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On This Date 21/05/2022
May 21, 1927: Charles Lindbergh flies across the Atlantic nonstop from New York City to Paris, leaving New York on... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Action required if DOD to maintain tech edged 20/05/2022
As America’s strategic competitors advance their technological advantage, the U.S. must take action to avoid losing its edge, said the... Read Story The post Action required if DOD to maintain tech edged appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
United States to resume small, persistent presence in Somalia 19/05/2022
For 16 months now, American military personnel in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility have provided advise-and-assist support to... Read Story The post United States to resume small, persistent presence in Somalia appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Littoral Combat Ship completes first land attack missile exercise 19/05/2022
PACIFIC OCEAN- The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class successfully launched sea-based missiles at a land-based target for the... Read Story The post Littoral Combat Ship completes first land attack missile exercise appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
California Airmen complete readiness training exercise 18/05/2022
More than 370 California Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 163rd Attack Wing at March Air Reserve Base, Calif.,... Read Story The post California Airmen complete readiness training exercise appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Pentagon announces deployments to replace forces in Europe 17/05/2022
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby announced the deployment of U.S. troops to Europe to replace forces ordered there earlier... Read Story The post Pentagon announces deployments to replace forces in Europe appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
First Air Force achieves IOC as ‘Air Forces Space’ in support of U.S. Space Command 17/05/2022
The Department of Defense designated First Air Force as ‘Air Forces Space’ (AFSPACE), and the fifth service component to U.S.... Read Story The post First Air Force achieves IOC as ‘Air Forces Space’ in support of U.S. Space Command appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Navyís MQ-8C Fire Scout deploys with radar upgrade aboard USS Milwaukee 16/05/2022
The Navyís upgraded MQ-8C Fire Scout deployed Dec. 14, 2021, aboard the USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) to support operations in U.S.... Read Story The post Navyís MQ-8C Fire Scout deploys with radar upgrade aboard USS Milwaukee appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
F-35C brings advanced strike capabilities to jungle warfare exercise 16/05/2022
As 3rd Marine Division recently commenced Jungle Warfare Exercise 22 (JWX 22), a large-scale, joint force exercise, Marine Wing Fighter... Read Story The post F-35C brings advanced strike capabilities to jungle warfare exercise appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
On This Date 14/05/2022
May 14, 1941: During testing, the Grumman XP-50 prototype (39-2517) is lost, falling victim to a turbo-supercharger explosion that destroyed the aircraft.... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.

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Wildfire monitoring, other state missions in jeopardy without a Space Guard, these officials say 20/05/2022
Space Force officials want to move away from the traditional Guard and Reserve. These colonels say that's a bad idea. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Why Latin American partners need a better way to share intel than WhatsApp 20/05/2022
Better tools could help with a host of regional problems. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Lasers, water landings, crewless ops: Upgrades are coming for the C-130 family 20/05/2022
The 1960s-era design continues to transform. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
New Air Force One planes could be up to three years late 19/05/2022
"We are way off the initial plan," subcommittee chairman Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., said in Thursday's hearing. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Hybrid power could keep the Little Bird helo flying 19/05/2022
A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Russia claims its Zadira laser weapon destroyed a drone in Ukraine 19/05/2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that the claim reflects Moscow’s desire to find an alternative to missiles. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Air Force may allow another dash of ’stache 18/05/2022
The decision isn't yet final, but may come as soon as Friday. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Special ops force calls for ‘untethered’ tool for recon and resupply 18/05/2022
For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Spec ops optics: US forces seek new sights and ways to defeat fog 18/05/2022
Having eyes on the battlefield can mean the difference between hitting the right or wrong target, or even hitting the target at all, which is why U.S. special operators are looking to upgrade a host... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Feds: National Guard members on state duty can join unions 18/05/2022
The Department of Justice has given the green light to National Guard members on active state duty across the country to join labor unions. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
New rounds, new small arms make special operators’ firepower wish list 18/05/2022
The weapon will fire a round now used in Marine sniper rifles. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package 18/05/2022
The command expects to pick a device in less than two years. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Truck exhaust, IT woes and piles of rubble: Offutt faces uphill battle to rebuild 18/05/2022
Rebuilding Offutt is expected to take about 10 years and more than $1 billion. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Red tape, lack of awareness hinder Air Force’s effort to keep pregnant airmen flying 18/05/2022
Fewer than 50 airmen have sought permission to fly while pregnant since 2019, Air Force Times has learned. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Guardians will be allowed to sport neck tattoos 18/05/2022
Don't let you neck tattoo keep you from becoming a Guardian. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Successful test could rally Air Force hypersonics program 17/05/2022
The test off the coast of Southern California broke a streak of three testing failures last year, that led Congress to nix procurement funds in 2022. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Prize money is on the line as US Air Force launches high-tech training competition 17/05/2022
The winners of the second annual iChallenge competition will be announced in San Antonio, Texas, on May 24. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
West Virginia National Guard member charged in Capitol riot 16/05/2022
Jamie Lynn Ferguson was arrested last week in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is scheduled for an initial appearance Tuesday. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Racist text spurs Air Force investigation into alleged squadron job discrimination 16/05/2022
"The Air Force is looking for somebody of white complexion and with the image that [it] needs." [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
US special ops to get vehicle converter kits for the Arctic by early 2023 16/05/2022
Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Thales and GEOS selected to deploy NCOP 2 at 30 Nato sites 20/05/2022
The deployment of the NCOP 2 system aims to offer joint forces under Nato command with shared operational situational awareness. The post Thales and GEOS selected to deploy NCOP 2 at 30 Nato sites appeared first on Army Technology.
