The U.S. military has “probably used” one-half to two-thirds of its missile defense interceptors in its war with Iran, a congressional report found. The report’s authors warned the diminished stockpile could hamstring U.S. efforts if it had to defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion.
The dire warnings about the U.S. munitions were included in a Congressional Budget Office report released Tuesday. The report was produced in response to a request for cost estimates related to combat operations against Iran by Rep. Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pa.
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Following an initial flight test earlier this year, the Army inked a more than $1.2 billion contract with Lockheed Martin for its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2 platform, which company officials say is capable of striking a moving ship.
While funding will be ironed out with each order, the military said in a notice Monday that it expects production under the contract to finish by Sept. 13, 2031. The key addition to this version of PrSM is a multi-mode seeker designed to lock-on to “time-sensitive” threats, specifically moving maritime targets, according to the company.
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Air Force has approved two critical milestones for the B-52 Stratofortress modernization effort designed to keep the heavy bomber flying through the 2050s.
Air Force acquisition czar William Bailey told reporters Tuesday at the AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference that the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) achieved Milestone B in June, officially putting the initiative into the engineering and manufacturing development phase.
Britain’s Challenger 2 main battle tank has been fighting in Ukraine for more than three years now — and those years have put the British-designed military vehicle to its toughest test yet.
Its use has also offered some important lessons for every party involved about how even heavily armored Western tanks are vulnerable on the battlefield, and how they can be used in an age of drone warfare.
Challenger 2 Tank. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
The Iran war has cost the United States more than $33.4 billion, a new report from the Pentagon’s independent watchdog says.
Covering the conflict’s first months through Tuesday, 30th June, the report is the first official assessment of the cost of the war’s cost.
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B-2 Stealth Bomber July 2025 National Security Journal Photo.
With almost three months having passed, the true cost is undoubtedly higher. So, what does that mean for U.S.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has dismissed a claim by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that a Panama-flagged tanker exploded after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran said the El Gaia tanker exploded after striking a sea mine in the strait over the weekend – a claim rejected by CENTCOM, which said the tanker had been hit twice over the past month.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) operates in the Mediterranean Sea Jan. 9, 2015. Cole, home-ported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Amid the Pentagon’s acquisition overhaul, the Space Force has created a new office dedicated to bridging the gap between the service’s operational needs and emerging industry capabilities.
The so-called Technology Portfolio Executive will report directly to Erich Hernandez-Baquero, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration.
The Iran War has caused a shortfall in U.S. munitions and “bottlenecks” in supply chains, according to a new report by the Pentagon’s watchdog.
The report, released on Monday, 14th September, is the first released since the war began in February.
F/A-18 Hornets and an F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the HUGE 1 flyover practice over the National Mall as part of the America 250 celebration in Washington, D.C., July 3, 2026. The formation showcased current U.S. military airpower during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Houthi rebels have launched a fresh wave of attacks on southern Saudi Arabia as part of a renewed offensive in Yemen.
The Houthis, who are closely aligned with the authoritarian regime in Iran, have renewed hostilities in recent weeks in their long-running war against the Yemeni government.
A Louisiana Air National Guard F-15C Eagle streaks above the Ohio River during the Thunder Over Louisville air show in Louisville, Ky., April 18, 2026.