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The Defense Department on Monday announced framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin aimed at expanding production of critical Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptor components as the military seeks to replenish missile inventories through expanded, long-term production capacity.The agreements come as demand for Patriot and THAAD interceptors has increased following conflicts in Iran and Ukraine that strained U.S. missile inventories. They also come days after a Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis estimated the United States had depleted roughly two-thirds of its pre-war Patriot interceptor inventory during the conflict with Iran.Defense officials said…

The General Services Administration’s push to transform how the U.S. government procures new technologies will radically improve the way public servants deliver services at scale, according to the agency’s IT chief. The Trump administration has moved to enhance federal adoption of new IT services, including artificial intelligence tools and other products that can automate many of the time-consuming tasks that slow agencies’ citizen-focused operations. GSA has been at the forefront of many of these modernization efforts by helping agencies onboard and experiment with capabilities from leading tech firms in a cost-efficient manner. In a recent interview with Nextgov/FCW, GSA Chief Information Officer…

Patients and staff at Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, were evacuated Saturday because of wildfires that have encroached on the state’s second-largest city, burning at least 600 structures as of Monday.VA staff evacuated an unknown number of patients to local hospitals and are caring for 27 patients at area shelters, according to the facility’s Facebook page. The medical center, which lies less than a third of a mile from the fire perimeter as of Monday, will remain closed, “with future operations to be determined.”More than 60,000 people have been evacuated from the area as a result of…

The UFC has confirmed the death of their flyweight fighter Allan Nascimento in their latest Instagram post, while also penning a touching tribute to the deceased Brazilian. 34-year-old Nascimento had suffered an ‘apparent heart attack’ in his sleep and was found unresponsive. The responding medical team’s efforts were to no avail, as he was ‘pronounced dead at the scene.’ Nascimento has passed away at the age of 34 (Image via UFC) Taking to Instagram, the UFC penned a touching tribute, while confirming Nascimento’s death. The caption read: This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found…

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline and StrategyФокус —…

Dissatisfied with the quality of the engines for its fighter jets, the U.S. Air Force is looking for new engines — and perhaps new manufacturers.“The current industrial base has demonstrated significant challenges, including production delays, quality control issues, and critical obsolescence (i.e., diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages) across key engine components,” warned the Air Force’s Request for Information. The deadline is Aug. 28.“The government will pursue a strategic competition requiring industry to innovate manufacturing and guarantee supply chain resiliency,” the RFI said. The initiative comes as the Air Force struggles with its jet engines. For example, F-35 fighter deliveries…

It is no secret that events in Iraq’s neighborhood have affected its politics, society, and economy. Although the changes that occurred in the region after the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023 were reflected in Iraq, the greater impact on Iraqi politics will emerge from the repercussions of February 28, 2026. The assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the transfer of the position of supreme leader to his son Mojtaba have led to Iran’s transformation from a theocratic state controlled by the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist (or Willayet Al Faqeeh) into a “juntocracy,” in which the final…

In the middle of summer, there’s nothing better than kicking back under a beach umbrella with a cold cocktail and maybe a trusty Steam Deck to keep you company. For me, unfortunately, that’s just a fantasy, since I won’t be spending any time under an umbrella, and even if there were one, I’d still be busy chasing after my four little princesses. But despite that brief sad aside, I made an effort and pictured myself there, relaxing in the shade with my brand-new Steam Deck. Then came the big question: what should I play!? That’s exactly the point of this…

Trending:Conor McGregor didn’t want to fight at UFC 329, says Din ThomasIslam Makhachev is looking to get a stoppage win at UFC 330 when he defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev is set to headline the numbered event in the first defense of his welterweight title at UFC 330 on August 15. Heading into the bout, Makhachev is a massive -390 favorite while the Irishman is a +280 underdog on FanDuel. Although Makhachev is a big favorite, he’s not just looking to win; instead, he said he plans to take more risks and look for the finish.…

Raytheon has installed the first land-based SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Wallops Island, Virginia, commencing land-based testing ahead of the backfit deployment on USS Pinckney (DDG 91). Raytheon press release Raytheon, an RTX business, has delivered and installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island in Virginia, marking a major milestone for the U.S. Navy’s Flight IIA Destroyer modernization effort and the SPY-6 backfit program. The Wallops site, a land‑based test facility situated over an open-water environment, will support extensive testing of the radar and its power and combat system interfaces ahead of installation on…