US State Department approves sale of TOW 2A RF missiles to Egypt 20/05/2022
Raytheon Missiles & Defense in Tucson, Arizona, will be the principal contractor for the proposed sale. The post US State Department approves sale of TOW 2A RF missiles to Egypt appeared first on Army Technology.
US announces a further $100m in military aid for Ukraine 20/05/2022
The new package will include 155mm Howitzers and AN/TPQ-36 counter-artillery radars. The post US announces a further $100m in military aid for Ukraine appeared first on Army Technology.
Triumph Group reports net sales of $386.7m in Q4 fiscal year 2022 19/05/2022
The figure dropped 2% organically due to a fall in commercial widebody production and the timing of military OEM deliveries. The post Triumph Group reports net sales of $386.7m in Q4 fiscal year 2022 appeared first on Army Technology.
UK opens Defence BattleLab in Dorset to support military innovation 19/05/2022
Defence BattleLab will enable military personnel to work with academic institutions and the private sector to trial new technologies. The post UK opens Defence BattleLab in Dorset to support military innovation appeared first on Army Technology.
Europe is seeing a hiring boom in military industry machine learning roles 19/05/2022
Some parts of the world are investing more heavily in machine learning roles than others The post Europe is seeing a hiring boom in military industry machine learning roles appeared first on Army Technology.
Finland and Sweden officially apply for Nato membership 19/05/2022
The Nordic countries require unanimous approval of all existing Nato members to join the military alliance. The post Finland and Sweden officially apply for Nato membership appeared first on Army Technology.
DARPA announces programme to develop GPS-independent clocks 18/05/2022
The programme aims to develop ultra-small, low-power, fieldable GPS-independent clocks. The post DARPA announces programme to develop GPS-independent clocks appeared first on Army Technology.
Slovenia to procure 45 Boxer 8×8 vehicles 18/05/2022
The deliveries of the Boxer vehicles are scheduled to begin in 2024 and complete in 2026. The post Slovenia to procure 45 Boxer 8×8 vehicles appeared first on Army Technology.
Cybersecurity hiring levels in the military industry rose in April 2022 18/05/2022
We've analysed hiring patterns using data from GlobalData The post Cybersecurity hiring levels in the military industry rose in April 2022 appeared first on Army Technology.

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France gets youngest defense chief in 35-year-old Sébastien Lecornu 20/05/2022
Lecornu takes over at a time of delicate military diplomacy between France and the US in the wake of AUKUS.
Air Force to name newest hypersonic weapon maker by September 20/05/2022
The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile program, although nascent, is “going pretty well,” program executive Brig. Gen. Heath Collins told Breaking Defense in an exclusive interview.
Space Force, Pentagon still hashing out service’s presence in theater commands 20/05/2022
With an eye on China, the plan is to start in the Indo-Pacific, Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman, deputy chief of space operations, cyber and nuclear, told the Defense Writers Group.
Pentagon to Congress: Inflation…. what inflation? 20/05/2022
AEI’s John Ferrari and Mackenzie Eaglen write that in failing to adjust its budget to the realities of inflation, the Pentagon is careening towards budgetary trouble.
Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it’s behind on information war capabilities 20/05/2022
SOCOM “working very hard” to use AI and machine learning-driven “sentiment analysis” to better craft messaging, Gen. Richard Clarke, commander of US Special Operations Command, said.
Russia’s military is now a ‘wounded bear.’ Can it revive itself? 20/05/2022
The Norwegian chief of defense, along with experts, assess Russia’s poor performance, how long the conflict will likely last, and what Russia would have to do to rebuild its early losses.
New Air Force One could face ‘quite a significant’ 3-year delay 20/05/2022
The major driver of the delay is the bankruptcy of GDC Technics, Boeing’s original subcontractor for the VC-25B’s interiors, and the hiring of a new interior supplier, said Andrew Hunter, the Air Force’s assistant secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics.
Don’t be dazzled by Russia’s laser weapons claims: Experts 19/05/2022
“There’s not a lot of detail, but from what there is, there’s no need to hyperventilate,” said Laura Grego, an astrophysicist at MIT.
DoD working on reducing bureaucracy ahead of full CDAO launch 19/05/2022
The CDAO has established a governance working group looking through “40 different foundational documents” that reference pre-existing organizations before the CDAO or other roles and responsibilities the new office will take over, the deputy in charge said Wednesday.
US to boost Pacific spending to counter China, but no ‘real number’ yet 19/05/2022
“We aim to prove that we can stay focused on the region despite the very real power moves elsewhere,” State Department official Camille Dawson said after mentioning Ukraine.
DoD space acquisition agencies ‘de-conflicted’ 2024 budget requests, a first 19/05/2022
The member agencies of the Program Integration Council now are all “cross-cleared” so they can share information about their planned space acquisitions, said Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of Space Systems Command.
Head of US special ops in Africa likens Wagner Group to ‘terrorist organization’ 19/05/2022
“They bring just destabilization [and] instability wherever they go. They leave countries less secure and poorer when they leave. They benefit from governmental instability in Africa,” said Rear Adm. Milton Sands.
What Finland will bring to NATO – and how it might change the alliance 19/05/2022
There has been so much focus on whether Finland would join NATO that few have questioned what happens if it does. Here are 5 key areas to watch.
South Korean army training ‘very, very bad’: former senior ROK commander 19/05/2022
At the end of the panel, the US commander of the Eighth Army in Korea, Lt. Gen. Bill Burleson, made a point of stating categorically that the forces facing North Korea are ready to fight.
Russian attempts to restock its military may be doomed to failure 19/05/2022
New revelations about Russia’s reliance on foreign components means replacing equipment lost in Ukraine may prove nearly impossible.

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New military bases in western Russia in response to NATO expansion: minister 20/05/2022
DefenceTalkRussian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that Moscow would create new military bases in western Russia in response to the expansion of NATO. “By the end of the year, 12 military units and divisions will be established in the Western Military District,” Shoigu said at a meeting in televised remarks. The army expects […]
Signs multiply Russia seeks control of south Ukraine 20/05/2022
DefenceTalkThe Kremlin said Thursday it was important to ensure basic living conditions in war-torn Ukraine as signs multiplied that Moscow was seeking to permanently occupy or even annex the pro-Western country’s southeast. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops to Ukraine on February 24 but Moscow has repeatedly stressed it is not seeking to occupy Ukrainian […]
Biden begins Asia trip in South Korea, under North nuclear shadow 20/05/2022
DefenceTalkUS President Joe Biden arrived in South Korea Friday, his first Asia trip as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies as concern over a North Korean nuclear test grows. Biden wants the trip to build on recent moves accelerating a years-long US pivot to Asia, where rising Chinese commercial and military […]
Belarus buys S-400, Iskander missiles from Russia: Lukashenko 20/05/2022
DefenceTalkBelarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country bought Iskander nuclear-capable missiles and S-400 anti-aircraft anti-missile systems from Russia. The announcement came on the 85th day of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, with thousands killed. Belarus, Moscow’s main ally, has allowed Russian troops to use the country bordering Ukraine as a rear base. “We’ve […]
Erdogan urges NATO allies to ‘respect’ concerns over Finland, Sweden 19/05/2022
DefenceTalkTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has threatened to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO, urged the alliance’s members on Wednesday to “respect” Ankara’s concerns about the two countries, which Turkey accuses of harboring terrorists. “Our only expectation from NATO allies is… to first understand our sensitivity, respect and finally support it,” Erdogan told […]
North Korea ‘ready for nuclear test’ with Biden due in Seoul 19/05/2022
