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Navy Wants One Submarine, Lawmakers Push for Two
Key Points: The US Navy has requested funding for one Virginia-class submarine in fiscal 2025, while lawmakers are pushing for two. Lawmakers argue that reduced submarine orders will harm healthy vendors within the submarine-industrial... More of this article »![Image about First Defense Talks in 18 Months: US, China Seek to Manage Competition](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/First-Defense-Talks-in-18-Months-US-China-Seek-to-Manage-Competition.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
First Defense Talks in 18 Months: US, China Seek to Manage Competition
Key Points: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun spoke for the first time in 18 months, marking a thaw in military communications. The talks centered on managing tensions, emphasizing... More of this article »![Image about Netherlands Allocates Significant Military Aid for Ukraine](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Netherlands-Allocates-Significant-Military-Aid-for-Ukraine.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Netherlands Allocates Significant Military Aid for Ukraine
Key Points: The Netherlands firmly supports Ukraine’s defense, committing €4 billion in military aid over 2024-2026 and increasing its defense budget. The Netherlands prioritizes replenishing air defense and ammunition... More of this article »![Image about Brazil Seeks Modern Maritime Patrol Fleet](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Brazil-Seeks-Modern-Maritime-Patrol-Fleet.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Brazil Seeks Modern Maritime Patrol Fleet
Brazil’s Air Force (FAB) is taking significant steps to modernize its maritime patrol capabilities, a mission vital to protecting its vast coastline and offshore resources. The FAB is collaborating with the nation’s flagship... More of this article »![Image about Record-High Military Sales for the United States](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Record-High-Military-Sales-for-the-United-States.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Record-High Military Sales for the United States
Key Points Russia’s assault on Ukraine has spurred a significant arms procurement surge worldwide, with the United States benefiting from increased sales and a strengthening of defense partnerships. European nations,... More of this article »![Image about Microchips and Missiles: Russian Defense Contractor Violates Sanctions](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Microchips-and-Missiles-Russian-Defense-Contractor-Violates-Sanctions.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Microchips and Missiles: Russian Defense Contractor Violates Sanctions
The global effort to isolate Russia economically continues to face determined opposition within Russia itself. In a striking case of sanctions evasion, a prominent Russian microchip manufacturer has been caught red-handed supplying... More of this article »![Image about Norway to Sharply Increase Defense Spending](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Norway-to-Sharply-Increase-Defense-Spending.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Norway to Sharply Increase Defense Spending
In a move signaling a significant shift in national priorities, Norway’s government has announced a historic increase in defense spending. This surge in investment aims to modernize the nation’s armed forces and bolster its... More of this article »![Image about Northrop Grumman Launch Boosts Missile Defense Testing](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Northrop-Grumman-Launch-Boosts-Missile-Defense-Testing.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Northrop Grumman Launch Boosts Missile Defense Testing
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s successful launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Type 3 Configuration 2 (MRBM T3c2) Target Vehicle marks a significant milestone in US missile defense development. Conducted in collaboration... More of this article »![Image about South Korea Propels Military AI Development](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/South-Korea-Propels-Military-AI-Development.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
South Korea Propels Military AI Development
South Korea has taken a decisive step towards securing a technological advantage in the evolving defense landscape by establishing a dedicated Defense AI Center. This strategic initiative reflects the growing recognition of artificial... More of this article »![Image about Hypersonic Acceleration: Navy Test a Critical Step in Joint Weapons Development](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Hypersonic-Acceleration-Navy-Test-a-Critical-Step-in-Joint-Weapons-Development.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Hypersonic Acceleration: Navy Test a Critical Step in Joint Weapons Development
The race for hypersonic weapons, which are systems capable of traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5 while maintaining maneuverability, has intensified recently. Global powers like China and Russia have made significant strides in this... More of this article »![Image about Pakistan Showcases Domestic Defense Programs at Pakistan Day Parade](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Pakistan-Showcases-Domestic-Defense-Programs-at-Pakistan-Day-Parade.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Pakistan Showcases Domestic Defense Programs at Pakistan Day Parade
On March 23rd, 2024, Pakistan commemorated its national holiday, Pakistan Day, with a grand military parade in the capital city, Islamabad. This annual event celebrates national pride and provides a platform for the country’s... More of this article »![Image about US Army Integrates Humans and Machines on the Battlefield](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/US-Army-Integrates-Humans-and-Machines-on-the-Battlefield.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
US Army Integrates Humans and Machines on the Battlefield
Key Points: The U.S. Army is actively developing integrated combat formations where both robotic systems and human soldiers operate as a coordinated force. The primary goal is to reduce risks to soldiers and increase battlefield... More of this article »![Image about General Urges Global Action to Stem Worsening Haiti Crisis](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/General-Urges-Global-Action-to-Stem-Worsening-Haiti-Crisis.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
General Urges Global Action to Stem Worsening Haiti Crisis
Key Points: Haiti grapples with unchecked gang violence, a political power vacuum, extreme poverty, and a breakdown of essential institutions. This interconnected web of problems is pushing the nation deeper into chaos. General... More of this article »![Image about Russia Warns SpaceX: Military Use of Satellites Invites Retaliation](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Russia-Warns-SpaceX-Military-Use-of-Satellites-Invites-Retaliation.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)