The U.S. military was keeping a close eye on a Russian satellite that raised alarms in recent weeks as it maneuvered near a commercial synthetic aperture radar satellite, according to the Space Force’s top officer.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Democrats in a defiant post-election video posted to social media Nov. 5, listing “sacred cow” policies his Pentagon has ended and defending the war in Iran as a “courageous and historic effort that will ensure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future leading the Pentagon looks increasingly uncertain as his critics within the administration blame him for helping push President Trump into a war that contributed to massive midterm losses Nov. 3.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the National Guard to begin using boats, several dozen marked police cars, Humvees, and light medium tactical vehicles in the nation’s capital—an escalation of the troops’ presence that could further blur the line between their military and law enforcement role.
Senior Pentagon officials were confronted Nov. 4 by how the unpopular Iran war spelled disaster for the Trump administration in the midterm elections, as Democrats seized power in Congress and questions arose about whether President Donald Trump will hold someone accountable for the GOP’s shellacking.
Federal agencies warned Nov. 5 that hackers are targeting refrigeration systems worldwide, urging operators to secure equipment whose recent failures have spoiled food and created fire hazards. CISA, the FBI, and the departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Transportation issued joint warnings that attackers are targeting electronic temperature controls at grocery stores and cold storage facilities.
Military readiness requires preparation for the unexpected. Airmen and Guardians train for changing conditions, demanding assignments, and missions that can shift with little notice. But readiness extends beyond what happens on duty. Having a strong financial foundation at home can help service members create enough flexibility to handle the unexpected when it happens.
The Democratic Party’s historic blowout of its Republican opponents in the Nov. 3 midterm elections is extremely likely to result in a slew of high-profile Trump administration programs and initiatives getting put under the microscope and slashed. In the defense arena, the nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship is likely the biggest target of opportunity for the new majority in the House and Senate.
Defense tech firm Shield AI is acquiring Echodyne, a provider of counter-drone radar systems, in a $5.3 billion deal, the companies announced Nov. 5. The deal, which is expected to close in early 2027, will give Shield an in-house counter-UAS offering, according to a company statement.
The Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital is loaning up to $450 million to a U.S. developer and manufacturer of small unmanned aircraft systems. The Pentagon said Nov. 2 that it intended that the loan to the company Neros, a company based in Torrance, Calif., will support the company's domestic manufacturing expansion and reduce the U.S.'s reliance on foreign-made components.
The Eurofighter consortium is eyeing global market “opportunities” to sell more than 200 of the multirole fighter jets, an infographic shared by the consortium during the International Fighter Conference showed. Potential new deals of the combat aircraft include second batch orders for Turkey and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, jointly amounting to 78 units, while closing an order from Austria would add a further 36 aircraft.
Iran is reviewing a set of proposals presented by mediators that could shape the future of its nuclear program, according to five officials briefed on the negotiations, representing a potential breakthrough in stalled diplomatic efforts to end its war with the United States.
The race to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn is intensifying in Tennessee, just days after she won the race for governor, with one Republican congressman publicly expressing interest and speculation swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Andrew Tillett didn’t sugarcoat the feelings between Air Force football and Army. “A lot of hatred,” the Falcons senior defensive lineman said. “Not a lot of love for the guys on the other side.” ...This rivalry will play out for the 61st time on Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. from Michie Stadium at West Point, N.Y., on CBS.