DefenceTalkNorth Korea is poised to conduct a nuclear test, Seoul and Washington said Thursday, with the United States warning it could come as President Joe Biden visits South Korea this week. Touted as proof of the US “pivot” to Asia, Biden’s first trip as president to the region looks set to be overshadowed by an […]
Prague to get German tanks in exchange for Ukraine aid 19/05/2022
DefenceTalkThe Czech Republic will receive 15 Leopard 2 A4 tanks from Germany in exchange for military equipment it sent Ukraine, its defence ministry said on Wednesday. Prague will also start talks on the purchase of another 50 Leopard 2 A7+ tanks, ministry spokesman Jakub Fajnor said in a statement. “The German side appreciates the extent […]
Biden reestablishes US troop presence inside Somalia 17/05/2022
DefenceTalkPresident Joe Biden has ordered the reestablishment of a US troop presence in Somalia to help local authorities combat the Al-Shabaab militant group, a senior American official told reporters Monday. The move reverses an order from Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump, who in late 2020 pulled nearly all US forces from the East African nation as […]
Chile redeploys army to restive southern region 17/05/2022
DefenceTalkChile ordered the redeployment of its military to the Araucania region in the south of the country Monday, in the face of mounting violence linked to territorial claims by the Mapuche indigenous group. “We have decided to use all tools to guarantee security,” said interior minister Izkia Siches after announcing the move. Soldiers were deployed […]
Turkey ‘will not say yes’ to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland: Erdogan 17/05/2022
DefenceTalkPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed Turkey’s opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, again accusing them of failing to take a clear stance against terrorism. “We will not say ‘yes’ to those (countries) who apply sanctions to Turkey to join security organization NATO,” Erdogan said. Sweden has suspended any arms sales to […]

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Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) to Announce $0.22 EPS 22/05/2022
Wall Street analysts expect Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI – Get Rating) to announce $0.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks. Five analysts have issued estimates for Itron’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.31 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.10. Itron reported earnings per share of […]
-$0.02 EPS Expected for AvePoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVPT) This Quarter 22/05/2022
Equities analysts expect AvePoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVPT – Get Rating) to post earnings of ($0.02) per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Three analysts have provided estimates for AvePoint’s earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.02) and the highest estimate coming in at ($0.01). AvePoint reported earnings per […]
Zacks: Analysts Expect NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE:NEP) to Post $0.29 EPS 22/05/2022
Analysts expect NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE:NEP – Get Rating) to post earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29 for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Five analysts have issued estimates for NextEra Energy Partners’ earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.65) and the highest estimate coming in at $0.83. […]
-$0.11 Earnings Per Share Expected for EVgo, Inc. (NYSE:EVGO) This Quarter 22/05/2022
Analysts expect EVgo, Inc. (NYSE:EVGO – Get Rating) to report earnings of ($0.11) per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Four analysts have provided estimates for EVgo’s earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.11) and the highest estimate coming in at ($0.10). The company is scheduled to […]
Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC) to Announce $0.06 Earnings Per Share 22/05/2022
Equities research analysts forecast that Lincoln Educational Services Co. (NASDAQ:LINC – Get Rating) will announce $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Two analysts have provided estimates for Lincoln Educational Services’ earnings. Lincoln Educational Services also reported earnings of $0.06 per share during the same quarter last year. The […]
Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AHT) to Post $0.92 Earnings Per Share 22/05/2022
Analysts forecast that Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AHT – Get Rating) will report $0.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Three analysts have issued estimates for Ashford Hospitality Trust’s earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.75 and the highest estimate coming in at $1.06. Ashford Hospitality Trust posted […]
$1.02 Earnings Per Share Expected for MaxLinear, Inc. (NYSE:MXL) This Quarter 22/05/2022
Equities research analysts predict that MaxLinear, Inc. (NYSE:MXL – Get Rating) will post earnings of $1.02 per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Five analysts have provided estimates for MaxLinear’s earnings, with estimates ranging from $1.01 to $1.02. MaxLinear posted earnings of $0.53 per share in the same quarter last […]
Callon Petroleum (NYSE:CPE) Expected to Announce Earnings of $3.96 Per Share 22/05/2022
Wall Street brokerages expect Callon Petroleum (NYSE:CPE – Get Rating) to announce earnings of $3.96 per share for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts have made estimates for Callon Petroleum’s earnings. The highest EPS estimate is $4.74 and the lowest is $3.54. Callon Petroleum reported earnings of $1.49 per share during the same quarter […]
