USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East

The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit entered CENTCOM waters Friday.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/03/28/uss-tripoli-embarked-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-arrive-in-middle-east/

Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs

The warship has been deployed for nine ​months and also took part in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean ⁠prior to arriving in the Middle East.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/03/28/aircraft-carrier-uss-gerald-r-ford-arrives-in-croatia-for-repairs/

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy agrees to defense cooperation with UAE, Qatar

Qatar said on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes sharing counter-missile and UAS expertise.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/28/ukraines-zelenskyy-agrees-to-defense-cooperation-with-uae-qatar/

U.S. Navy restores USS Albany submarine readiness

The United States Navy has safely undocked the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) on March 26 at Naval Submarine Base New London. According to the Navy, USS Albany arrived at Submarine Base New London in the summer of 2025 and has since undergone a range of repairs, structural inspections, and upgrades to […]
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https://defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-restores-uss-albany-submarine-readiness/

U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A fighters to northern Japan

F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on March 28. According to the U.S. Air Force, the arrival of the F-35A supports efforts to upgrade Misawa Air Base into a fighter integration wing and expand operational capabilities in the region. The aircraft will replace legacy platforms …
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https://defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-deploys-f-35a-fighters-to-northern-japan/

Russian lawmaker mocks U.S. military capabilities in remarks

A senior Russian lawmaker and general claimed that the United States military lacks the operational experience and planning capabilities demonstrated by Russia’s armed forces, according to public remarks made by Andrey Kartapolov, chairman of the Russian State Duma Defense Committee. In his remarks, Kartapolov said: “Today, the le…
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https://defence-blog.com/russian-lawmaker-mocks-u-s-military-capabilities-in-remarks/

Northrop Grumman builds Sentinel ICBM launch silo

The United States Air Force, in partnership with Northrop Grumman and Bechtel, is accelerating development of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system by prototyping a new launch silo tube, the companies announced on Friday. According to Northrop Grumman, the launch silo tube serves as the central element of a new modular infrastructure …
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https://defence-blog.com/northrop-grumman-builds-sentinel-icbm-launch-silo/

Iranian missile hits U.S. E-3 AWACS aircraft at Saudi base

An Iranian missile and drone attack on March 27 struck Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding multiple United States service members and damaging several aircraft, including an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft and aerial refueling planes. According to Air & Space Forces Magazine, citing people …
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https://defence-blog.com/iranian-missile-hits-u-s-e-3-awacs-aircraft-at-saudi-base/

Poland develops KURIER unmanned cargo helicopter

Polish defense technology company FlyFocus has developed the KURIER unmanned helicopter, a 600-kilogram-class logistics platform. The heavy drone system is designed to deliver cargo autonomously to units operating beyond conventional resupply reach. According to the company, KURIER is capable of carrying more than 200 kilograms of cargo and is intended …
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https://defence-blog.com/poland-develops-kurier-unmanned-cargo-helicopter/

Lockheed Martin expands Javelin missile production capacity

Lockheed Martin is expanding production capacity for the Javelin anti-tank missile system, supported by a coordinated ramp-up across its supplier network, with increased output expected to begin later in 2026. According to the company, the Javelin supply chain includes nearly 100 part-level suppliers and 25 major subcontractors pro…
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https://defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-expands-javelin-missile-production-capacity/