuclear propulsion and are designed for extended endurance, high speed and advanced weapons systems. The first ship is expected in 2036 as t…
interestingengineering.comai43 days ago
U.S. Army Accelerating AI Deployment Faster Than Personnel Can Integrate, Outgoing CIO Says
Leonel Garciga, the outgoing chief information officer of the U.S. Army, said soldiers and civilians are struggling to keep pace with rapid AI deployment. He advocated broadly releasing tools rather than following multi-year procurement cycles. The approach aligns with acquisitio…
techjuice.pkworld43 days ago
Analyst Says Next India-Pakistan Crisis Would Be Harder for U.S. to Manage
Elizabeth Threlkeld of the Stimson Center wrote that the next India-Pakistan crisis is likely to be more dangerous and destructive than the May 2025 fighting. Both countries have expanded their military capabilities and expressed confidence that intensified conventional conflict…
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Defense Newsworld47 days ago
Air Force B-52 Engine Replacement Program Passes Critical Design Review, Now Expected to Cost $15 Billion
The Air Force announced on May 4 that its Commercial Engine Replacement Program for the B-52H Stratofortress passed critical design review. Boeing is scheduled to begin modifying the first two aircraft into the B-52J configuration later in 2026 under a contract awarded in Decembe…
Breaking Defenseworld47 days ago
Army Plans to Deploy NGC2 Command System to All 11 Divisions Within Five Years
Brig. Gen. Shane Taylor outlined an accelerated timeline to deliver the Next Generation Command and Control system, cutting the traditional seven-to-10-year fielding period. The 4th Infantry Division is currently prototyping the full stack while the 25th Infantry Division tests t…
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U.S. Army Requests $3.78 Billion for Next Generation Command and Control in FY27 Budget
The U.S. Army unveiled plans for modernizing its ground vehicle fleet and command systems in the FY27 budget request. This includes procuring over 100 XM30 vehicles and nearly $697 million for the Mobile Tactical Cannon program. Officials highlighted the effort as the most signif…
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Air National Guard Leaders Request Multiyear Funding for 72 to 100 New Fighter Aircraft Annually
Air National Guard leaders have urged Congress to approve multiyear funding for the purchase of 72 to 100 new fighter aircraft each year. The request aims to address potential operational challenges in the U.S. military aviation sector. This call highlights ongoing discussions ab…
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