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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Putin boasts about new Russian weapons, calls them defensive
President Vladimir Putin says that Russia has developed unique offense weapons without the intention of starting a war with anyone but to maintain “strategic balance” and “strategic stability” in the world.
The US Navy’s new nuclear cruise missile starts getting real next year
"They’ll hate it. They’ll absolutely hate it," a defense official says of Russia's reaction to a new sea-launched cruise missile.
By Aaron Mehta
US military did not properly store or account for nearly $715 million in weapons for Syrian partners fighting ISIS
The report also detailed that nearly 4,100 weapons that include grenade launchers and machine guns were improperly stored outside in metal shipping containers exposing the gear to harsh environments and potentially rust.
By Shawn Snow
While US worries about China, Europe stays focused on Russia
China and its increasingly sophisticated and far-flung military sit atop U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s list of international security worries, but in Europe a bigger concern is closer to home: Russia.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US warship boards small boat and seizes Iranian anti-tank guided missiles among other advanced weaponry
Weapons and sensitive tech captured during the ship boarding included 150 Dehlavieh anti-tank guided missiles, three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal scopes, and Iranian parts for unmanned systems, among other advanced parts.
By Shawn Snow
SOCOM is on the lookout for optics for its crew-served weapons
SOCOM is asking for what appears to be a one-size-fits-all solution that can work with a wide variety of mounted weapons, instead of an optic that works well with just one or two platforms.
By Ian D'Costa
Here’s how many bombs the US plans to buy in the next year
The U.S. is slowing down its procurement of weapons that are used in Afghanistan and Iraq.
By Aaron Mehta
Russia voices concern over new US submarine-launched nuclear weapon
A senior Russian diplomat raised concern Wednesday about the United States deploying a new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, saying the move signaled Washington's belief that it could wage a limited nuclear conflict.
Navy to test for contaminated water near base
Lawmakers have requested the sea service provide bottled water to homes now, before the testing is completed.
Trump will seek 20% budget boost for nukes, says Inhofe
President Trump plans to ask Congress for $20 billion for the federal agency that maintains America’s weapons for fiscal 2021, an increase from last fiscal year.
By Joe Gould