The Pentagon's Strategic Capital Office signed $1.2 billion in conditional loan agreements for rare earth element separation and metallization facilities. Energy Fuels and Phoenix Tailings will receive support.

The U.S. Defense Department completed a $1 billion investment in L3Harris’ missile unit to strengthen rocket motor and missile production capacity.

The Pentagon is advancing AI-powered autonomous drone projects to enable fewer human operators to manage larger numbers of robotic systems.

The Pentagon has reportedly selected Anduril and Impulse Space for prototype work under the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, as the program faces growing scrutiny over cost and technical feasibility.

Pentagon officials reportedly evaluated deploying around 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division for possible operations against Iran, including a potential assault on Hark Island.

The Pentagon’s Space Data Network aims to deliver missile warning and tracking data to defensive systems in near real time. The network is expected to serve as a critical backbone for the Golden Dome missile defense architecture.

The Pentagon has signed a $700 million contract with Lockheed Martin to begin production for Denmark’s 16 additional F-35A fighter jets. With the new procurement, Denmark’s total F-35 fleet is expected to reach 43 aircraft.

The Pentagon reported that TR-3 upgrades for F-35 jets are facing severe parts shortages and delays, pushing costs nearly $1 billion over budget.