Financial Comparison: Creek Road Miners (CRKR) vs. The Competition 22/05/2022
Creek Road Miners (OTCMKTS:CRKR – Get Rating) is one of 34 publicly-traded companies in the “Amusement & recreation services” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will compare Creek Road Miners to related companies based on the strength of its profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership. […]
Doximity (DOCS) & Its Peers Financial Contrast 22/05/2022
Doximity (NASDAQ:DOCS – Get Rating) is one of 61 publicly-traded companies in the “Custom computer programming services” industry, but how does it compare to its peers? We will compare Doximity to similar businesses based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and profitability. Insider & Institutional Ownership 67.9% of […]
Brokerages Anticipate Celanese Co. (NYSE:CE) Will Announce Earnings of $4.55 Per Share 22/05/2022
Equities analysts forecast that Celanese Co. (NYSE:CE – Get Rating) will post $4.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Six analysts have provided estimates for Celanese’s earnings. The lowest EPS estimate is $4.44 and the highest is $4.69. Celanese reported earnings per share of $5.02 during the […]
Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ:CAMT) Will Announce Earnings of $0.44 Per Share 22/05/2022
Wall Street brokerages expect that Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ:CAMT – Get Rating) will post earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44 for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Three analysts have provided estimates for Camtek’s earnings. The lowest EPS estimate is $0.43 and the highest is $0.45. Camtek reported earnings per share of $0.38 […]
$1.20 Earnings Per Share Expected for iTeos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITOS) This Quarter 22/05/2022
Analysts expect iTeos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITOS – Get Rating) to report earnings of $1.20 per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Four analysts have issued estimates for iTeos Therapeutics’ earnings, with estimates ranging from $0.08 to $3.13. iTeos Therapeutics posted earnings per share of ($0.75) in the same quarter last year, which suggests […]
Contrasting Outbrain (OB) and Its Competitors 22/05/2022
Outbrain (NASDAQ:OB – Get Rating) is one of 111 publicly-traded companies in the “Computer programming, data processing, & other computer related” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Outbrain to related businesses based on the strength of its risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations. Profitability This […]
Critical Analysis: Enovix (ENVX) vs. Its Peers 22/05/2022
Enovix (NASDAQ:ENVX – Get Rating) is one of 57 public companies in the “Miscellaneous electrical machinery, equipment, & supplies” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will compare Enovix to similar companies based on the strength of its analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings. Profitability This […]
Contrasting NeoGames (NGMS) and Its Rivals 22/05/2022
NeoGames (NASDAQ:NGMS – Get Rating) is one of 34 publicly-traded companies in the “Amusement & recreation services” industry, but how does it contrast to its competitors? We will compare NeoGames to related businesses based on the strength of its institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk. Volatility and Risk NeoGames has a […]
InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INM) & Nabriva Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NBRV) Financial Comparison 22/05/2022
InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INM – Get Rating) and Nabriva Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NBRV – Get Rating) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current recommendations […]
Reviewing Ubiquiti (NYSE:UI) and Satellogic (NASDAQ:SATL) 22/05/2022
Ubiquiti (NYSE:UI – Get Rating) and Satellogic (NASDAQ:SATL – Get Rating) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership. Institutional and Insider Ownership 5.9% of Ubiquiti shares are held […]
Head to Head Comparison: VYNE Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VYNE) & Seelos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SEEL) 22/05/2022
VYNE Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VYNE – Get Rating) and Seelos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SEEL – Get Rating) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation and risk. Profitability This table compares VYNE Therapeutics and Seelos Therapeutics’ […]
Reviewing FIGS (FIGS) and Its Competitors 22/05/2022
FIGS (NYSE:FIGS – Get Rating) is one of 23 public companies in the “Apparel, finished products from fabrics & similar materials” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will compare FIGS to related companies based on the strength of its earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and dividends. […]

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Gurutvaa Systems delivers ‘Dronaam' C-UAS to Indian Air Force 22/05/2022
Indian firm Gurutvaa Systems has delivered the first set of the indigenously developed ‘Dronaam' counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) to the Indian Air Force...
SOCOM explores new Tactical Mission Network concept 20/05/2022
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring a new edge networking concept, focused on operationalising chat and data-sharing environments patterned closely...
