In a show of unity fueled by a sense of urgency, senior Department of the Air Force civilian and military... Read Story The post Urgent reoptimization of Air Force, Space Force shows fantastic unity appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
The capabilities that special warfare graduates provide are as needed today as never before. That reality is the reason program... Read Story The post Special warfare, Air Force recruiting teams develop programs, scour nation to attract candidates appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
The Department of the Air Force is committed to recruiting talented and qualified individuals, while retaining the experienced Airmen and Guardians currently serving. Throughout... Read Story The post DAF updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Those hoping to join the California National Guard’s frontline wildland firefighting corps had no time to admire the morning sky... Read Story The post Joint Task Force Rattlesnake: Fire training tests candidates’ endurance appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Emphasizing themes that are now familiar, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. said in a Sept. 12, 2023, speech... Read Story The post Brown provides update on AF effort to ‘accelerate change’ to meet global security challenges appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
F-15C Eagle pilots, maintainers and support troops led by the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing deployed to Kadena... Read Story The post 144th Fighter Wing provides theater security in Indo-Pacific appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
The Department of the Air Force has established documentation requirements for Airmen and Guardians planning to request reimbursement for pet... Read Story The post DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4, touched down at Eglin Dec. 20,... Read Story The post Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin AFB appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
The AFWERX Agility Prime program, launched by the Air Force in April 2020, is partnering with the electric vertical takeoff... Read Story The post AFWERX Agility Prime program demonstrates mobile battery charging station for eVTOL aircraft appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Effective Dec. 28, 2023, the decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused... Read Story The post Sexual assault now tried outside military chain of command appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Under the new guidance, pregnant airmen will be given a general 30-day profile that only documents mobility, duty and fitness requirements restrictions.
The National Guard is shipping doses of Novavax’s newly approved COVID-19 vaccine out to units in hopes it will help shrink the number of unvaccinated Guardsmen who face expulsion.
In India aerospace & defence industry, there were 3 M&A deals announced in Q1 2024, worth a total value of $0.5m, according to GlobalData's Deals Database.
In the UK aerospace & defence industry, there were 3 M&A deals announced in Q1 2024, worth a total value of $1.4m, according to GlobalData's Deals Database.
In the global aerospace & defence industry, there were 3 M&A deals announced in Q1 2024, worth a total value of $15.4m, according to GlobalData's Deals Database.
In the global aerospace & defence industry, there were 3 M&A deals announced in Q1 2024, worth a total value of $0.5m, according to GlobalData's Deals Database.
“In the end, what we’re really going to have to figure out here is: what needs to change? Is it policies? Is it authorities? Is it processes? Is it funding? Is it purely just advocacy and communication?” said National Space Council Director Chirag Parikh.
Jon Tester, the Montana Democrat who chairs the subcommittee, and Susan Collins, the ranking Republican from Maine, stated that they are in lockstep that the military needs more money, despite a budget cap imposed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
The command carried out steps like hydrostatic and wind tunnel tests, but are now “kind of hitting a pause” on implementing a water landing capability due to budget concerns.
Airbus would also likely respond to a recent request for information on drone capabilities that could replace the Navy’s MQ-8C Fire Scout uncrewed helicopters, said CEO of Airbus U.S. Space and Defense Rob Geckle.
In an exclusive sit down with Breaking Defense, Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth defended his agency’s role in moving commercial and government satellite data to the field in a timely manner.
“We are assessing. We have not made any final decisions on this yet,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said about a shipment of Boeing-made weapons to Israel. “But yes, there are some things we are taking a closer look at.”
“We do have indications that this was the suspected work of a malign actor and we cannot rule out state involvement,” Grant Shapps, UK defense secretary told lawmakers.
The delay in the review, however, is not expected to impact the planned delivery schedule, an Air Force spokesperson said. That said, neither the Pentagon nor the NRO has revealed the hoped-for schedule.
“Our first challenge is to strengthen our workforce, more specifically to address the shortfalls in those specific masteries and experience levels that constrain our capacity to grow,” the chief of the Royal Australian Air Force said.
