David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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Canadian NATO troops in Latvia get air-defense, anti-tank upgrades
The new equipment spending comes as Western nations boost the capabilities of forces deployed in the eastern part of the alliance.
Space Force building out more realistic digital training environment
STARCOM plans to transition Swarm to a cloud-based environment in the next year or two if it has the funding to support the effort.
Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.
Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.
Air Force review spotlights risks in space agency’s go-fast approach
The report recommends SDA make process and culture changes as it looks to scale from handfuls of demo satellites to hundreds of operational spacecraft.
Space Force picks Boeing for $2.8B strategic communications program
The new satellites will have improved resilience and cyber capabilities and provide polar coverage — a capability not featured on the legacy satellites.
What’s in the Pentagon budget for 2026?
In a year without a large-scale DOD budget rollout, our reporters decipher what programs will receive Pentagon funding in fiscal 2026.
Is the beloved A-10 Warthog finally being retired for good?
Amid an unconventional Pentagon budget rollout, the future of the A-10 Warthog hangs in the balance. A look into spending cuts made in the 2026 defense budget.
Will Congress approve of the Pentagon’s budget?
The Pentagon has submitted its 2026 budget - but at the end of the day, it’s just a request. How will Congress react? Our panel looks ahead.
Winners and losers of the 2026 defense budget | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.5.25
Where the Pentagon looks to put its money reveals clues to the future of the U.S. military - what’s in the 2026 budget request? Our panel of experts digs in.
