A U.N. expert’s findings intensify legal pressure surrounding U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats, while military law, command reviews, and immediate punishment risks leave most service members with no simple path to refuse orders.
A CIA assessment reportedly warned that Gerbera drones concealed aboard commercial vessels could be launched from Mediterranean waters toward Spain, France or Italy, as European countries confront growing concerns about suspected Russian drone and sabotage activity.
The framework signals future AIM-260 demand while Lockheed invests ahead of orders, positioning production lines for a possible congressionally authorized multiyear purchase of the classified missile for U.S. and international operators.
Fresh Navy contracts and vendor outreach continue supporting EMALS even after President Donald Trump ordered a steam alternative for USS Doris Miller, highlighting a sharp split over future carrier launch systems.
The Air Force says military personnel will continue CASI’s mission after all 10 civilian positions are eliminated, but the institute’s director says civilians conducted all research and their removal will effectively end the China aerospace center.
The Italian Navy will pit an F-35B against Fabio Barone’s Ferrari SF90 in two acceleration races, including a 500 meter runway sprint and a longer contest that will see the fighter finish in flight.
An F-16 crashed while believed to be approaching Spangdahlem Air Base after a four aircraft training exercise. The pilot ejected safely, while emergency crews responded and investigators began examining the cause.
The Army’s $1.2 billion Lockheed Martin award moves PrSM Increment 2 toward production as the military confronts reported missile shortages and pursues a longer range weapon capable of striking moving targets on land and at sea.