defense industrial base

Washington, April 1 – The US Department of Defense has reached a seven-year agreement with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to more than triple the production capacity of a critical component used in Patriot missile systems, aiming to strengthen supply chains and accelerate the delivery of air defense...

Washington, March 31 – The United States said on Tuesday that it was intensifying military strikes on Iran while pursuing active negotiations, arguing that pressure on the battlefield was forcing Tehran towards a deal.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at a Pentagon news conference, said talks...

Washington, March 31 – The United States is intensifying its strikes on Iran while pursuing a deal to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, the White House said Monday, describing a dual-track approach of military pressure and diplomacy.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ongoing operation was...

Washington, March 30 – The United States expects to achieve its military objectives against Iran “in a matter of weeks, not months,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, asserting that key targets, including Tehran’s air force, navy, and missile capabilities, are already being dismantled even as...

Washington, March 27 – The Pentagon is pushing to overhaul its information technology systems. Officials say outdated networks and cyber risks could hinder military readiness.Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies outlined the plan at a House hearing. She said the department is pursuing a...

Washington, March 25 – The US Army has launched a digital marketplace to accelerate drone purchases and expand access to advanced unmanned systems for its forces and allies.The platform will allow Army units, government partners, and allied nations to compare and purchase vetted drone systems...

New Delhi, March 24 India's role is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as to ensure a "favorable" balance of power in Asia, a senior official from the Trump administration said on Tuesday, outlining a broader vision for deeper defense ties between the two sides in...

Washington, March 22 – US President Donald Trump threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants within 48 hours if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as he said Washington was close to achieving its military objectives in the conflict.In a series of posts, Trump issued a...

Washington, March 21 – US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran's military had been “finished,” even as fighting continued and global concerns mounted over oil routes and regional stability.Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn and in a detailed statement, Trump said the United States...

Washington, March 18 – The United States authorized more than $330 billion in arms exports last fiscal year, a senior State Department official said, as the Trump administration moved to overhaul a slow and complex defense sales system to speed up deliveries to allies.Stanley L. Brown, Senior...

Washington, March 4 – The United States is urging its allies to take greater responsibility for regional security as it confronts simultaneous threats from adversaries across multiple regions, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby told the Senate Armed Services Committee.Testifying on the Trump...