Navy chief calls for defense spending to hit ‘new normal’ of 4% GDP
“We need to make a dent into that,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said of the Navy's 355-ship requirement. “I think the chairman, and I think the secretary of Navy and the secretary of War agree that that the Navy needs a budget commensurate with its mission set.”
Army says first MV-75 tiltrotor helo to be delivered by end of 2026 for testing
"We have a new tiltrotor aircraft, and it was supposed to be delivered in 2031, 2032 and we said, 'No, we need it, you know, very quickly,'" the Army chief of staff said.
Driscoll eyes more drone intel-sharing deals with allies after US-UK agreement
The Army secretary said the “end state” of such arrangements would make the US and its allies "stronger" in a future conflict where they would have to fight together.
In a first, Turkey’s Desan expands with overseas shipyard in Malaysia
"Given the short timeframe in which this goal was achieved, it represents a significant success for Ankara and is poised to revolutionize its defense ties with these [Southeast Asian] nations," defense analyst Ali Bakir told Breaking Defense.
