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'Of course' Navy leader 'concerned' that Iran conflict diminishes US ability to deter China - Breaking Defense

Navy chief warns Iran conflict is draining readiness needed to deter China

Adm. Daryl Caudle said resource use in the Iran conflict is reducing what can be applied elsewhere.
He warned that munitions stockpiles have taken a hit and readiness is being consumed.
The issue matters because U.S. deterrence planning centers heavily on China.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing

Boeing and Rheinmetall Push Ghost Bat Drone Into Europe’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race

Boeing Australia and Rheinmetall are pitching the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Germany for a CCA requirement targeted for 2029.
Rheinmetall would handle system integration, support, and adaptation to German requirements.
The platform’s maturity and modularity are being used as key selling points against rival European and U.S. options.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via twz.com

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Italy turns away Middle East-bound US military aircraft from Sicily stopover

Italy blocks Sicily stopover for US military flights tied to Iran conflict

Italy refused a U.S. request to stop at Sigonella after aircraft were already airborne.
Rome says operations outside existing agreements require parliamentary approval.
The move reflects broader European unease over the Iran war.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Ukraine attacks on oil and gas to be 'painful' for Russian economy: Official - Breaking Defense

EU Official Says Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Energy Hubs Will Hurt Moscow’s War Economy

Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil export terminals at Ust-Luga and Primorsk and the Kirishi refinery.
EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said the attacks would be painful for the Russian economy.
Sweden says security demands in the Baltic Sea are changing amid wider Russian-linked threats.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Breaking Defense Launches a Dedicated European Edition as Regional Security Spending Rises

Breaking Defense says it will launch a dedicated European edition in early May.
The company cites rising defense budgets and changing security conditions across Europe.
Two co-editors and an expanded correspondent network will support the new product.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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High-speed combat drone production starts at new US Anduril plant in days

Anduril’s Ohio Factory Marks the Next Phase of US Combat Drone Industrialization

Anduril is beginning Fury drone production at its new Arsenal-1 campus in Ohio.
The $1 billion facility could employ more than 4,000 people over the next decade.
The company says it designs for manufacturability from the start using more commercial supply choices.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via c4isrnet.com

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Ukraine offers Gulf allies drone defense in bid for scarce Patriot missiles

Ukraine Is Offering Gulf States Counter-Drone Know-How in Exchange for Patriot Missiles

Ukraine has deployed 228 counter-drone specialists across five Gulf partners, according to the report.
Kyiv is proposing a swap in which it provides interceptor drones and expertise in exchange for Patriot PAC-3 missiles.
The offer reflects severe strain on premium missile-defense inventories.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Role reversal: Ukraine moves training home and exports the lessons abroad

Ukraine Is Bringing Basic Training Home and Sending Its Battlefield Lessons Abroad

Ukraine plans to move basic training fully onto its own soil while keeping specialized courses abroad.
Kyiv has sent advisers to Germany to teach drone warfare and counter-UAS tactics.
NATO officials say Ukraine’s wartime adaptation offers critical lessons for the alliance.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

A NATO Exercise Image Offered a Rare Glimpse of Military Medicine Inside a Lithuanian Bunker

The supplied caption places a field medical laboratory in a Soviet-era bunker during DEFENDER 25 in Lithuania.
The Defense Health Agency’s Force Health Protection team supported multiple US Army medical units.
The mission includes rapid access to treatment, diagnostic, and preventive countermeasures when no FDA-approved product is available.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via twz.com

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Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs

USS Gerald R. Ford Pulls Into Croatia for Repairs After Fire and Long Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in Split, Croatia, for repairs and maintenance.
A March 12 laundry-room fire injured three sailors and led to nearly 200 smoke-related treatments.
The carrier has also faced plumbing issues during a nine-month deployment.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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US Space Command provides update on phased headquarters relocation to Alabama

US Space Command’s Alabama Move Has Shifted From Debate to Buildout

Space Command is already operating a small Program Management Office at Redstone Arsenal.
The planned relocation affects about 1,400 of the command’s roughly 1,700 positions.
A new headquarters facility is expected to break ground in 2027 and complete around 2031.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East

USS Tripoli and 31st MEU Arrive in CENTCOM Waters as Regional Tensions Deepen

The USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and 31st MEU have entered CENTCOM waters.
The move follows a reported Iranian missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Airbase.
The 31st MEU brings ground, aviation, and logistics elements suited for crisis response.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran

Pentagon Planning for Possible Ground Operations in Iran as U.S. Forces Build Up

The Pentagon is reportedly planning for possible ground operations in Iran.
The White House says planning does not mean a decision has been made.
Marine and Army units are moving into the region.
A new Iranian strike injured 12 U.S. personnel at Prince Sultan Airbase.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy agrees to defense cooperation with UAE, Qatar

Ukraine expands Gulf defense ties with agreements in Qatar and the UAE

Qatar says its agreement with Ukraine includes sharing expertise on countering missiles and unmanned aerial systems.
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine and the UAE agreed to cooperate in security and defense.
The deals come as regional conflict drives demand for practical missile and drone defense knowledge.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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NATO sees $145B in munitions needs, as members all hit 2 percent GDP for first time - Breaking Defense

NATO’s $145 Billion Munitions Gap Signals a New Phase in Alliance Rearmament

NATO has identified up to $145 billion in shared demand for munitions and air defense capability.
All member states met or exceeded the 2 percent GDP defense spending benchmark for the first time in 2025.
The alliance is shifting attention from headline spending toward procurement, R&D, and the industrial capacity needed to fill shortages.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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State Department clears $340M FMS request for hypersonic missile testing support for Japan - Breaking Defense

US Clears $340 Million in Hypersonic Test Support for Japan

The US cleared a proposed $340 million package supporting Japan’s HVGP program.
Support includes test preparation, transportation, surveillance, safety reviews, and logistics.
Japan has budgeted 126.1 billion yen for HVGP development and deployment in the next fiscal year.
Block 1 is planned at a 500-kilometer range, with future versions projected to reach as far as 3,000 kilometers.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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White House to deliver FY27 budget request on April 3: OMB - Breaking Defense

White House sets April 3 delivery date for FY27 budget request as defense funding questions mount

The White House says it will send the FY27 budget request to Congress on April 3.
A proposed $1.5 trillion defense figure remains unclear in structure, with questions about base funding, supplementals, and reconciliation.
Officials have discussed a possible $200 billion supplemental tied to Iran operations and munition replenishment.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Army may reexamine ground vehicle programs amid 'constantly evolving' environment: Official - Breaking Defense

Army signals broader rethink of ground vehicle acquisition as market and battlefield pressures shift

A senior Army contracting official said the service may revisit more ground vehicle programs as the market evolves.
A February RFI asked industry for rapid design and production ideas for tracked combat vehicles weighing 40 to 80 tons.
Current XM30 competitors say they remain ahead, but the Army is clearly signaling a more flexible and competitive approach.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Norway floats additional $11.8B in defense spending through 2035, cancels drone program - Breaking Defense

Norway Proposes $11.8 Billion Defense Increase as It Reworks Priorities for a Harder Security Era

Norway proposes an extra 115 billion krone for defense through 2035.
The plan emphasizes munitions, submarines, and anti-submarine warfare frigates.
Oslo says the war in Ukraine and rising equipment costs forced a reassessment.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Judge Halts Anthropic Blacklist as Pentagon Insists Its Ban Remains in Force

A federal judge granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction.
The ruling pauses implementation of supply chain risk orders for named agencies.
Pentagon leadership says one government-wide designation still remains in effect.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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