Defense News
Hegseth Orders Civilian Workforce Realignment in DOD, Reopens DRP - Department of Defense
Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role inside the Pentagon - Defense News
Hegseth Signs Memo to Reduce Department of Defense’s Workforce - Bloomberg
Trump effect forces Germany to reprioritize defense as nation plays catch-up in military spending - Fox News
Oracle is reportedly among wave of tech giants hit by DOGE cuts, as defense secretary balks at ‘throwing more good taxpayer money after bad’ - Fortune
Signal chat flouted rules on classified intel, say former defense officials - The Washington Post
Signal leak sparks new calls for modernized messaging options from defense officials - DefenseScoop
‘Egregious mistake’: Trump world rocked as GOP defense of Signal leak crumbles - MSNBC
U.S. Defense News
United States–Philippines Joint Statement on Secretary Hegseth's Inaugural Visit to the Philippines - Department of Defense
Hegseth Says U.S., Philippines Agree on Plan to Reestablish Deterrence in Indo-Pacific - Department of Defense
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal - The Atlantic
Secretary of Defense Emphasizes Lethality, Deterrence On Guam - navy.mil
Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence - Reuters
Signal chat flouted rules on classified intel, say former defense officials - The Washington Post
Taiwan’s Biggest Limitation in Defense Isn’t Spending, It’s Late Deliveries from U.S. Defense Companies - War On The Rocks
Pentagon head Hegseth joins war memorial service in 1st Japan visit - Kyodo News Plus
Breaking News: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces NMESIS Anti-Ship Missile Deployment in Philippines to Counter China - Army Recognition
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans - The Atlantic
Chinese Defense News
US has a record of breaking promises: Chinese Defense Ministry on US defense secretary’s Philippine visit - Global Times
Carrier Fujian’s tests normal arrangement, Chinese Defense Ministry says over vessel’s 7th sea trial - Global Times
‘Invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters: why new Chinese maritime tech is spooking defense watchers - CNN
Pentagon’s use of commercial telecoms draws scrutiny after Chinese breaches - Defense One
U.S. Adds Export Restrictions to More Chinese Tech Firms Over Security Concerns - The New York Times
Taiwan Defense Drills Identify 2027 for Potential China Invasion - Bloomberg
5 Chinese satellites practiced ‘dogfighting’ in space, Space Force says - Breaking Defense
China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year - The Associated Press
China, Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drill, eye military cooperation boost: Chinese defense ministry - Global Times
Japan Defense News
The Japanese Military Has a People Problem - Foreign Affairs Magazine
Defense spending can be Japan's bargaining chip on Trump tariffs: expert - Nikkei Asia
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs a to-do list for Japan - Asia Times
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Travel to Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, and Japan - Department of Defense
Japan launches new Joint Operations Command to unify SDF branches - The Japan Times
Japan’s big missile plans face hurdles at home and in the US - Breaking Defense
Donald Trump Questions Why US Protects Japan - Newsweek
Japan and Australia can fill each other’s defence gaps - The Strategist
Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations - Kyodo News Plus
Japan Stands Up New Joint Operations Command Planned to Work with Local U.S. Forces - USNI News
Asia Defense News
US Army ships its newest air-defense tech to units in Asia, Europe - Defense News
Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence - Reuters
Hegseth Addresses Indo-Pacom Partnerships During First Trip to Region - Department of Defense
US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit - CNN
Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Allies on First Official Trip to Asia - The New York Times
Korean arms maker’s 3,100% rally tests limit of defense boom - Fortune
Hegseth’s Asia Tour Won’t Fix the US Credibility Crisis - Bloomberg
Hegseth slips up during an international trip — again - POLITICO
3100% BOOM! Hanwha Aerospace Emerges World’s “Best Performing” Defense Stock As U.S. Firms Slide - EurAsian Times
Europe Defense News
Europe Talks Tough on Military Spending, but Unity Is Fracturing - The New York Times
Europe wants to pour billions of dollars into its own defense companies — but market watchers say it may not be able to shut American firms out - CNBC
US Army ships its newest air-defense tech to units in Asia, Europe - Defense News
Greece Offers Vital Lessons for Europe in Defense Spending - Bloomberg
Freeloaders? Hegseth has ‘a case’ in slamming Europe, UK defense chief says - POLITICO Europe
As Macron talks about building up Europe's defenses, Ukraine awaits actual results - Kyiv Independent
Europe Split on Defense Plan Amid Russia Threat - Newsweek
US Defense Secretary Called Europe "Pathetic." Two BU Experts on Whether the Alliance Is Damaged. - Boston University
Airbus announces missile-slinging drone for air defense - Defense News