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Vermont’s GOP primary for the U.S. House seat features Gerald Malloy and Mark Coester, both previous congressional candidates who lost by large margins. Malloy has a military and defense industry background, while Coester is a Vermont-based small business owner in logging, fishing, and maple sugaring. The winner will face Becca Balint in the November general election.

The U.S. Army has used nearly all of its long-range precision missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during a five-month conflict with Iran, raising concerns about military readiness. These missiles, critical for long-range strikes, have also been used by Ukraine against Russia, and their depletion could impact deterrence capabilities against adversaries like China.

Ukrainian forces claimed to have attacked a major Russian oil refinery in Ryazan, causing a fire and injuries, hours after President Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Trump in Washington to discuss increased American support. Zelenskyy also met with U.S. senators and defense companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to advance joint production of military technology.

Ukrainian forces claimed to have struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery, causing a fire and contributing to a fuel crisis for Russia. The attack followed President Zelenskyy’s meeting with U.S. President Trump, where discussions focused on securing American support and sanctions against Russia. Ukraine also engaged with U.S. defense companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for joint production of advanced weaponry.

Ukrainian officials reported a successful strike on Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery, causing a fire and hospitalizing six people. The attack occurred hours after President Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Trump to discuss increased American support, including joint production of defense systems with companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested an emergency winter package of Patriot air defense interceptors from President Trump to defend against Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukraine's stockpiles are nearly depleted, risking a humanitarian crisis if not replenished by winter. Trump agreed to discuss production licenses with U.S. defense companies to increase supply.

A fake X account impersonating Ukraine's new commander in chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, has gained nearly 7,000 followers, prompting Ukraine's General Staff to list official pages. The account posted military updates and an audit announcement, drawing criticism from Ukrainian figures.

Russia struck a drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10 people and injuring around 100, according to Ukraine. A separate drone attack occurred in St. Petersburg, targeting a Wildberries warehouse. The strikes followed a meeting between Ukraine's Zelenskyy and officials from Raytheon.

A Russian ballistic missile strike near Kyiv killed 10 people and injured nearly 100 at a defense industry event, occurring a day after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Raytheon representatives to discuss Patriot air defense systems. The attack damaged 27 homes and 44 vehicles, prompting a war crimes investigation and criminal negligence probe. A separate Ukrainian attack on a Russian military plant also caused casualties.

A Russian ballistic missile strike near Kyiv killed 10 people and injured nearly 100 at a defense industry event hosted by a military training site. The attack occurred a day after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Raytheon, the U.S. company producing Patriot air defense systems, to discuss joint production.

A Russian ballistic missile attack in the Kyiv region killed six people and injured dozens, while a Ukrainian attack on a Russian oil facility also caused casualties. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Raytheon representatives to discuss co-producing Patriot air defense systems, which Ukraine seeks to counter Russian missile attacks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Raytheon representatives in Kyiv to discuss jointly producing Patriot air defense systems, following a recent pledge by U.S. President Donald Trump to grant Ukraine a production license. Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency of countering Russian ballistic missile attacks, which have caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Raytheon representatives to discuss jointly producing Patriot air defense systems. The meeting follows a recent shift in U.S. support, including Donald Trump's pledge to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriots. Ukraine seeks rapid co-production to counter Russian missile attacks, though experts warn large-scale production could take years.

Ukraine is prepared to jointly produce Patriot interceptors with Raytheon to deepen their defense partnership, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky. This follows discussions between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Lockheed Martin introduced the PAC-3 ACE, a cheaper Patriot missile designed to cost less than half of the regular $4.2 million PAC-3 MSE. The development comes amid high global demand for air defense munitions due to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with production plans to scale up rapidly through partnerships with European defense industries.

A 2025 JPMorgan survey found reading is the top habit shared by billionaires like Bill Gates, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey, but two in five Americans read no books in 2025. Experts attribute the decline to the attention economy driven by social media and AI, warning it undermines critical leadership skills like nuanced analysis and intellectual curiosity.

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defense systems, but experts warn the process could take years and the license may not cover full system production. Ukrainian officials and U.S. diplomats must finalize arrangements, with unclear details on whether the license includes missiles, launchers, or components. U.S. defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon currently produce Patriot interceptor missiles.

President Donald Trump pledged to allow Ukraine to produce US Patriot air defense missiles, but experts say production could take over a year to begin, leaving Kyiv with ongoing shortages. Ukraine faces difficult decisions defending against Russian missile attacks while awaiting implementation of the agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defense systems, but experts caution the process will take years. The license may not cover full Patriot system production, focusing instead on components or missiles, with technical support and partnerships required. Ukrainian and U.S. officials must finalize arrangements to determine the scope.

