Jamal Peterson 
The Army has announced its intention to expand the number of operational Patriot air-and-missile defense battalions from 15 to 18. This expansion will also include a specialized composite battalion stationed in Guam, according to a statement provided to Defense News by an Army spokesperson. Originally, the service aimed to introduce a 16th battalion in 2023. … Read more
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The U.S. Army has announced plans to expand its air and missile defense capabilities by 30%, as stated by the commander of the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command. The expansion will include the addition of three Patriot battalions that will be equipped with the Lower-Tier Air-and-Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar systems. … Read more
In a significant military development, the Pentagon has allocated $7.8 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation. These contracts, finalized in late July, are aimed at manufacturing thousands of new missiles for both the U.S. Air Force and Navy, along with various international partners. RTX Corporation received $3.5 billion for the production of … Read more
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ukrainian authorities are currently probing the alleged infiltration of members from Latin American drug cartels into its International Legion, where they are suspected of acquiring advanced drone-operating skills intended for use in criminal activities back home. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in collaboration with military intelligence, initiated the investigation following … Read more
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Russian administration has initiated a comprehensive and layered plan to accelerate the nation’s drone development and production, aiming to position itself as a global frontrunner in this technology sector. This strategic initiative is supported by substantial federal and regional investments, the involvement of thousands of startups, and even includes structured … Read more
The Evolution of Baseball and Defense Wargaming: A Blend of Old and New Two decades ago, the world of professional baseball witnessed a significant transformation. Long-standing baseball scouts, with their rich history of personal expertise, found themselves at a crossroads with data scientists who introduced innovative technologies and analytical methods to player evaluation. This sparked … Read more
The U.S. Army has decided to halt the development of a new version of the M88 Hercules recovery vehicle, opting instead to enhance the existing model, according to a statement provided to Defense News by the Army. Cancellation of the M88A3 Variant “The Army has chosen not to proceed with the M88A3 combat recovery system … Read more
In March 2025, the U.S. conducted a simulation to explore strategies for protecting its military bases against drone attacks. A mere three months after this theoretical exercise, the scenario turned alarmingly realistic. In June 2025, Ukraine initiated Operation Spiderweb, during which Ukrainian operatives infiltrated Russia with hundreds of drones, subsequently coordinating an attack that devastated … Read more
MILAN — Recent Video Footage Highlights Key Role of U.S.-Manufactured Defense Systems in Qatar’s Missile Interception A new video has surfaced showing that a variety of U.S.-produced defense technologies were crucial in Qatar’s successful interception of missiles launched by Iran in a recent assault. These systems created a multi-layered defense strategy during the conflict that … Read more
Matthew Lohmeier, the ex-Space Force lieutenant colonel who lost his command for criticizing the military’s diversity efforts and purported Marxist influences, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the new undersecretary of the Air Force. The Senate vote that confirmed Lohmeier was strictly divided along party lines, with a tally of 52-46. Lohmeier was … Read more
