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MILITARYSep 17What the Pentagon is testing along the US-Mexico borderA brief overview of high-tech plans along the southern border as FY27 funding hangs in the balance.Breaking Defense
MILITARYSep 17China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits WashingtonChina and the United States are discussing possible announcements to strengthen military-to-military ties during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington next week, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post. Another item that is being discussed, and a possible deliverable, is restarting the arms-control talks that were suspended in 2024 over US weapons sales to Taiwan, with the dialogue potentially including military personnel. In a phone...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 17GM enters missile business, delivering first Patriot missile parts to Lockheed MartinGeneral Motors has entered the missile business by delivering its first Patriot missile parts to Lockheed Martin. This signifies a new venture for GM into the defense industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 16The Mexican Navy’s at-sea cocaine seizures are up nearly 50% this yearThe Navy announced that it has seized 37.9 tonnes of cocaine so far this year compared to 25.7 tonnes in 2025, and has also confiscated dozens of vessels linked to illicit activity and arrested more than 80 suspects. The post The Mexican Navy’s at-sea cocaine seizures are up nearly 50% this year appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
MILITARYSep 16Expert: Images of damaged U.S. bases in Middle East show Iran "getting help from Russia and China"CBS News
MILITARYSep 16Sailors Admit to Dealing Fentanyl-Laced Pills on U.S.S. Abraham LincolnOfficials said that the U.S. Navy service members continued to deal to other crew, even after one person on the carrier ingested a fentanyl-laced pill and died in 2023.NYT US
MILITARYSep 16U.S. troops must prepare to fight around the moon, Trump's top military adviser saysAmerican troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth's orbit but around the moon, President Donald Trump’s top military adviser said Wednesday, looking ahead to a…Japan Today
MILITARYSep 16U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to SaudisNYT US
MILITARYSep 16Army crowns top drill sergeants in first competition since sweeping command restructureThe Army crowned its top drill sergeants for the first time since the service brought recruiting and initial training under the same three-star command.Military Times
MILITARYSep 16‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warningsMilitary leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.Politico Europe
MILITARYSep 16Space Force’s GMTI program gets a name, with Northrop as prime: GeneralSeparately, the Space Force plans to issue the first operational contracts for space domain awareness to commercial firms “very soon,” according to Space Force Col. Timothy Tremailo.Breaking Defense
MILITARYSep 16Army commanders can recommend rank bump for NCOs in first sergeant rolesArmy Battalion Commanders can now nominate senior enlisted leaders for promotion - and increased pay - commensurate with their position.Military Times
MILITARYSep 16U.S. deploys first space-based weapon, Air Force saysCBS News
MILITARYSep 16SPACECOM needs more capabilities to target space adversaries: WhitingSPACECOM also is focusing on developing the baseline capabilities, such as space domain awareness and satellite communications, to undertake cislunar operations, said Gen. Stephen Whiting.Breaking Defense
MILITARYSep 16USAF Assessing Feasibility Of Restarting C-17 Production As Part Of Its Future Airlift VisionThe USAF is about to kick off a larger review of next-generation airlift options, and is still refining requirements for new tankers. The post USAF Assessing Feasibility Of Restarting C-17 Production As Part Of Its Future Airlift Vision appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARYSep 16Washington set to approve $2.8 bn arms package for IsraelThe US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years. The Washington Post said the package -- funded with US taxpayer dollars -- featured some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, including 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s, and 20,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 16US ‘not prepared’ to respond to nuclear attacks in space, report saysA recent war-gaming report found that the U.S. has no tested response to a nuclear detonation in space.Defense News
MILITARYSep 16US ‘not prepared’ to respond to nuclear attacks in space, report saysA recent war-gaming report found that the U.S. has no tested response to a nuclear detonation in space.Military Times
MILITARYSep 16AI is making it easier for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts sayCBS News
MILITARYSep 16The Pentagon must prepare for battles around the moon: Joint Chiefs chairDays after orbital weapons were revealed, Gen. Dan Caine ups the scope of the military’s desired reach.Defense One
MILITARYSep 16Joint Task Force Southern Border Soldiers Innovate to Reinforce BarriersSoldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, recently reinforced a challenging section of the southern border barrier.DoD News
MILITARYSep 16Service members must meet weight, grooming standards for Hegseth event: ReportThe Pentagon is reportedly requiring troops to meet waist-to-height requirements and exhibit “impeccable” grooming standards in order to attend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “State of the Force” address later this month. The Wall Street Journal published a report Tuesday, quoting emails from the Pentagon to Army commanders, that said troops must have “impeccable grooming and…The Hill
MILITARYSep 16Industrial Base Concerns Over Building F/A-XX And F-47 Remain: Top Pentagon Procurement OfficerGen. Dale White says while the F-47 will fly by 2028, doing F/A-XX at the same time is concerning, but that's not unique to just next gen fighters. The post Industrial Base Concerns Over Building F/A-XX And F-47 Remain: Top Pentagon Procurement Officer appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARYSep 16How the industrial base is responding to Air Force, Space Force needs[Sponsored] Demand signals from leadership are shaping investments in design, engineering and manufacturing.Breaking Defense