Meanwhile, the report says, the Space Force should be in charge of pursuing large networks of small satellites under the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) — differentiating its “tactical ISR” job from the “strategic” mission of NRO.
“We haven’t seen … the arrival of that many different, I would call ecosystems or capabilities, going that fast together in quite some time,” SOCOM Commander Gen. Bryan Fenton said of new technologies changing the nature of warfare.
DefenceTalkThe Kremlin on Thursday rejected allegations by the United States that Russian forces had used a “chemical weapon” in Ukraine and blasted new sanctions targeting Moscow’s key trading partners. The US State Department said Wednesday that Russia used “the chemical weapon chloropicrin” against Ukrainian forces. “As always, such accusations sound completely baseless and unsubstantiated,” Kremlin […]
DefenceTalkChina’s Fujian aircraft carrier took to the water for maiden sea trials on Wednesday, state media said, a key next step in a vast naval build-up by Beijing as it carves out a more assertive role for itself in the Pacific and beyond. The Fujian is China’s third aircraft carrier after the Liaoning and the […]
DefenceTalkIn February and March 2024, the Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) prototype, developed by Northrop Grumman, underwent comprehensive in-water testing off Southern California’s coast. The tests assessed the UUV’s hydrodynamic performance, including submerged operations employing its various propulsion and steering modes such as buoyancy, propellers, and control surfaces. “Our successful, full-scale Manta Ray testing […]
DefenceTalkCroatia took delivery Thursday of six Rafale fighter jets it has bought from France in the country’s biggest arms purchase since its 1991 war of independence. The used warplanes — the first part of a 12-jet deal — touched down in the capital Zagreb, heralding a major overall of Croatia’s air force, which is replacing […]
DefenceTalkChina warned on Wednesday that US military support for Taiwan only increased the “risk of conflict” along the strait, after the US Congress allocated $8 billion in military support for the island. “I’d like to emphasize that the United States and Taiwan strengthening military ties will not bring about security for Taiwan,” foreign ministry spokesman […]
DefenceTalkBritain must strengthen its defences against economic security risks amplified by globalization, especially those emanating from China, Iran and Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden warned Thursday. Businesses and universities are “vulnerable” because of the opening up of the global economy, Dowden said in a speech to the Chatham House international affairs think-tank in London. […]
DefenceTalkA cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant global threat after playing an increasing critical role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a leading cybersecurity firm warned Wednesday. Google-owned Mandiant said in a report that it is seeing nefarious operations by the group referred to as “Sandworm” in […]
DefenceTalkChina is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian program to mask its military objectives, the head of the US space agency NASA said Wednesday, warning that Washington must remain vigilant. “China has made extraordinary strides especially in the last 10 years, but they are very, very secretive,” NASA administrator Bill Nelson told […]
DefenceTalkA senior Revolutionary Guards general threatened on Thursday to target Israel’s “nuclear facilities” if it strikes Iranian atomic sites, state media reported, anticipating retaliation for Tehran’s unprecedented weekend attack. Israel’s military chief has vowed a response to the Iranian aerial attack, which was mostly intercepted, while world leaders have urged de-escalation. Violence involving Iran-aligned groups […]
DefenceTalkRussia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine, including Rostov where its command headquarters for the Ukraine offensive is located. “During the night, several terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime were foiled,” the defence ministry said. It said it had neutralized 20 drones — 16 of […]
Key Points: Ukraine Approves Prisoner Mobilization In a controversial move, the Ukrainian parliament has passed legislation permitting the mobilization of certain prisoners into the armed forces. This decision comes as the nation grapples with a critical personnel shortage in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The bill, which awaits the signatures of the parliamentary chairperson and […]
Great Valley Advisor Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 3,983 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $204,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the […]
First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. increased its stake in shares of PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:PTC – Free Report) by 4.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,797 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 81 shares during […]
Victory Capital Management Inc. lowered its position in Kellanova (NYSE:K – Free Report) by 1.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 503,009 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,249 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Kellanova were worth $28,123,000 […]
Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 4.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,849,090 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 462,290 shares during the […]
Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC reduced its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 0.3% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 115,573 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 382 shares during the period. Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase […]
Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 7.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 39,088 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,877 shares […]
Rogco LP cut its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 2.5% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 8,409 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 216 shares during the quarter. Rogco LP’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $1,430,000 as of its most recent SEC […]
