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According to the FT, the US is demanding that Kyiv stop strikes on Russian oil refineries. Arms supplies, intelligence, and the PURL mechanism are at risk.
Donald Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 attack at Fort Hood. This could become the first U.S. military execution since 1961.
Boeing has received a seven-year, $14. 7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin to expand production of PAC-3 MSE guidance heads. Capacity\r\nwill triple.
The Pentagon is reviewing the U. S. military presence in Europe. Some forces may be moved to the Western Hemisphere to combat drug cartels.
Autonomous Lightfish boats help detect trespassers and contraband on the Rio Grande. The Pentagon is considering deploying them in the Gulf.
The U. S. Navy and Raytheon have signed a five-year agreement worth up to $24.4 billion for the production of SM-6 missiles. The contract may be extended for another two years.
A breach of the Pentagon's database exposed the Social Security numbers and service records of 2. 76 million living people and 294,000 deceased people. There is currently no evidence of misuse of the information.
The United States has already contracted $307 million from the $400 million USAI package for Ukraine. The remaining funds are planned to be committed by September 30.
The Pentagon ordered Ukrainian company Skyeton’s ACS-3 Raybird reconnaissance drones for $10. 64 million. The drones can cover up to 2,500 km and fly for 24 hours.
Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.
Trump honored the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks near the Pentagon and highlighted the resilience of Americans. He called Iran the main sponsor of terrorism.
The Pentagon has signed seven-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin. Production of PAC-3 MSE missiles will be tripled, while THAAD production will be increased fourfold.
CXMT is demanding that it be removed from the list of companies linked to China’s military. The manufacturer says it creates chips solely for civilian use.
The Eagle Crest agreement will remain in effect until 2037 and covers the F-15EX, modernization, maintenance, and infrastructure. The initial contract is worth $343.7 million.
The Trump administration has cut its biosecurity team, but is now analyzing AI risks related to the creation of pathogens. Specialists are studying billions of antibody mutations to protect against pandemics and biological attacks.
The Pentagon plans to reach an agreement with the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security to use lasers against drones at airports. This follows incidents in which military lasers shot down unmanned aircraft without coordination with aviation authorities.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s mission in Washington through January 2029, despite its initial statement that it would be temporary. The cost of the operation through 2029 is estimated at $1.4 billion, while residents criticize federal intervention.
The U. S. Army is awarding AeroVironment a contract for Locust systems to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. This is the Pentagon's first production contract for laser weapons against drones.
U. S. intelligence has changed its assessment, believing that Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO country to test the alliance’s resolve. The threats range from cyberattacks to a small-scale ground invasion, with a timeframe extending to 2029.
The Pentagon removed 25-year-old weapons testing reports from public access due to the threat of AI using the data. Senator Warren criticized the decision, citing risks to the safety of military personnel and the use of budget funds.
The United States has begun work on transferring licenses to Ukraine for the production of Patriot missiles, but the process is at an early stage and is being hampered by political decisions. Certification of supply chains may take 3-6 years, so Ukraine has better prospects in the European Freyja project.
The Pentagon has initiated a review of the military presence in Europe, which Defense Secretary Hegseth announced at a NATO meeting. The goal is to transfer primary responsibility for conventional defense to Europe.
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it will not complete the spending of $400 million authorized for aid to Ukraine until the 2029 fiscal year. Congress criticizes the Pentagon for an extremely slow spending schedule.
The US Department of Defense has updated the list of foreign institutions that threaten national security due to the risk of technology transfer. The list includes 130 academic institutions from China, Russia, and Iran.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth informed the Senate of $37. 5 billion in spending on the war with Iran. Part of the funds will go to feeding the troops until the end of the fiscal year.
Pete Hegseth will testify before the Senate, defending the Trump administration's request for additional funding. The testimony comes amid growing skepticism over the collapse of the ceasefire and the deaths of three American servicemen.
SpaceX is discussing with the US Department of Defense the sale of computing power worth billions of dollars. The deal is similar to previous agreements with Google and Anthropic.
Sandra Audkirk assumed the duties of Chargé d'Affaires at the U. S. Embassy in Kyiv on July 8, 2026. She is a career diplomat with over 30 years of experience.
US military attacked a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, resulting in the deaths of three people. Since September, at least 211 people have died as part of the US campaign.
Elbridge Colby stated that Europe plays a leading role in financing and arming the AFU through the PURL initiative. Ukraine's defense has strengthened and stabilized.