Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down
WASHINGTON ― Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms…
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US to send Ukraine advanced NASAMS air defense weapons in $820 million package
WASHINGTON ― The Pentagon on Friday announced $820 million in new Ukraine military aid that includes advanced mid- to long-range air defense systems and counter-artillery…
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
WASHINGTON ― Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says…
US sending Ukraine new $1 billion arms package amid grinding Donbas fight
WASHINGTON ― The U.S. will send Ukraine another $1 billion in weapons to fight Russia, including Harpoon anti-ship launchers for the first time, and more…
US Army signs deal to backfill Stingers sent to Ukraine
UPDATE — This story was updated to include information from the official Pentagon contract announcement released at 5:00 p.m. and a statement from Raytheon. WASHINGTON…
More nations expected to sign up for Pentagon’s Ukraine aid group
WASHINGTON — A group of international defense chiefs convened by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to coordinate military aid for Ukraine is likely to expand…
From howitzers to suicide drones: Pentagon seeks right ‘balance’ on training Ukrainians on new arms
WASHINGTON — As the war in Ukraine drags into its third month, the United States is trying to figure out the best way — and…
Austin pledges to restock US ammo sent to Ukraine
WASHINGTON ― U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured lawmakers Tuesday he wouldn’t let stockpiles of critical munitions fall below minimum levels, as the U.S. sends…
US National Guard’s aging battle taxis find new use in Ukraine fight
WASHINGTON ― At least five states are sending aging M113 armored personnel carriers to Europe to support the Pentagon’s race to send equipment to Ukraine….