Tomahawk cruise missiles

US companies like Phoenix Tailings are developing methods to extract critical minerals from mining waste to reduce reliance on China for defense applications. The Pentagon provided a $500 million loan to Phoenix Tailings, which aims to build a 'freedom facility' to process rare-earth elements used in weapons and high-tech industries, though scaling production remains time-intensive.

The U.S. is under pressure to develop domestic rare earth mineral processing to reduce reliance on China, with Phoenix Tailings in New Hampshire working to extract critical elements from mining waste and recycled materials. The Pentagon has approved a $500 million loan to expand the company's capacity, as defense systems like Tomahawk missiles and F-35 jets require these minerals, and stricter sourcing rules aim to exclude Chinese components.

The U.S. has rapidly depleted key weapon stocks, including two-thirds of Patriot missile interceptors and a third of THAAD and Tomahawk cruise missiles, in conflicts with Iran. Replenishment will take years, exacerbated by a shift toward cheaper drones forcing reliance on costly air-defense systems. Bipartisan neglect of the military-industrial base over decades has worsened the crisis.

The United States launched airstrikes in Iran targeting the Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the killing of American troops in Jordan, while Iran's missile attacks on U.S.-allied countries risk escalating conflict. Israel warned that Iranian missiles fired toward Jordan could spill over into its territory, marking the first such warning since the conflict resumed. The U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides reporting casualties.

The U.S. military launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to retaliate for an attack in Jordan that killed American troops, escalating tensions as an interim war-ending deal collapsed. The conflict, now in its eighth day, involves reciprocal strikes on infrastructure across the Middle East, with the U.S. targeting Iranian facilities and Iran retaliating against allies like Kuwait.

The U.S. military launched airstrikes targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for an attack in Jordan that killed American troops, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has caused casualties and infrastructure damage in both nations, with Iran threatening further strikes and the UAE issuing warnings.

President Donald Trump is addressing a defense technology summit organized by Sen. David McCormick, highlighting investments in battlefield technology due to reduced U.S. weapon stocks from the Iran war. Attendees include defense leaders and major investors, with companies like ZeroEyes and Gecko Robotics announcing new projects.

President Donald Trump is addressing a defense technology summit in Pennsylvania, organized by Sen. David McCormick, to discuss investments in battlefield technology amid reduced U.S. weapon stocks due to the war in Iran. Attendees include defense officials, corporate leaders, and investors, with companies like ZeroEyes and Gecko Robotics announcing new investments in AI and robotics for defense.

President Donald Trump is addressing a defense technology summit at the U.S. Army War College, highlighting investments in battlefield tech amid reduced U.S. weapon stocks due to the war in Iran. The event, organized by Sen. David McCormick, includes defense officials and business leaders, with companies like ZeroEyes and Gecko Robotics announcing new defense-related investments.

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, marking a shift toward developing its own long-range strike capability. The U.S. approved the deal in August, with details like the number of missiles remaining classified. The move aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for European allies to fund their own security.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a deal with the United States to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles. The missiles will be stationed in Germany.

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them domestically, as announced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The decision marks a shift from planned U.S. deployments to Germany's own long-range strike capability, with the deal finalized during a NATO summit in Ankara.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz informed the Bundestag of Germany's agreement to purchase US Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany. He stated the deal addresses an 'important strategic gap in our defense.'

Germany is seeking arms deals with the US to domestically produce PAC-3 Patriot and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Berlin aims to leverage Washington’s improved stance on Ukraine and Europe to replenish stockpiles, strengthen European defense, and stabilize transatlantic relations with Trump.

The US Department of Defense is canceling plans to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany due to fears of escalating tensions with Russia and strained US stockpiles. The decision reverses a Biden-era agreement and raises concerns in Berlin about Europe’s reduced long-range strike capabilities amid increased Russian military pressure.

A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of key weapons systems like Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, and THAAD interceptors used in the Iran war. The report highlights a 'window of vulnerability' for potential conflicts in the Western Pacific, particularly with China, despite a historic $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget proposal by the Trump administration.

A reported US delay in delivering Tomahawk cruise missiles could slow Japan's plans to develop a long-range counterstrike capability, highlighting a potential gap between Tokyo's defense ambitions and Washington's supply capacity. Analysts suggest this delay may impact Japan's military strategy as it rethinks its defense posture amid regional uncertainties.

The US has decided against deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany, creating a gap in the country's medium-range defense capabilities. Germany is now exploring alternative solutions, including the potential use of drones, to address this defensive shortfall.

The U.S. used over half of its Patriot missile interceptors and hundreds of other critical munitions during a 39-day conflict with Iran, raising concerns about future war readiness against peer adversaries. Analysts warn stockpile depletion could strain operations in a prolonged conflict, particularly in the Western Pacific.