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The Philippines has reached a broad agreement with Japan to acquire five soon-to-be-retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), marking one of Japan’s largest planned transfers of retired naval combatants to a foreign navy and another milestone in Tokyo’s evolving defense equipment transfer policy. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. announced ...

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The Navy met its recruiting goal for Fiscal Year 2026 three months before the fall deadline, the sea service announced last week. The Navy brought in 45,000 new recruits, according to a Thursday news release, marking the third year in a row the sea service met its goals. Unlike the previous two fiscal years, the Navy increased its goal to 45,000, up from 40,600.

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The UK and Netherlands have signed a landmark £2.4 billion agreement to build eight next-generation, 15,000-ton amphibious transport ships optimized for hybrid drone warfare. UK MoD press release British and Dutch forces are set to be equipped with new amphibious transport ships under a new maritime partnership signed today (July 7, 2026). Based on a ...

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Tech specialists from the Navy, Air Force and GDIT say modern, adaptive solutions that work regardless of connectivity are key to the battlespace of the future. The post Defense leaders are redefining what it means to operate at the edge appeared first on DefenseScoop .

The lawmakers allege they’ve been “stonewalled” when asked for more detailed information about the controversial “bridge” aircraft.

In the 2026 DoW Environmental Awards, the Department of the Air Force earned top honors in four categories highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship strengthening mission readiness and improving the quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and their families and the communities that host DAF installations.

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of July 7, 2026, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Total Battle Force Deployed Underway 293 (USS 233, USNS 60) 100 (USS 71, USNS 29) (39 FDNF, 61 Rotational) 72…

The U.S. Navy is searching for better methods of protecting its missile subs, as well as the shore installations that support them.

The Houthis are likely backing their own proxies in the form of pirates as shipping is just recovering from the war with Iran and Red Sea battles. The post Pirate Attacks Spike Off The Horn Of Africa appeared first on TWZ .

The structures with large rectangular retractable roofs could point to new strategic capabilities China could deploy more widely. The post Mysterious Rectangle ‘Silos’ Spotted At Sprawling Chinese Missile Test Base appeared first on TWZ .

The planned buy is not designed to supplant work with Germany on a Deep Precision Strike weapon, the UK said.

Via the NG-USI effort, the Navy aims to create a “sphere of technological excellence” with members of industry and not-for-profit organizations to rapidly develop prototype solutions. The post Navy launches next-gen undersea security initiative appeared first on DefenseScoop .

The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, returned rare, WWII-era Imperial Japanese Army aircraft artifacts to the Japanese government after uncovering them during a base construction project.

In an exclusive preview of America’s new arms sale policies, a key Commerce official says the department is ready to “help US companies” in foreign markets.

Audere Group has been chosen as the delivery partner for the dedicated Business Centre in Kyiv, providing British businesses permanent representation in Ukraine.

The GlobalEye acquisition comes alongside a raft of NATO capability announcements spanning drones, maritime patrol aircraft, tankers, and airlifters. The post NATO Picks Saab GlobalEye To Replace Aging E-3 AWACS Fleet appeared first on TWZ .

Lieutenant General Nick Perry DSO MBE will assume command on promotion to General of NATO’s Joint Force Command (JFC) Norfolk in September 2026, the first time a British officer has ever held the role.

This week on The Break Out, the US military added a new drone chief while the UK, Italy and Japan advance plans for a new fighter jet.

For more than two centuries, the USS Constitution has relied on stars, the sea and paper charts to navigate. But as the vessel prepares for nine America 250 events, Old Ironsides is receiving a digital navigation upgrade courtesy of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division.

The project aims to stitch together spacecraft managed by individual member countries into one mega-constellation, alliance officials said.

The project aims to stitch together spacecraft managed by individual member countries into one mega-constellation, alliance officials said.

The air power shift also comes as allies attempt to come to terms with the US opting to scale back some of its military assets in Europe and as they brace for Trump’s Summit address where he will reportedly urge them to increase defense spending.