@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army has awarded counterdrone contracts exceeding $4bn, with capacity for up to $7bn. The deals reflect growing military investment in defeating unmanned aerial threats amid their increasing use on modern battlefields.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US has withdrawn its remaining troops from Iraq, transferring full security responsibility to Baghdad. CENTCOM says coalition forces in the region will remain on standby to counter any resurgent ISIS threats.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to hold a "State of the Force" address to senior military personnel. Analysts say the audience's response may reveal more than his remarks about US military cohesion under Trump.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS military officials report drone threats on the US-Mexico border are increasingly linked to human trafficking operations. Joint Task Force-Southern Border raised the alarm, though specifics on direct connections were not provided.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialA War on the Rocks analysis argues US military officers facing constitutionally questionable but lawful orders should lodge formal written objections — termed "deliberative friction" — rather than refuse or resign outright.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has awarded Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion to nearly double production of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. AMRAAM stocks have been depleted partly through transfers to Ukraine and allies.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Defence Innovation Unit and Space Force are partnering to procure commercial satellites for monitoring geostationary orbit, as Pentagon contractors develop rendezvous and proximity operations with potential orbital warfare applications.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialA Polish defence official has stated the US has decided to establish a permanent military base in Poland. The Pentagon has declined to confirm the claim. Poland has long sought a persistent US presence on its soil.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS shipbuilder HII has expanded its unmanned maritime systems facility in Massachusetts by 25%, adding 10,000 sq ft for underwater and surface vehicle production, including the US Navy's Lionfish programme.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialA US federal appeals court has upheld the Pentagon's decision to blacklist AI firm Anthropic from military contracts, handing a legal victory to the Trump administration in its oversight of defence procurement.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Army soldier Cameron Wagenius has been sentenced for a series of major cyberattacks in 2024, targeting AT&T, Snowflake and other firms while on active duty. The case raises concerns over insider threats within the military.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialA US appeals court has upheld the Pentagon's ban on Anthropic, rejecting the AI firm's legal challenge. Anthropic has hinted at appeal, though further recourse may be limited. The ruling marks a significant moment in US defence…
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon's GenAI.mil platform attracted over 2 million users in a single week, according to a senior DoD AI official, who also warned that slowing AI development would amount to "unilateral disarmament."
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS military task force warns cartel drone operations along the Mexico border are growing increasingly sophisticated. Counter-drone efforts have become a Pentagon priority since the Trump administration intensified its southern border security focus.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe FBI shut down a probe into alleged bribes paid by a defence contractor to US lawmakers in exchange for Pentagon contracts worth millions, after a CEO disclosed the payments to agents.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialOver 100,000 US military personnel now use the Pentagon's Maven Smart System, an AI-powered intelligence tool. DOD officials highlighted the platform's growing operational role at the 2026 DefenseTalks conference.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Navy appears to be retaining electromagnetic catapult systems on its newest carriers, despite an August directive to revert to steam technology. The decision signals continued commitment to EMALS over older, established systems.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialBAE Systems argues the Lynx XM30 offers the US Army growth capacity the ageing Bradley IFV can no longer provide, positioning it as a purpose-built solution for future high-intensity warfare requirements.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has not disclosed responses from defence contractors asked to outline how quickly they could scale up weapons production. Industry submissions were due within a 21-day window, but the figures remain classified.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Army troops tested micro-high-altitude balloons, one carrying an APOLLO-R drone, at Hokkaido, Japan. Observers from Japan, the UK and Australia attended during Exercise Orient Shield 26.