Seaview Investment Managers LLC reduced its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 4.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 49,599 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,288 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase […]
LGT Group Foundation raised its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 3.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 658,594 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 22,372 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. accounts […]
First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,513 shares of the online travel company’s stock, valued at approximately $230,000. Other institutional investors and hedge […]
Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. lessened its position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 10.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,408 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,213 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. […]
FFT Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund bought 1,433 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $244,000. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Stone House Investment Management LLC […]
LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. lifted its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 54.8% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 16,870 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,970 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. comprises 1.2% of LGT Fund Management Co […]
First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 1,357 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $274,000. A number of other institutional investors […]
Savant Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Pool Co. (NASDAQ:POOL – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 545 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $217,000. Several other institutional investors and […]
New York Life Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL – Free Report) by 6.6% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 5,383 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 331 shares during the quarter. New York Life Investment Management […]
First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. lifted its stake in shares of WEX Inc. (NYSE:WEX – Free Report) by 12.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,225 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 134 shares during the period. […]
First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. reduced its stake in Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB – Free Report) by 34.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 982 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after selling 513 shares during the quarter. First Trust Direct […]
First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. boosted its holdings in APA Co. (NASDAQ:APA – Free Report) by 13.0% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 6,598 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 760 shares during the quarter. First Trust Direct Indexing L.P.’s holdings in APA were worth $237,000 as of […]
Malaysian firm Malvus Sense unveiled the CW-25H, a new hydrogen-electric-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS), in collaboration...
Chinese defence company Poly Technologies showcased the A2000, a new next-generation combat unmanned surface vessel (USV), at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024...
Turkish company Aselsan has unveiled its latest radio relay system at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur from 6 to 9 May.
BAE Systems showcased its Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) and T-650 all-electric heavy-lift unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at the Defence...
Poland's Armament Agency announced on 6 May that itsaerostat reconnaissance programme will be called Barbara, with four systems expected to be acquired to bolster...
After several delays, the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa: FAP) took delivery of the first modernised Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules transport aircraft on...
Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (LUNAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesian state shipbuilder PT PAL at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024...
UK-based SubSea Craft has joined forces with Capewell Europe to explore the air deployability of its Victa diver delivery unit (DDU) prototype when integrated onboard...
European missile maker MBDA has offered its Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions (EMADS) self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and VL MICA New Generation...
Germany is to have its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft built in the United States rather than Europe, Janes was told on 6...
BrahMos Aerospace – a joint venture (JV) between India and Russia – has outlined its plans to export its supersonic cruise missiles to Southeast Asian countries at the...
The UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) Morpheus tactical communications programme is suffering major delays after the contract with General Dynamics UK (GDUK) was...
France, the United Kingdom, and the United States are to bid on Saudi Arabia's pending combat aircraft requirement, with the Middle East country holding a full and open...
The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) for the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF's)...
Chinese manufacturer QuanLian T&E (Hainan) International Trade Co Ltd showcased a jamming system for synthetic aperture radars (SARs) at the Defence Services Asia (DSA)...
The US Air Force's (USAF's) main research and development (R&D) directorate is soliciting industry solutions to accelerate the air service's integration of artificial...
Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, has developed a platform to meet global demand for smaller frigates, William Cowardin Jr, vice-president for global...
