Defense News
- EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts July 1, 2026According to an internal memo obtained by Breaking Defense, the new role covers all ground vehicles, all small air vehicles and almost all sea vehicles, and reports directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.Aaron Mehta and Ashley Roque
- Go big or go home: Washington’s assistance to the Lebanese army July 1, 2026The US seems stuck on the fence about whether to abandon or commit to the Lebanese military, and until it picks a side, little is likely to change in the regional conflict with Hezbollah, writes Bilal Saab.Bilal Y. Saab
- Ukraine signs $2.5 billion contract with Sweden for Gripen E deliveries by 2029 July 1, 2026The deal is a first step in Kyiv’s planned ambition to purchase up to 150 of the advanced combat jets, noted Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson on social media.Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo