


Pentagon prize challenge seeks ‘ready-now’ uncrewed systems
DIU is establishing a $20 million prize pool for the project, and the solicitation will stay open through the end of the year on a rolling basis.

Pentagon
Europeans map out Pacific aims as some in US want them to stay home
The Shangri-La Dialogue last week featured a record number of Europeans in attendance and was headlined by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Beyond 2030: How Army Futures Command is adapting its approach
As the Army gets closer to its 2030 goal for fielding those weapons, service leaders say the command is here to stay — but will expand its focus.

Army CIO Garciga forecasts cloud growth following ‘really hard sprint’
The U.S. Department of Defense is tapping the digital ether to ensure information is available when and where it’s most needed.

US military to move a carrier strike group in support of Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel.

Rocket Lab sees rapid demand for its HASTE hypersonic test vehicle
The Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron vehicle is a modified version of Rocket Lab’s Electron and is designed to support high-speed testing.

US Army awards $1.5B to boost global production of artillery rounds
As the Army drives to reach a rate of 100,000 155mm artillery munitions per month by FY26, it's awarding contracts to domestic and global companies.

Opinion
Congressional inaction damages both Ukrainian and US militaries
"We have enough funding authorities to meet Ukraine’s battlefield needs for just a little bit longer, but we need Congress to act."

US redirects growing stockpile of ammunition seized from Iran
The figures show the results of an increased effort to disrupt Iranian smuggling in the region

Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ouster
Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.

US sending seized Iranian munitions to Ukraine
The transfer comes as prospects of further Ukraine aid look bleak in Congress