May 7, 2024 marks a quarter century since a United States Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber targeted the Chinese embassy in the Yugoslav capital Belgrade amid an ongoing NATO a
The Russian Foreign Ministry on May 6 made its first ever threat to launch strikes against a NATO member, warning of a response to expected Ukrainian attacks supported by
The U.S. Air Force has transferred multiple fighter units from bases in the United Arab Emirates to its facilities in Qatar, following a growing rift in relations between
The Ukrainian Army has lost a further M1A1 Abrams tank in combat with Russian forces, as confirmed by newly released drone footage, with the vehicle abandoned by its crew
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s sixth carrier warship and first supercarrier the Fujian on May 1 began its first sea trials, almost two years after its la
The Israeli Defence Forces have confirmed plans to mothball U.S.-supplied MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems, less than a month after an unprecedented Iranian drone and
Amid rising controversies surrounding the F-35 fifth generation fighter program, a House Armed Services Committee hearing has seen particularly significant criticisms rai
The Polish Defence Ministry has signed a new $1.6 billion order for to acquisition of 72 K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems, following a prior order for the sy
Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) standard avionics for the F-35 fifth generation fighter have been confirmed to be further delayed, with the upgrade package already a year o
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has confirmed that the United States will be unable to provide new MIM-104 Patriot long range air defence systems to U
On April 28 the Lebanese paramilitary group Hezbollah launched major strikes on Israeli military installations, responding to Israeli air strikes on population centres in
The Ukrainian Army has withdrawn its M1A1 Abrams tanks from frontline positions due to concerns regarding their vulnerability to Russian strikes, with this decision taken
In the mid-2010s the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force brought three new classes of fighter into service, with these having today been deployed across mo
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on April 23 confirmed that the Royal Air Force would forward deploy Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft to Poland, stressing that Lond
On April 22 the Korean People’s Army conducted its first ever known drills simulating a nuclear counterattacks and the use of the country’s “system of command, mana
Following video confirmation on April 21 that Russian ground units had captured a Leopard 2A6 tank during clashes with Ukrainian forces, new footage and information have
The paramilitary wing of the Lebanese political party Hezbollah on April 21 used a surface to air missile to destroy an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over Southern Lebanon, ma
Russian state media outlets have revealed that the production of gas turbine engines for the T-80 main battle tank has been resumed at the engineering plant Kaluzhsky Eng
Footage released on April 21 has confirmed that Russian ground units have captured a Leopard 2A6 tank during clashes with Ukrainian forces. The footage showed the vehicle
The U.S. Air Force has forward deployed two B-1B strategic bombers to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, with the aircraft from Bomber Task Force 24-2 landing in the Eastern Eu
General Dynamics NASSCO and MSC jointly revealed the seventh Expeditionary Sea Base, USNS Robert E. Simanek ship.The post US ship USNS Robert E. Simanek christened in ceremony appeared first on Naval Technology.
The US has selected the Switchblade 600 loitering munition in the Replicator initiative for all-domain attritable autonomous systems.The post US Replicator initiative takes up Switchblade 600 UAS in Tranche 1 appeared first on Naval Technology.
Amid a pay discrepancy that has led to strikes, submarine workers in South Australia are calling for fair wages.The post 17% pay disparity sparks strikes among AUKUS submarine workers appeared first on Naval Technology.
A perspective on the ever-changing terrain of US defence expenditures and technological advancements amidst geopolitical tensions.The post In data: Trends and trajectories in US defence spending appeared first on Naval Technology.
Australian former-defence personnel will need approval to work in jobs when the end beneficiary is another military force or government.The post Australia’s troops need approval to work under new security law appeared first on Naval Technology.
New Zealand Defence Force posted three sub-lieutenants to three respective Australian ANZAC-class frigates to learn from their neighbour.The post New Zealand sailors learn from Australian ANZAC frigate engineers appeared first on Naval Technology.
Think thank SIPRI and GlobalData analysts unpack how the use of AI by the militaries raises an urgent need for regulation.The post Explainer: how ‘AI killer robots’ are threatening global security appeared first on Naval Technology.
China denies hacking UK armed forces' SSCL payroll data services, which are operated by French tech giant Sopra Steria.The post How did China hack the UK Ministry of Defence? appeared first on Naval Technology.
