Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies
The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Southwest flight plunges in response to nearby aircraft
The Southwest Airlines jet was in the same airspace as a Hawker Hunter owned by a British defense contracting company, according to AP.
Trump’s tariffs may overshadow Rubio’s first official trip to Asia
Rubio is visiting Malaysia as the U.S. seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region.
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The US needs more pop-up air bases worldwide to keep enemies guessing
Large-scale Air Force exercise rescripted to address growing threats to large installations, argue analysts Bradley Bowman and Lydia LaFavor.
By Bradley Bowman and Lydia LaFavor
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.
By Didi Tang, The Associated Press
Top Army general in the Pacific warns of China’s military threat
The threat looms, so soldiers must be prepared.
By Todd South