From blueprint to the battlefield, how the US is preparing for tomorrow’s world order

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Why the US Marine Corps wants a new anti-tank loitering munition

The service wants the kamikaze drone to have a range of at least around 15 miles and be light enough to be carried by two dismounted Marines.
The US military wants a fleet of missile-killing laser drones

The U.S. military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace.
Italy forgoes $14 billion deficit spending on defense amid wobbling economy

“Today we have other priorities. I have the priority of energy costs and the priority of responding to the needs of citizens,” said the prime minister.
Three’s company: Trio of US carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decades

Three U.S. aircraft carriers are operating in Central Command’s area of responsibility for the first time since 2003.