The GAO found US Navy design practices negatively impact delivery of ships, which mars the service's strategic objectives in the Indo Pacific.The post GAO: US Navy ship design process ‘too slow’ and ‘less predictable’ appeared first on Naval Technology.
The sale of REMUS UUVs by HII to the Royal Navy is set to boost their maritime security and exploration capabilities.The post Royal Navy acquires HII UUVs appeared first on Naval Technology.
The command is primarily composed of canvassing recruiter professionals to educate others — including active duty sailors, veterans and civilians — about the Navy Reserve.
“The interesting thing in the IT world or the network world is what’s patched and 100% compliant today might not be patched tomorrow, because vulnerabilities ebb and flow.”
The US Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program has contracted Aerojet Rocketdyne to develop a hypersonic propulsion prototype through additive manufacturing. The post Aerojet Clinches Pentagon’s Hypersonic Additive Manufacturing Contract appeared first on The Defense Post.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a multi-year framework agreement with IMCO Group to supply electrical systems for its armored fighting vehicles. The post Israeli Armored Vehicles to Receive New Electrical Systems appeared first on The Defense Post.
The Italian government is preparing to send a second SAMP/T air defense system as part of its ongoing military aid to Ukraine. The post Italy to Send Additional SAMP/T Air Defense System to Ukraine appeared first on The Defense Post.
The US Army completed a nighttime ammunition resupply drill using an uncrewed aerial vehicle during a live-fire exercise in Hawaii. The post US Army Completes Nighttime Ammo Resupply Drill Via Tactical Drone appeared first on The Defense Post.
Elbit Systems has landed the first international customer for its new Red Sky air defense system. The post Elbit Lands First Foreign Customer for Red Sky Air Defense System appeared first on The Defense Post.
Australia announced an additional investment to upgrade military infrastructure and capabilities across the Northern Territory. The post Australia to Improve Additional Military Facilities in Northern Territory appeared first on The Defense Post.
Battelle has secured a contract to continue supplying Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles for the US Special Operations Command. The post Ohio Contractor Extends Commercial Vehicle Supply for US Special Ops appeared first on The Defense Post.
US and Philippine forces sank a decommissioned China-made Philippine Navy ship during South China Sea war games simulating an attack on an enemy vessel. The post US, Philippine Troops Sink China-Made Vessel in War Games appeared first on The Defense Post.
The US Department of Defense has selected AeroVironment to provide loitering munition systems for the agency’s Replicator Initiative. The post AeroVironment to Supply Loitering Munitions for Pentagon Replicator Program appeared first on The Defense Post.
The French arms procurement agency has awarded a trio of French firms the first long-lead contract of the new-generation aircraft carrier, the PANG (porte-avions de nouvelle génération). The post France Awards First Long-Lead New-Gen Aircraft Carrier Contracts appeared first on The Defense Post.
