Gerard O'Dwyer
Gerard O'Dwyer is the Scandinavian affairs correspondent for Defense News.
All Stories By Gerard
Sweden, Finland eye quantum tech leap amid call for official strategy
Nordic defense companies could have a greater share of the world’s quantum computing pie, as Sweden and Finland each aim to advance their capabilities.
Space Force plans to award 20 contracts for commercial reserve by 2026
The contracts will detail the level of commercial capability the service needs in peacetime and provide a means to access more capacity during conflict.
ULA’s new rocket won’t fly its first Space Force missions until 2025
Even if ULA's Vulcan rocket is certified in the coming weeks, time is running out to fly the missions before the end of the year, an official said.
Turkish strike drone completes first carrier landing, takeoff
The Baykar TB-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle is specially developed for use onboard the Anadolu.
Pentagon picks programmers to connect its Replicator drone swarms
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon revealed several of the drones it plans to buy through Replicator.
Pentagon announces hypersonic testing pact with UK, Australia
The agreement, which falls under AUKUS Pillar II, aims to leverage the three nations’ combined hypersonics funding, facilities and experience.
Notre Dame unveils first-ever hypersonic Mach 10 wind tunnel
A first-of-its-kind test facility unveiled earlier this month at the University of Notre Dame could improve the Pentagon’s hypersonic research.
This Marine was given opioids for combat wounds. He was never the same.
Jon Basara wanted to be the best Marine he could be - but trauma from combat waylaid him. For relief, he was given opioids, sparking a years-long struggle.
Preparing for Holiday Spending — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you prepare for this gift-giving season while keeping your finances in line.
A Marine veteran’s struggle with pain and addiction | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.16.24
Scarred by battle, a Marine who served in Iraq was giving opioids for relief, sparking a years-long battle. Plus, an effort to highlight female Marines vets.
