Nigel Pittaway
Nigel Pittaway is the Australia correspondent for Defense News.
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In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
‘Burn it down’: Experts urge ditching sluggish Pentagon arms process
A new Hudson Institute report argues JCIDS has failed to produce promised results and is beyond salvaging.
New VA Secretary takes office, and more Pentagon updates | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.8.25
The Senate confirms a new head of Veterans Affairs, and the Pentagon contemplates a Gaza plan. Plus, F-35s practice takeoffs from a Japanese ship.
US officials bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
Top Trump administration officials will meet with European officials this week about how to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. officials said.
Budgeting For Your First Home — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to tell you how preparing today can set you up for success in your mission to buy your first home.
L3Harris unveils Amorphous autonomy software to manage drone swarms
To date, the company has demonstrated the ability to connect multiple systems, but it envisions Amorphous eventually managing thousands of payloads.
NATO laggard Belgium vows defense boost with more F-35s, third frigate
“This will put an end to what I can safely call a ‘period of national disgrace,’" said Belgium's new defense minister, Theo Francken.
‘Courage is our obligation’: What the horrors of Fallujah taught one young soldier
In 2004, David Bellavia was clearing homes in Iraq when he was caught in a battle. He recalls the experience, and explains how courage can be found anywhere.
Deterring China, slashing waste top Pentagon priorities, Hegseth says
"Certainly, we want to send the signals to China that the [Indo-Pacific] area will be and continues to be contested.”
Pentagon acquisition office orders review of Space Development Agency
The review is meant to ensure that SDA is on a path to deliver a proliferated satellite constellation that meets Defense Department requirements.
