On the job less than a day, the Biden administration made its first two appointments at NASA.

South Korea’s defense ministry is moving ahead with development of a new light aircraft carrier, while foreign companies are offering design expertise for the program.

The UK is studying options to introduce a new-generation medium rotorcraft in the 2040s that would replace at least two helicopter types, defense officials have revealed.

At the same time U.S. President Joe Biden took office, the Defense Department’s succession plan went into effect, meaning the new administration has appointed placeholders for top roles as the Senate confirmation process continues.

Lloyd Austin promises a relook at President Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany, and ensuring U.S. participation in Europe’s technology collaborative, the Permanent Structured Cooperation.

Lloyd Austin, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for defense secretary, has given a policy preview of his focus areas in the early days of the administration if confirmed by the Senate.

Five days before President-elect Joe Biden’s swearing in to become the 46th U.S. president, the House Armed Services Committee chairman introduced legislation for a waiver that would allow Lloyd Austin to become defense secretary.

Russia is to follow the U.S. by withdrawing from the Open Skies treaty, drawing a question mark over the future of the arms control accord.