The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 yearsAmid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.By Jared Keller4 days ago
‘It just blows your lungs out of your mouth’: A history of thermobaric weaponryPalestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.By Claire Barrett6 weeks ago
Negotiators push for more talks after US and Iran convene in OmanU.S. and Iranian officials convened in Oman on Friday, opening the door to a modest easing of tensions even as American warships mass in the Arabian Sea.By Tanya Noury6 weeks ago
OpinionBiodefense is core defense It's crucial that NATO nations quantify their biological defense activities and count them toward NATO's 3.5% core defense spending target.By Christine Parthemore and Andy Weber2 months ago
Pentagon wants ‘calculated’ risk culture in weapons buying revampThe Pentagon said its overhauled acquisition strategy emphasizes — but doesn't mandate — speed in weapons buying.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons, Zelenskyy saysUkraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion.6 months ago