Pentagon Blocks CBO Briefings Amid $1.2 Trillion Golden Dome Missile Shield Debate
Breaking Defense
19.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
Exercise Northern Viking 2026 Strengthens NATO Defense and Arctic Security
U.S. and NATO forces have deployed to Iceland for Exercise Northern Viking 2026, marking 75 years of vital strategic defense cooperation. The joint military drills aim to enhance interoperability and ensure regional stability in the critical Arctic and North Atlantic sectors.
U.S. Department of Defense News
19.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
US Congress Faces Critical Defense Funding Hurdles After August Recess
Lawmakers return from the August recess facing a compressed timeline to pass a continuing resolution and avoid a potential government shutdown. Discrepancies between House and Senate schedules create significant challenges for Pentagon budget approvals.
Breaking Defense
19.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
Pentagon Expands Orbital Cleanup R&D to Secure Congested Space
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit and the Space Development Agency have awarded contracts to three aerospace companies to develop technologies for capturing and safely de-orbiting dead satellites. This initiative aims to mitigate collision risks and secure maneuver space amid rapidly growing proliferated low Earth orbit constellations.
Breaking Defense
18.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
US Department of Defense Unveils Bridge Program to Supercharge Defense Industrial Base
The U.S. Department of Defense's innovation unit has launched the Bridge Program to eliminate critical bottlenecks and drive systemic reform. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen the national defense industrial base and accelerate the integration of advanced technologies.
U.S. Department of Defense News
18.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
U.S. Space Force Faces Historic Budget Surge and Strategic Shift in 2027
A comprehensive new analysis reveals that a proposed 120 percent budget increase for the U.S. Space Force heavily targets classified missions, missile tracking, and space superiority. The funding strategy highlights an evolving defense architecture closely tied to advanced national security objectives.
SpaceNews
18.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
US Scales Back Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercise with South Korea
President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in the upcoming Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercise with South Korea. Citing financial costs and diplomatic signals to Pyongyang, the directive has sparked debate among lawmakers and defense officials.
Breaking Defense
17.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea
President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing financial burdens and geopolitical disagreements. The directive arrives amid heightened regional tensions and evolving diplomatic dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.
Defense News Global
17.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
Pentagon Awards Contracts to D-Orbit, Firefly, and Katalyst for Deorbit-as-a-Service Study
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit and Space Development Agency have selected three companies to study commercial satellite deorbiting services. This initiative aims to safely capture and remove non-cooperative military and government spacecraft from low-Earth orbit.
SpaceNews
16.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
US Navy Faces Major Risks as White House Pushes Return to Steam Catapults on Ford Class Carriers
President Trump has directed the U.S. Navy to develop a plan within 60 days to replace electromagnetic catapults and weapons elevators with steam and hydraulic systems on future Ford-class aircraft carriers. This controversial shift risks causing severe delivery delays and compounding existing shipbuilding crises.
The War Zone (Global)
14.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
US Defense Policy Chief Praises AUKUS and Warns Indo-Pacific Allies
Pentagon policy official Elbridge Colby praised Australia's progress on the AUKUS pact during his Southeast Asian tour. He also warned middle powers against excluding the United States from regional security frameworks.
Breaking Defense
13.08.2026
Strateji & Analiz
Astranis Unveils Perceptor Geostationary Surveillance Satellite for Space Domain Awareness
Satellite manufacturer Astranis has introduced its new Perceptor spacecraft, designed for geostationary space domain awareness and military surveillance missions. The maneuverable microGEO satellite aims to eliminate orbital blind spots and support U.S. national security objectives.
SpaceNews
13.08.2026