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MilitarySep 18America's Attrition TrapThe U.S. military needs to build up its endurance.Foreign Affairs
MilitarySep 18Germany's fighter jet dilemmaEin teures Symbol der Abhängigkeit: In Texas nimmt Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius den ersten F-35-Kampfjet für die Bundeswehr entgegen. Die Tarnkappenflieger sichern die nukleare Teilhabe Deutschlands, offenbaren aber zugleich das Scheitern europäischer Rüstungsprojekte. Rixa Fürsen erklärt, warum Europa diese technologische Lücke derzeit nicht aus eigener Kraft schließen kann. Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf einen Zugbegleiter im […]Politico Europe
MilitarySep 18Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-MandebAl Jazeera [en]
MilitarySep 18US F-16 crashes in Michigan, pilot ejects safelyAn F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing crashed in Michigan, prompting an evacuation order as officials investigate.thesun_my · malaysia
MilitarySep 18Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence ConcernsU.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.NYT US
MilitarySep 18Pentagon issues new guidance for testosterone testing after rescinding previous oneThe Pentagon issued new guidance late Thursday instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and ​reserve service members over the age of 30 after temporarily rescinding previous guidance earlier this month. The department said the updated guidance will address male testosterone deficiency and establish uniform screening and treatment pathways across the Defense Health Agency…The Hill
MilitarySep 18F-16 fighter jet crashes in residential area in northern MichiganThe pilot safely ejected from the Texas Air National Guard jet in Grand Traverse County, and no injuries were reported on the ground.NBC News
MilitarySep 18Trump says 'major progress' made toward US military base in PolandUS President Donald Trump said that Washington and Warsaw were making "major progress" towards establishing a US military base in Poland, potentially giving the United States a permanent military foothold on NATO's eastern flank even as his administration reviews its broader troop presence in Europe.France 24 [en]
MilitarySep 18State Department OKs potential $24B fighter jet sale to SaudisWelcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  State Department OKs potential $24B fighter jet sale to Saudis The State Department announced Thursday that it approved a potential $24 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite worries from defense officials and lawmakers…The Hill
MilitarySep 18Poland eyes deeper Philippines defence ties following Black Hawk dealPoland’s delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippines has given Warsaw a foothold in Manila’s defence market as it seeks to expand exports from its growing defence industry, with analysts saying drones, air defence and potentially co-production could pave the way for a broader partnership. Polish deputy foreign minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski said on Tuesday that Warsaw was keen to pursue further defence partnerships with the Philippines, as Poland poured US$50 billion into...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 17Finnish foreign ministry official details how Russia's 'hybrid warfare' reshaped border securityFinland built 124 miles of border fencing after Russia allegedly weaponized migration as hybrid warfare against the Nordic NATO member state.Fox News World
MilitarySep 17Space Force braces for stalled progress amid lack of full fundingFiscal 2027 program starts are already on hold until December.Defense One
MilitarySep 17Air Force contemplates unmanned tankersThe technology isn’t yet available to give autonomy to very large aircraft—but it’s coming.Defense One
MilitarySep 17Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashes in Michigan, sparking evacuationThe pilot ejected from the aircraft and is receiving care at a hospital, the Texas Military Department said.ABC News
MilitarySep 17United States approves sale of 48 F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia for 24.3 billion dollarsThe US authorizes the sale of 48 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, valued at 24.3 billion dollars, amidst regional tensions. The operation includes engines, support systems, and strengthens Saudi security, improving cooperation with Washington and allies.Clarín
MilitarySep 17Iran recently downed at least 2 American drones, officials sayU.S. officials tell CBS News that Iran downed at least two American drones in recent days. CBS News' James Laporta reports.CBS News
MilitarySep 17Trump administration approves $24bn sale of F-35 jets to Saudi ArabiaDeal comes amid escalation in Middle East conflict — but transfer likely to face opposition in US CongressFinancial Times
MilitarySep 17Army adds $234M in undefinitized contract funding for Black Hawk dealThe news comes as Sikorsky’s 10th multiyear deal, awarded in 2022 by the Army, is set to conclude by the end of next calendar year.Breaking Defense
MilitarySep 17Pentagon No. 3 frustrates senators in closed-door briefing on Iran war, Trump defense strategyDemocratic and Republican lawmakers alike emerged Thursday from a closed-door briefing frustrated by what they said was a lack of clear answers from Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on the Trump administration’s National Defense Strategy and the ongoing Iran war.  The briefing with the Senate Armed Services Committee started off rocky, with Colby immediately opening…The Hill
MilitarySep 17Trump hails 'major progress' in setting up US base in PolandThe location of the permanent US military base in Poland could be announced "very soon," Donald Trump has said. The US president also praised the leadership of his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.DW News [en]
MilitarySep 17F-16 crashes on training run in Michigan; pilot safely ejectsAn F-16 fighter jet crashed and the pilot ejected to safety in northern Michigan on Thursday afternoon, military officials confirmed. The crash, which occurred in Grand Traverse County, was captured in a video circulated by local news outlets showing a large plume of black smoke in the air near residential homes. The Texas Military Department…The Hill
MilitarySep 17USMC Used Its Expeditionary Operations Playbook In Combat For First Time During Epic FuryThe USMC set up remote forward refueling and rearming points for F-35Bs and other aircraft, as well as sensing locations during the war with Iran. The post USMC Used Its Expeditionary Operations Playbook In Combat For First Time During Epic Fury appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitarySep 17Trump says progress made toward establishing U.S. Army base in PolandPresident Donald Trump said on Thursday that progress is being made ‌toward establishing a US Army base in Poland, crediting "the bold leadership" of Polish President Karol Nawrocki.…Japan Today
MilitarySep 17U.S. clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi ArabiaThe U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi ‌Arabia, as the kingdom is…Japan Today
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