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defense systems, but experts warn the process will take years and the license may not cover full system production. Ukrainian and U.S. officials must finalize arrangements, with uncertainty over whether the license will enable manufacturing of complete systems or only specific components like missiles.

European nations are increasing interest in Israel's David's Sling missile defense system as they seek to enhance air defenses against Russia. Finland has signed a deal, with more European countries expected to follow. The system, developed by Rafael and Raytheon, has been combat-tested since 2023.

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed discussing a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense systems during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara. Trump suggested the idea as a way to shift production responsibility to Ukraine, though he acknowledged it had not yet been cleared with Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, the companies that manufacture the systems.

The U.S. is negotiating with Germany and other European countries to co-produce Raytheon's AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles and establish a maintenance facility for Lockheed's PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe. This could free up U.S. factory capacity and allow increased production at home for Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.

Ukraine is purchasing 100 Patriot missiles using a $1 billion EU loan to counter Russian missile threats. The country has faced shortages of interceptors and has requested urgent supplies from allies, while production of Patriot missiles is expected to increase globally by 2027.

Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive components and oil and gas industry parts to accelerate weapons production for the Pentagon. Companies like Castelion are using auto industry chips and fracking pipes to build rocket motors, aiming to meet high demand while reducing costs and lead times. Traditional defense contractors such as Lockheed and Northrop Grumman warn of rocket motor shortages, prompting new entrants to adopt methods from drugmakers and leverage alternative supply chains.

The U.S. military faces a weapons shortage with no immediate relief. Raytheon announced in February 2023 it would increase production of Tomahawk missiles but requires additional suppliers to meet demand.

Senator Warren is requesting an ethics pledge from a Raytheon executive who has been nominated for a top space acquisition position. The executive's nomination to the role is under scrutiny regarding ethical commitments.

Switzerland has begun contract negotiations with France, Israel, and South Korea for a second air defence system due to delays in its U.S. Patriot missile order. The U.S. systems, ordered in 2022 for delivery by 2026-2028, were delayed by four to five years because of the Ukraine war.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Flight tracking data indicates the aircraft made a sharp 180-degree turn and descended at 5,056 feet per minute before impact. The crash occurred during a radar modernization program aimed at extending the bomber's service life through 2050.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft was airborne for 3 minutes and 15 seconds before descending at 5,056 feet per minute, and the cause remains under investigation. The plane was part of a radar modernization program to extend its operational lifespan through 2050.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft plunged at nearly 1,541 meters per minute after a sharp 180-degree turn, with the cause under investigation. The flight was part of a radar modernization program to extend the bomber's operational lifespan.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard. Tracking data shows the plane made a sharp right turn and plunged at nearly 1,541 meters per minute before crashing, with the cause under investigation. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program to extend its service life through 2050.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft plummeted at nearly a mile per minute after making a sharp turn, and the cause remains under investigation. The flight was part of a radar modernization program aimed at extending the bomber's service life.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members. The aircraft descended at nearly 5,056 feet per minute after making a sharp 180-degree turn, and the cause remains under investigation. The flight was part of a radar modernization program to upgrade the bomber fleet.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members. Tracking data showed the plane descended at nearly a mile per minute after a sharp turn, likely linked to a radar modernization program. The Air Force said the aircraft was part of efforts to extend the B-52's operational lifespan through 2050.

The US Army plans to procure 11,000 next-generation NGSRI missiles to replace aging Stinger missiles. Lockheed Martin and RTX are competing to build the new shoulder-fired weapon, which will counter aircraft, helicopters, and larger drones. The replacement is driven by modern air defense challenges and depleted Stinger stockpiles from conflicts and transfers to Ukraine.

Switzerland is considering the Franco-Italian SAMP-T air defense system as an alternative to the delayed Raytheon Patriot system. Deliveries of the Patriot system are expected to be postponed for at least five years.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy returns with upcoming Starship test flights, while Russia's Soyuz-5 debuts. The US Space Force announced 12 companies developing Space-Based Interceptors for the Golden Dome initiative, including SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, with contracts totaling up to $3.2 billion.

The US Space Force has awarded contracts to 12 companies, including Anduril Industries, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX, to develop space-based interceptors for the Golden Dome initiative, a defense system targeting missile and drone threats. The contracts, issued via Other Transaction Authority agreements in late 2025 and early 2026, aim to accelerate prototyping and bypass traditional federal acquisition rules.

The U.S. is lagging in hypersonic weapons development due to delays, shifting programs, and limited testing infrastructure, while China and Russia have already deployed such systems. Technical challenges and constrained testing capacity are slowing progress, raising concerns about a strategic disadvantage in modern warfare.