The government is researching potential industry sources for weapon systems that can fire low-cost munitions against air and missile threats.
The United States is strengthening defenses against missiles and drones in the Pacific.
The US and Iran traded missile strikes, with Iran targeting neighboring Gulf countries and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, on Friday, as negotiations to end the war stall. Published June 6, 2026 Washington / [...]
'Hostile missile and drone threats'
Hegseth says there is no imminent Iranian drone threat to the United States.