National security-focused VC firm America's Frontier Fund is raising $315 million for its debut fund

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The US capitol in Washington, DC.
The US capitol in Washington, DC.

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Video shows British-made fighter missiles, modified in 3 months to launch from the ground, scoring Russian drone kills

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A Ukrainian Asraam missile flies to strike a Russian drone.
The UK's defense ministry says Ukraine has fired over 400 modified Asraam missiles with the Raven and had a success rate of over 70%.

Ukrainian Air Force via YouTube/Screenshot

Ukraine is trying to get answers amid worries that the Pentagon's ammo hold could impact its much-needed Patriots and more

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An American-made Patriot missile is launched during a live-fire exercise in Taiwan in August 2024.
Ukraine has repeatedly asked for more Patriot interceptors to help it defend its cities and civilians from Russia's attacks.

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Wild videos capture fiery scenes from a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russian bombers shielded by tires

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A screengrab shows a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian bomber aircraft.
Ukraine carried out a massive drone attack targeting Russian aircraft on Sunday.

Screenshot/Video obtained by BI

Axed $170 million contract shows how DOGE-led cuts came over US Navy objections

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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Bainbridge, USS Forrest Sherman, and USS Roosevelt transit the Atlantic Ocean in formation.
A contract that sought to safeguard the personnel records of sailors was canceled despite the objections of Navy officials.

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Najwa Ziadi

A Russian oil company says it paid out a $195,000 bounty to soldiers it credited with downing a US-made F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine

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A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from an airbase in Germany.
A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from an airbase in Germany.

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Israel becomes the first country to down drones in combat with a laser weapon

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A close-up low angle of Israel's laser weapon with a line of trees and a cloudy blue sky in the background.
The system is part of Israel's planned $500 million network of directed energy air defenses.

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We got an inside look at how frontline NATO allies would fight Russia

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Polish 6th Airborne Brigade conducts an air insertion at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, June 10, 2020.
A Finnish officer described the mission to jump out of airplanes via parachute and then form up to seize an airfield as "extremely difficult."

US Army Photo by Richard Herman

The Pentagon launched a military-grade Y Combinator, signaling that defense tech is officially cool on college campuses

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Pentagon.
The Pentagon.

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The F-35 could be 'pilot optional' in the not-too-distant future, Lockheed Martin CEO says

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1st Lt. Bailey
Lockheed Martin's CEO said the company is working on advanced upgrades to the F-35, which would allow it to fly without a pilot.

US Air Force photo by Capt. Nathan Poblete

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