Vaughn Cockayne

Iran threatens to end nuclear talks with Europe over U.K. diplomat comments

Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday threatened to end all nuclear negotiations with European countries following a hard-line statement from the U.K.'s Washington ambassador on Tehran's enrichment capabilities.

May 28, 2025

Germany and Ukraine to build long-range weapons together, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Wednesday that Berlin and Kyiv will work together to build new long-range weapons that can strike deep inside Russian territory.

May 28, 2025

Greek prime minister: Meeting Trump’s 5% NATO spending goal will be difficult

Greece's prime minister said Friday that President Trump's demand that NATO countries spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense would be nearly impossible for most members.

May 23, 2025

FAA approves SpaceX’s next Starship launch

The Federal Aviation Administration gave final approval for SpaceX's Starship to return to flight on Thursday, following an explosive launch disaster two months ago.

May 23, 2025

Iran would hold U.S. responsible for any Israeli attack on nuclear enrichment facilities

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued strong warnings to U.S. leaders Thursday, asserting that Tehran would hold America accountable for any Israeli attacks on its nuclear infrastructure.

May 22, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania to oversee deployment of heavy combat unit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled this week to Lithuania to oversee the deployment of his nation's first permanent foreign troop deployment since World War II.

May 22, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signals interest in Trump’s Golden Dome defense plan

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is considering options for investing in President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program.

May 22, 2025

Rubio tells lawmakers that U.S. foreign policy should benefit America first

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a House panel in a sometimes-testy hearing Wednesday that U.S. foreign policy should serve America's interests, not necessarily what is good for the global order.

May 21, 2025

Defense companies position themselves for piece of Golden Dome

Leaders in America's defense industry scrambled to voice their support for President Trump's Golden Dome project this week.

May 21, 2025

Raytheon delivers advanced radar to U.S. for tracking hypersonic threats

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has received the first AN/TPY-2 advanced radar system to defend against next-generation threats.

May 20, 2025

Three Germans on trial for spying for Russia

The trial of three German men accused of helping to plan bombing on vital energy and military infrastructure on behalf of the Kremlin began this week, as European nations raise alarms about a rise in Russian sabotage plots across the continent.

May 20, 2025

Iran’s supreme leader casts doubt on success of U.S. nuclear talks

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is taking a decidedly pessimistic view of ongoing nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, urging U.S. negotiators to temper their demands.

May 20, 2025

SpaceX acquires satellite component manufacturer Akoustis out of bankruptcy

SpaceX completed its acquisition of specialty radio frequency filter manufacturer Akoustis this month, a rare move for the company that could streamline its satellite production.

May 20, 2025

Ex-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine says she resigned over disagreements with Trump’s diplomacy

The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine said she resigned last month due to deep disagreements with President Trump's stance on Russia.

May 16, 2025

Pentagon says it has an initial framework for a Golden Dome missile defense shield

The Pentagon has drafted an initial plan for President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system, just days after defense officials met with politicians on Capitol Hill to discuss concerns.

May 16, 2025

Army to go all in on modernizing aircraft amid wide-ranging cuts

The vice chief of staff of the U.S. Army said this week that upcoming budget cuts should be seen as an opportunity to modernize that will help future forces.

May 15, 2025

Ex-National Guardsman accused of planning jihadist attack on Army base in Michigan

A former National Guard soldier was arrested Tuesday after allegedly planning to carry out a jihadist attack against an Army base in Michigan.

May 15, 2025

Ex-NORAD commander advocates for increased domain awareness amid hypersonic threats

The former commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command says it is not possible or affordable to defend every inch of America, but defense leaders might not need to if they improve domain awareness and upgrade missile defense policies.

May 15, 2025

Senate ‘Golden Dome’ caucus announced at Threat Status event; strong support for missile shield czar

A key senator announced Tuesday the formation of a Senate caucus to help advance President Trump's Golden Dome missile shield proposal. Former high-level military officials and defense analysts strongly endorsed the idea of a single commander, widely expected to be Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, vice chief of space operations, to oversee the ambitious undertaking.

May 13, 2025

Fischer, Sheehy say Golden Dome offers chance for generational leap forward in missile defense

Sen. Deb Fischer and Sen. Tim Sheehy said President Trump's efforts to improve the U.S. missile defense systems are crucial to securing domestic security.

May 13, 2025