The Navy’s potential $24.4 billion SM-6 contract gives Raytheon five years of production work and two option years, but industry executives warn that congressional funding remains necessary for contractors to invest at scale.
Taiwan received its first two F-16V Block 70 fighters from a 66 aircraft order, strengthening an air force that scrambles almost daily as Beijing continues military pressure and demands that Washington stop arming the island.
The Navy selected three companies to build 30 medium unmanned surface vessels at an average cost of $40 million each, with first deliveries planned before fiscal year 2027 ends and phase two testing already underway.
Plan Tasman establishes annual senior naval dialogue and formal cooperation areas as Australia and New Zealand pursue closer integration, consider future frigate needs and expand maritime security relationships across the Indo-Pacific region.
The Army Reserve is assessing support units that could be needed by Southern Command within months as Cuba planning continues, even as President Trump says he expects a deal and does not believe military action will be necessary.
After surviving an IED and returning to Afghanistan seven more times, retired Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson found renewed purpose clearing Ukraine’s landmines, helping civilians and creating humanitarian missions for veterans searching for service and identity.
The EC-130H has completed its final sortie after decades of jamming enemy signals, but Compass Call continues aboard the faster, higher flying EA-37B, which has already deployed during the ongoing war in Iran.
Air Force Lt. Col. Lance Speed helped a joint reserve team capture third place in Romania after demanding allied training and strong performances in shooting, grenade accuracy and the water obstacle course.