UK, Denmark agree to collaborate on Type 31 frigate introduction to service 20/05/2022
The British and Danish navies have signed a co-operative agreement to work together to bring the UK Royal Navy's (RN) Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates into service.
Northrop Grumman finalises development of Hatchet miniature strike munition 20/05/2022
Northrop Grumman has declared the development of its Hatchet miniature precision strike munition ‘finalised' following a series of end-to-end live all-up round (AUR)...
New Zealand increases 2022–23 defence budget by 4% 20/05/2022
New Zealand has announced a defence budget of NZD6 billion (USD3.8 billion) for 2022–23. The figure represents a nominal increase of 4% over the final budget of NZD5.75...
Naval Group launches second Gowind corvette for UAE 20/05/2022
French shipbuilder Naval Group has launched the second Gowind 2500 corvette on order for the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
USSOCOM progresses Maritime Precision Engagement-Munition programme 20/05/2022
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is preparing to conduct development tests with the Altius 700 airframe as part of the Maritime Precision Engagement-Munition...
FlashHawk COMINT/CESM suite enters production 20/05/2022
French electronic warfare (EW) house Avantix has begun initial production of its FlashHawk airborne communications intelligence/communications electronic support...
DSEI 2021: SAAB Dynamics reveals new details about upcoming developments 20/05/2022
A representative of Saab Dynamics briefed Janes on its upcoming developments for its shoulder-launched recoilless weapons, revealing details of the HE 448 round that is...
USAF team to assess Thailand's ability to operate F-35s 20/05/2022
The United States will assess Thailand's capability to operate fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. The planned visitation suggests...
Ukraine conflict: US Congress clears more Ukraine aid 20/05/2022
The US Senate approved USD40 billion in additional funding for Ukraine-related security, humanitarian, and economic assistance on 19 May, sending the legislation to...
Lockheed Martin remains open to acquisitions despite Aerojet deal's demise 20/05/2022
Lockheed Martin continues to consider potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) even though it ended its proposed purchase of propulsion manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne...
US naval officials plan to conduct more Arctic operations 20/05/2022
The US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) will be conducting more operations in the Arctic, according to officials from both services.
BMPT Terminator makes combat debut in Ukraine 19/05/2022
Russia's RIA Novosti news agency on 18 May confirmed the deployment of the Boevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (Tank Support Fighting Vehicle, BMPT) Terminator, three days...
PGZ and MBDA sign agreement on Brimstone tank destroyers 19/05/2022
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and MBDA UK announced in a press release on 16 May that they had signed an agreement to co-operate on the design and production of tank...
South African Navy receives first inshore patrol vessel 19/05/2022
The South African Navy took delivery of the first of three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) on 18 May, on order from Damen Shipyard in Cape Town under...
UK MoD opens Defence BattleLab in Dorset 19/05/2022
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially opened the Defence BattleLab, based in Dorset Innovation Park, which is designed to foster innovation between the UK...
Janes analysts shortlisted in the 2022 Aerospace Media Awards 19/05/2022
Insights from the trusted global agency for open-source defence intelligence were shortlisted three times in the 2022 Aerospace Media Awards.
India's naval anti-ship missile completes maiden flight test 19/05/2022
India's locally developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range (NASM-SR) completed its maiden flight test from an Indian Navy's Sea King Mk 42B helicopter at the...
NGRC ‘need for speed' to drive unconventional rotorcraft design 19/05/2022
The high-speed requirements that NATO has set out for its Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) will necessitate the development of an unconventional rotorcraft...

