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Lukashenko: Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in Belarus

December 24, 2025
Belarus’ authoritarian president said Thursday that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase. President Alexander Lukashenko said the Oreshnik, an intermediate range ballistic missile system, arrived in the country on Wednesday and is entering combat duty. He didn’t…
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Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships

December 24, 2025
President Donald Trump announced Monday the U.S. will build a new generation of “Trump class” battleships, in an effort to advance his vision of building a “Golden Fleet.” Trump, flanked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Navy Secretary John Phelan and Secretary of…
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DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says

December 23, 2025
As the U.S. military continues to build up forces to deter China in the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region, a recent Government Accountability Office report claims that clear guidance on how it funds those deterrence efforts has yet to be provided. Each year, the Defense Department selects programs, equipment, research and support initiatives to include in the annual Pacific Deterrence…
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Pentagon counter-drone task force plans Golden Dome link

December 23, 2025
The Joint Interagency Task Force 401, established by the Pentagon as the military’s lead counter-drone organization, plans to share data with the Golden Dome missile defense project to defend against threats from larger drones, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, director of…
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Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles

December 23, 2025
MONTREAL — Sweden will soon have the capability to conduct deep strikes far behind enemy lines, as the Gripen will be integrated with the German-made Taurus cruise missile earlier than planned, the Swedish air chief said. “We have reprioritized and done work to ensure…
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Space Force wants advanced tech for space-based interceptors

December 17, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase inside the atmosphere, according to a Small Business Innovation Research solicitation. “The desired outcome is to develop and integrate high-G propulsion systems, advanced seekers, and low-SWaP [size, weight and power] interceptors integrated into…
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B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing

December 16, 2025
The first B-52H Stratofortress to receive a major radar upgrade last week flew to Edwards Air Force Base in California for testing, marking a significant milestone in the Air Force’s work to modernize its oldest bomber fleet. The B-52 conducted a ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio, Texas, facility, where the new radar was installed, to Edwards on Dec. 8, the Air Force said in a Dec. 10…
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