US Defense Department – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

14 January

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct a patrol near Bisbee, Ariz., June 30, 2025. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Ingram)

US Defense Department Reorganizes Innovation Efforts for Emerging Tech

The US Department of Defense launched a reorganization of its innovation ecosystem to accelerate the delivery of emerging technologies.

Sep- 2025 -

18 September

Americas

A Coast Guard small boat crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf operates a Long Range Interceptor in the Arctic Ocean, Sept. 1, 2012. The LRI has an enclosed cabin that protects the crew and enables them to stay out of the weather elements in order to stay on scene longer. The Bertholf crew is deployed in support of Operation Arctic Shield, during which the Coast Guard will test its Arctic capabilities while building partnerships with local communities to perform its maritime safety, maritime security and stewardship missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Tamargo)

Jodesz Gavilan

US Seeks High-Tech Solutions to Stop Rogue Small Boats

The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is calling on tech firms for solutions to stop and disable small boats threatening to breach American waters.

5 September

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Rebrands Department of Defense as ‘Department of War’

President Trump is changing the name of the US Department of Defense to the Department of War, the White House announced.

Nov- 2024 -

21 November

Air

L3Harris' illustration of autonomous land, sea, and air assets

Christine Casimiro

Pentagon Picks L3Harris to Develop C2 Prototype for Autonomous Swarms

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has chosen L3Harris to prototype a command-and-control system that can simultaneously operate multiple autonomous assets.

Oct- 2024 -

1 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

Northrop to Supply Next-Gen Intelligent Jammers to US Navy in $161M Deal

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract valued at up to $161 million to produce JCREW/DRAKE 2.0 intelligent jamming systems for the US Navy.

Aug- 2024 -

16 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Italy Cleared to Buy Six MQ-9 Reaper Drones for $738M

Italy has received US clearance to procure MQ-9 Reaper drones from General Atomics.

16 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $5B Patriot Missile Sale to Germany

The US announced its approval of a $5-billion sale of up to 600 Patriot missiles and related equipment to Germany.

5 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Navy Buys Two More Landing Craft From Austal

The US Navy has ordered two additional heavy-lift Landing Craft Utility vessels from Austal to expand its upcoming fleet to five.

1 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Too Undermanned for Potential Conflict With China, Russia: Report

The US Army does not have a sufficient number of soldiers to take on near-peer adversaries China and Russia in a potential armed conflict.

Jul- 2024 -

22 July

Air

Joe Saballa

US Air Force, Boeing Finally Reach E-7 Wedgetail Deal

After months of disputes and negotiations, the US Air Force and Boeing have finally reached an agreement on the planned supply of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft.

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