Defense News

• Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
  The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.
• Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war
  Austria’s coalition government plans to extend military service to nine months from six.
• India moves closer to a homegrown, long-range air defense
  A recent interceptor test marked the first demonstration of New Delhi’s efforts to build a system that could rival the Russian-made S-400.
• US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
  Lawmakers in Washington designated some money for arms sales to Taiwan, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold up a major weapons package.
• Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor
  Tehran described the attack on its vessel as an act of aggression while accusing Kyiv of seeking to expand the war in Ukraine.