@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a "Send Me" tour visiting military training sites amid falling public approval. His net favourability stands at -24 points as the US military engagement with Iran draws domestic criticism.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army has awarded a contract worth up to $25.2m for new infrared sensors for its Avenger air defence system, enhancing night-targeting capability. The platform has undergone incremental upgrades across nearly four decades of service.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialA new analysis argues US Taiwan deterrence is too Indo-Pacific focused. China is building Eurasian trade and energy corridors beyond US military reach, shifting strategic competition to pipelines, swing states, and Silk Road alignments.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialTrump stated Russia has attacked Ukraine's allies for five years. His remarks follow Warsaw's security concerns and come as the US and Poland accelerate talks on establishing a permanent US Army base in Poland.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialSpace Force is bolstering counter-drone defences at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The site is central to Pentagon plans to launch up to 1,000 rockets annually, making its protection a growing priority.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has revealed top performers in its latest "Gauntlet" evaluation under the Drone Dominance Programme, with the DoD now planning to procure around 60,000 drones from selected UAS vendors.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon is pushing for greater "right to repair" authority, seeking to fix its own systems without relying on defence contractors. Current restrictions limit military autonomy and could affect readiness in time-sensitive operational scenarios.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Army Brig. Gen. Carpenter discusses Multi-Domain Command – Europe's role fusing sensors and fires on NATO's eastern flank, following Exercise Arcane Thunder 26, held across Germany, Poland, and the US during April 2025.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS military leaders at AFA 2026 addressed cislunar operations and next-generation airlift capabilities, signalling growing Pentagon focus on space domain competition and future strategic transport requirements.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialImages obtained by CBS News show extensive damage at US military sites following Iranian attacks, including a wrecked aircraft and destroyed buildings. The scale of destruction suggests the strikes caused significant material losses.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialGen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs chairman, warns US forces must assume they will be tracked in real time, jammed, and hunted by autonomous systems. The remarks signal a major shift in how the Pentagon is approaching future battlefield threats.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has selected the US National Drone Association to lead its 'Top Drone' competitions, aimed at testing systems, sharing tactics, and accelerating small drone adoption across the US military.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2B contract for the Precision Strike Missile, an upgraded variant with a multi-mode seeker enabling it to engage ships and other moving targets at range.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Space Force has deployed space control weapons to orbit, a Pentagon official has confirmed for the first time. The disclosure marks a significant shift in US military space posture amid growing competition with China and Russia.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Navy has awarded Boeing a $562m contract to begin low-rate initial production of the MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based tanker drone. The deal marks a key step toward fielding the Navy's first operational carrier drone.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has introduced a legal waiver allowing UAP whistleblowers to make disclosures to representatives of the PURSUE programme without breaching non-disclosure agreements, expanding protections under the Trump administration.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon is developing AI tools to improve identification of space and missile threats, aiming to reduce sensor confusion in missile defence systems. The move reflects growing US focus on automating threat detection amid evolving adversary capabilities.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon is exploring expansion of technology testing along the US-Mexico border, with a senior defence official citing surveillance and security programmes. Officials say new projects will be added cautiously, prioritising safety.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialA War on the Rocks analysis argues the Pentagon's staff culture remains largely unchanged since the 1950s, with AI tools underused. Authors warn this lag in automation poses a strategic risk as rivals modernise faster.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialHudson Institute's Daniel Kochis argues a US withdrawal from Europe would risk undermining NATO deterrence, warning Russia must believe combined Allied firepower makes direct confrontation too costly to attempt.