A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** Last month, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Beijing […]
Can nuclear weapons fix Germany’s or Europe’s complex security problems? That is what some German politicians across the political spectrum have proposed in the past few months. Former Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, eminence grise of the Green Party, called for a European bomb in December of last year. The head of the liberal Free Democratic […]
Editor’s Note: This is part of a short series examining maritime geography and strategic challenges in specific bodies of water, ranging from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Guinea and the South China Sea. The growth of the Chinese navy over the past decade has been phenomenal. For a navy that as recently as […]
A surface-launched weapon traveling through the air struck and killed U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East, ending the decades-long streak of air dominance keeping U.S. forces on the ground safe from aerial attacks. A recent article argued that this almost-71-year streak of air dominance ended in Jordan on Jan. 28, 2024, when three U.S. servicemembers […]
The U.S. Congress finally passed the security supplement, authorizing a large amount of funding and support to keep Ukraine in the fight. This package buys Ukraine another year of time. What will Ukraine do with that time? What is the situation at the front? Michael Kofman answers these questions and more. Image: Ukrainian Ministry of […]
After openly discussing the potential of sending NATO troops to Ukraine recently, French President Emmanuel Macron is now being described as “the hawk” in some European capitals. His statements, however, offer just a glimpse into the underlying, and significant, changes in French strategic thinking over the last two years. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion […]
Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below. *** North Korea Russia used a North Korean Hwasong-11 missile to strike Kharkiv, Ukraine in January, according to U.N. sanctions monitors, further proof that Moscow helps Pyongyang skirt sanctions to […]
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a short series examining maritime geography and strategic challenges in specific bodies of water, ranging from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Guinea and the South China Sea. The Arctic Ocean may be the world’s smallest but it looms large in the imagination. Remote and unique, […]
The Clements-Strauss Asia Policy Program hosted Xiaobing Li, professor of history and the Don Betz endowed chair in international studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, for a book talk on China’s New Navy: The Evolution of PLAN from the People’s Revolution to a 21st Century Cold War. Image: Ken Hodge The post The Evolution […]
In 2022, Tyler Bowen wrote “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and NATO’s Crisis of Nuclear Credibility” for War on the Rocks, in which he argued that nuclear weapons were required for NATO to deter Russia as conventional NATO forces were incapable of doing so. In response to continued Russian nuclear rhetoric and Polish President Duda’s comments on […]
According to a well-known Jewish proverb, “It is not the mouse that is the thief, but the hole.” In other words, some of the problems we face (mice entering our home) are perhaps more a result of our own actions or lack thereof (plugging the holes in its walls), than of the malign intentions of […]
Almost 10 years ago I penned a strategy article inspiring ad hominem attacks, the suggestion by former colleagues that I had written something akin to The Anarchist Cookbook, and otherwise causing “profound disappointment” and “alarm” in the defense community. My target at the time was the now classic formula for strategy as the sum of […]
In recent months, resistance forces in Myanmar have been making major gains against the country’s military junta, capturing vast swaths of territory in strategic border regions. Then, last week, the military recaptured the key trading hub of Myawaddy on the border with Thailand, just two weeks after the rebels had taken it. We asked four experts to weigh in on the […]
Ryan sat down with three friends to talk about the war in Ukraine through the lens of a new edited volume on the topic. Enjoy this conversation with Andrea Kendall-Taylor (former CIA), Hal Brands, and Alexander Bick (former National Security Council staff), which surfaces some important disagreements and debates about the war and international order. […]
In March 2023, the Department of Defense released a report declaring, “In aggregate, the defense industry is financially healthy, and its financial health has improved over time.” In fact, few people would argue that — at least for those companies that beat the odds and survive the “valley of death” — defense contracting isn’t a […]
On March 14, 2023, a U.S. Air Force Predator uncrewed aircraft was destroyed after it was struck by a Russian fighter jet in international airspace over the Black Sea. The actions conducted by the Russian fighter, including dumping fuel and flying in front of it, would have constituted a violation of the U.S.-Russia Incidents at […]
In the first two months of 2024, a Haitian was murdered, injured, or kidnapped in gang-related violence every 40 minutes. In March, gangs staged an armed uprising to oust acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry, whose unelected government has tried to rule Haiti since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. Moïse’s murder created […]
The U.S. government somehow seems to be both optimistic and pessimistic about the impact of AI on cyber operations. On one hand, officials say AI will give the edge to cyber defense. For example, last year Army Cyber Command’s chief technology officer said, “Right now, the old adage is the advantage goes to the attacker. […]
As Gen. Omar Bradley is credited as saying, “Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics.” Indeed, from the American Revolution to modern-day conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine, the U.S. Army’s ability to effectively manage resources, transport troops and supplies, and adapt to changing circumstances has been not just instrumental, but a core allied advantage over its […]
Moby-Dick or, The Whale. More sophisticated readers than me can debate whether Moby Dick really is the great American novel. But there’s no doubt in my mind that Herman Melville crafted the great American subtitle. Subtitling turns out to be surprisingly hard, and a lot of us have a tendency to overdo it. Popular foreign […]
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