Mullin takes DHS helm as 100,000 employees remain unpaid

Senator vows reforms, staffing rebuild as he steps into his first executive-branch job.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/mullin-dhs-shutdown-employees-unpaid/412320/

It ‘keeps me up at night’: KC-135 crash underscores necessary comms upgrades, leaders say

Prior Air Mobility leaders are speaking out about lack of battlespace awareness on aging tankers.
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/03/it-keeps-me-night-kc-135-crash-underscores-necessary-comms-upgrades-leaders-say/412317/

A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from Iran

If a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe?
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https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2026/03/23/a-web-of-sensors-how-the-us-spots-missiles-and-drones-from-iran/

US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater drones

America and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure.
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https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2026/03/23/us-and-uk-teaming-up-to-destroy-underwater-drones/

The US Army is already ditching its most powerful laser weapon yet

The U.S. Army’s 300 kilowatt Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Energy Laser system won't transition to a program of record.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/03/23/the-us-army-is-already-ditching-its-most-powerful-laser-weapon-yet/

The Threat No One is Talking About in Iran

As the conflict deepens, the world must urgently address the risk of biological weapons falling through the cracks.
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https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/threat-no-one-talking-about-iran

Poland eyes benefits of joining GCAP sixth-generation fighter project

Polish officials said they have discussed the project with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, but it's unclear if there have been formal government talks.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/23/poland-eyes-benefits-of-joining-gcap-sixth-generation-fighter-project/

Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds

The pre-dawn explosion injured dozens of civilians, including children, and tore through homes in U.S.-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war.
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https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/2026/03/23/patriot-missile-involved-in-bahrain-blast-likely-us-operated-analysis-finds/

Dutch armed forces to add drone operators to combat brigades

The Dutch military will expand that capability “significantly” by deploying 1,000 to 1,200 personnel specifically for drone and counter-drone operations.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/03/23/dutch-armed-forces-to-add-drone-operators-to-combat-brigades/

AM General showcases autonomous UGV at AUSA Global Force

AM General said it will present a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) at the Association of the U.S. Army Global Force Symposium & Exposition, scheduled for March 24–26, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama. The company confirmed the platform will be displayed at the Von Braun Convention Center as part of its latest effort to advance autonomous […]
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https://defence-blog.com/am-general-showcases-autonomous-ugv-at-ausa-global-force/