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Michael Coulter, then-CEO of Hanwha Global Defense, speaks during the Warsaw Security Forum 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Marek Antoni Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images).

HDUSA wants to replicate South Korea’s ‘war footing’ industrial capacity in America

HDUSA’s CEO and President Michael Coulter shared new details about the plans in an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop.

5 days ago By Brandi Vincent

A U.S. Army soldier assigned to 6th Battalion, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, performs set-up tasks on an air defense system as part of Exercise Dragon Flag on Kunsan Air base, August 18, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Samantha Mussatti)

American Army forces in South Korea adapting to new drone threats

The 8th Army has been learning from what’s happening in Ukraine and the Middle East, and working through changes in its own tactics, techniques and procedures, Lt.…

Oct 12, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Ives, 90th Ground Combat Training Squadron defender, pilots a drone during an X4 and SMASH 2000L Systems Firing Qualification at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The drone carried balloon targets to help operators practice acquiring, tracking and engaging simulated aerial threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

7th Air Force seeks new counter-drone capabilities for point defense modernization in South Korea

The RFI release comes amid growing concerns about North Korea’s drone arsenal.

Oct 5, 2026 By Jon Harper

A NATO flag flies in the wind in front of the NATO headquarters. (Photo by Anna Ross/picture alliance via Getty Images)

NATO invites some alliance outsiders to compete in Innovation Continuum exercises

An official shed light on elements that are new and notable this year, in the third iteration of the tech acceleration initiative.

Jan 12, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R) looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House on December 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New US National Security Strategy reveals Trump administration’s latest stance on Taiwan

Questions have swirled about what the administration's Taiwan policy will look like, as the White House pushes for an "America First" diplomatic approach.

Dec 5, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Japan’s Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani greet each other before participating in an official bilateral meeting in Japan on Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

US, Japan reaffirm plans to strengthen military alliance as global conflicts flare up

The military partners are puzzling out new procedures and other operational measures for enhanced bilateral cooperation.

Dec 10, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun conduct a joint press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

U.S., South Korea move to enhance their militaries’ technology partnerships

At the Pentagon on Wednesday, defense leaders also discussed concerns around "destabilizing" cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

Oct 30, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Security fencing set up outside the Washington convention center where the NATO summit will be taking place in Washington, DC, from July 9th to the 11th. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

NATO eyes new tech pursuits with Indo-Pacific partners at D.C. summit

Leading up to this week's NATO summit in Washington, senior U.S. officials previewed leaders’ schedules and reflected on the historical context of this gathering.

Jul 8, 2024 By Brandi Vincent