Thursday, October 8, 2026

Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that “strong and model NATO ally” Greece and the United States are launching new counterterrorism information sharing between their law enforcement agencies. During an official visit to Athens, Rubio said Greece was particularly exposed to the threats posed by mass migration and human trafficking.“As part of…

Rubio says US, Greece to jointly combat security threats

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that “strong and model NATO ally” Greece and the United States are launching new counterterrorism information sharing between their law enforcement agencies. During an official visit to Athens, Rubio said Greece was particularly exposed to the threats posed by mass migration and human trafficking.“As part of…

France fires upgraded nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time

PARIS — France test-fired an upgraded version of its M51 strategic ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time on Tuesday, a capability demonstration that President Emmanuel Macron called “very important” for the country’s strategic credibility and which he said would be monitored by allies and adversaries alike.The nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine Le Vigilant fired…

Pentagon names 4 directed-energy weapons for counter-drone program at US bases

The Pentagon on Monday named four directed-energy weapons for a homeland counter-drone pilot, the first systems the military will field and test at U.S. bases under a program ordered by Congress.The four systems selected are AeroVironment’s Palletized High-Energy Laser, Epirus’ Leonidas high-powered microwave, Kord’s Firefly high-energy laser and Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon System, the Defense…

Anduril, US Navy invest $6.6 billion to boost submarine parts production

Defense tech firm Anduril said on Tuesday it will invest $3.7 billion to develop a new shipyard in Maryland to build critical components for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines, as Washington seeks to bolster its maritime defense capabilities.Subsequently, the US Navy awarded Anduril a contract worth up to $2.9 billion to manufacture submarine components, with…

Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA completes first fully autonomous flight

Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently completed its first fully autonomous flight.Talon Blue executed its first fully autonomous flight in Mojave, California, which included taxi, takeoff, in-flight maneuvers and landing, according to a recent company release. The modular design, part of the defense company’s internally funded Project Talon portfolio, focuses on advancing…

Boeing locks in 7-year deal to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output

Boeing announced Monday that it formalized a seven-year contract supporting the Pentagon’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy, signing an approximately $14.7 billion “undefinitized” agreement with the Pentagon that allows the firm to triple its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement.“Early investment and a relentless focus on quality and execution have positioned us to now deliver seekers at…