Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets last year, but almost half of them were supposed to be delivered two years ago. The delays are due to software issues and system modernization.
The US has published a new national defense strategy for 2026, with the main priority being the security of US territory and the Western Hemisphere. The strategy envisages limited support for allies and relations with China "based on strength."
The Pentagon plans to reduce its role in deterring North Korea, transferring primary responsibility to South Korea. This could lead to a reduction in American troops on the Korean Peninsula.
The Pentagon plans to reduce its participation in elements of NATO's force structure, a sign of the Trump administration's desire to reduce the US military presence in Europe. This will affect about 200 service members and reduce US participation in the activities of nearly 30 NATO organizations.
Donald Trump is concerned about Canada's inability to protect its borders from Russia and China in the Arctic. The US seeks to strengthen cooperation with Canada to reinforce its northern border.
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East by redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. This comes amid possible retaliatory strikes from Iran.
US senators are proposing a bill that would prohibit the Pentagon and the State Department from using funds to occupy or annex NATO territories, including Greenland. This comes amid concerns over Donald Trump's interest in Greenland.
The US Department of Defense is testing a device acquired by intelligence agencies that may be the cause of "Havana Syndrome. " The apparatus generates pulsed radio waves and contains Russian components.
The Venezuelan military was unable to set up the S-300 and Buk-M2 air defense systems received from Russia. This left the country's airspace vulnerable during a US military operation that ended with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.
The German concern Rheinmetall will transfer five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. The contract value is several tens of millions of euros.
The Pentagon stated that the US blockade in the Caribbean Sea forced at least 7 'shadow fleet' vessels carrying Venezuelan oil to change course. Interceptions of vessels will continue at any time and place.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset mocked the effectiveness of Russian air defense systems in Venezuela after a US operation in Caracas. He noted that Russian systems failed to activate when US special forces operated in the center of the capital.
A rare US Air Force RQ-170 "Sentinel" drone was spotted in Puerto Rico after a night operation against the infrastructure of the Nicolas Maduro regime in Venezuela. The RQ-170 Sentinel is one of the most classified developments of the US Army, designed for high-resolution image collection and electronic intelligence.
The US Army deactivated the 5th Air Squadron of the 17th Regiment, based in South Korea, on December 15, 2025. This event is part of a global reform and does not involve a reduction in the US military presence in the region.
The Venezuelan government accused the United States of military aggression after a series of explosions in Caracas and other regions. President Nicolás Maduro declared a state of emergency and mobilized defense forces.
The US Department of Defense has signed an $8. 6 billion contract with Boeing to supply 25 new F-15 fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force, with an option to purchase 25 more aircraft. Work under the contract, which is part of the Foreign Military Sales program, is expected to be completed by the end of 2035.
Poland will acquire three Swedish A-26 submarines for $2. 8 billion to protect critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. NATO is intensifying patrols, and countries in the region are taking measures in response to systematic attacks linked to Russia's "shadow fleet."
The Pentagon claims that China is undertaking a "historic" military buildup, making the US more vulnerable. This casts doubt on Trump's plans for limiting the nuclear arsenals of the US, China, and Russia.
The US has suspended the lease of five major offshore wind farms along the US East Coast. The reason cited was classified risks identified by the Pentagon related to radar interference.
US forces have launched a large-scale strike against ISIS infrastructure and weapons facilities in Syria. This is in response to the attack on US and allied forces on December 13.
Donald Trump stated that Operation "Hawk Strike" in Syria is retaliation for the killing of American servicemen by ISIS. He emphasized that the US is delivering decisive blows to ISIS strongholds.
US President Donald Trump will sign into law on December 18 the defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026, which regulates military pay raises and measures to respond to geopolitical threats, and also provides for the allocation of $800 million to Ukraine for the purchase of American weapons.
The United States has approved an $11. 1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest ever arms package for the island. The move comes amid increasing military pressure from China and includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
On December 18, the US military struck a vessel in the Pacific Ocean that was transporting drugs. The operation resulted in the deaths of three people involved in drug trafficking and terrorism.
The US Senate has approved a national defense bill worth almost $900 billion, which includes $800 million for Ukraine for 2026-2027. The funds will be distributed in equal parts for the procurement of weapons.
The President of Mexico is ready to mediate negotiations between the US and Venezuela to prevent a regional conflict. This happened after Donald Trump imposed a blockade on oil tankers and increased military presence in the region.
The US Pentagon reported an attack on three boats in the Pacific Ocean, whose crew is suspected of drug smuggling. As a result, 8 people died, and President Donald Trump justified these attacks as a necessary escalation to stop the flow of drugs into the US.
The Pentagon plans to downgrade several major headquarters of the US armed forces and shift the balance of power among top generals. This will lead to the most significant changes in the military hierarchy in decades.
US President Donald Trump has announced "very serious retaliation" after two US servicemen and one civilian were killed in Syria. The attack, which the US blames on the Islamic State group, took place in an uncontrolled part of the country.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Berlin this weekend to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. He will also hold meetings with his counterparts from France, Great Britain, and Germany.