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Babcock Awarded Royal Navy Contract for HMS Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers Dockings 21/05/2022
Babcock, the international defence, aerospace and security company has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide dry-dock maintenance for the ... The post Babcock Awarded Royal Navy Contract for HMS Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers Dockings appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Unveils Liberty Lifter Seaplane Concept 21/05/2022
U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched the Liberty Lifter project to demonstrate a leap in operational logistics ... The post US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Unveils Liberty Lifter Seaplane Concept appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Turkey’s ASFAT Launches 3rd MILGEM Corvette PNS BADR (281) for Pakistan Navy 21/05/2022
Turkish state-owned company ASFAT ceremonially launched the third PN MILGEM corvette for Pakistan Navy (PN), PNS BADR (281), at Pakistan’s ... The post Turkey’s ASFAT Launches 3rd MILGEM Corvette PNS BADR (281) for Pakistan Navy appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Rheinmetall Conducts Laser Weapons Trials Against Drones for German Armed Forces 20/05/2022
Rheinmetall has successfully tested the technology demonstrator version of a laser weapon built on behalf of the German Bundeswehr. The ... The post Rheinmetall Conducts Laser Weapons Trials Against Drones for German Armed Forces appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Australia to Delivery of 20 Bushmaster PMVs and 14 M113AS4 APCs to Ukraine 20/05/2022
The Australian government has announced its delivery of extra 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) , 14 M113AS4 Armoured Personnel ... The post Australia to Delivery of 20 Bushmaster PMVs and 14 M113AS4 APCs to Ukraine appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Austal Unveils New Offshore Patrol 60 19/05/2022
Austal’s Offshore Patrol 60 is a new steel vessel design derived from a proven platform that has demonstrated success operating ... The post Austal Unveils New Offshore Patrol 60 appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Ukrainian Army Form A New Brigade With Donated Tanks and Armored Personnel Carriers 19/05/2022
The Ukrainian Army appears to be forming a new mechanized infantry brigade. The brigade is training on mostly donated equipment; ... The post Ukrainian Army Form A New Brigade With Donated Tanks and Armored Personnel Carriers appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
India Successfully Flight Tests Helicopter-Launched Naval Anti-ship Missile 19/05/2022
The Indian Navy carried out the test in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation. An indigenously developed Helicopter-Launched ... The post India Successfully Flight Tests Helicopter-Launched Naval Anti-ship Missile appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Bell Unveils New 412M Utility Helicopter for Military Application 19/05/2022
The Bell 412M combines the tested and proven design of the Bell 412 with the latest in state-of-the-art technology. Supported ... The post Bell Unveils New 412M Utility Helicopter for Military Application appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
French Armament General Directorate Orders Last Batch of Glock 17 Gen 5 FR Pistols 19/05/2022
The French Armament General Directorate (Direction Générale de l’Armement, DGA)has ordered 9,600 more Glock 17 pistols. The order was placed ... The post French Armament General Directorate Orders Last Batch of Glock 17 Gen 5 FR Pistols appeared first on MilitaryLeak.

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World’s Top Seven Most Dangerous Standoff Air to Air Missiles: From European Meteors to Russian R-37s 21/05/2022
PL-XX - ChinaEntering service around 2015 alongside the short ranged PL-10 and long ranged PL-15, the PL-XX is the most mysterious of China’s new generation of air to air missiles and by far the largest. Where the PL-15 is the primary armament for Chinese fighters to engage similarly sized
New Hypersonic Missiles for Chinese Aircraft Precise Enough to Hit Moving Cars with Infrared Guidance: Breakthroughs Made Towards Completion 18/05/2022
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force University of Engineering in Xian has made progress towards developing a new hypersonic weapon capable of engaging small mobile targets precisely enough to hit a moving car, according to team leader Yang Xiaogong. He stressed that “important
New Mach 3 Missile Gives India’s Russian Built Su-30MKI Fighters a 2000km Strike Range 18/05/2022
The Indian Air Force has tested a new enhanced variant of the BrahMos cruise missile, which was launched from a Su-30MKI fighter in the Bay of Bengal and had an extended 450km range. The new missile improves on the 290km range for prior air launched variants, with development occurring as more
Strong Signal to Turkey and Israel: Syria’s Russian-Built S-300 Air Defence Systems Are Now Fully Active 17/05/2022
On May 17 it was reported that S-300 surface to air missile batteries fielded by the Syrian Arab Army had been confirmed as operational, and may have been used to fire on Israeli Air Force fighter jets to repel an attack on a Syrian research centre. Reports of the missiles having been fired
Which Stealth Fighter is More Useful? Why U.S. Air Force Pilots May Prefer F-35s to F-22s in a War with Russia 16/05/2022
The F-22A and F-35A were designed to be fielded in parallel as complementary fifth generation fighters, replacing the respective F-15 and F-16 of the fourth generation with the former being a heavyweight twin engine design fielded in smaller numbers, and the latter a light single engine jet that
China’s C919 Boeing 737 Rival Completes Pre-Delivery Test Flight: What Are the Strategic Implications? 15/05/2022
On May 14 the C919 airliner produced by the state owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) completed its first pre delivery three hour test flight in Shanghai. “This marked a successful test flight of the first C919 plane ahead of its delivery to the first customer,” Comac announced,
North Korea Working on New Much Larger Nuclear Reactor: Pressuring Washington Back to Negotiations? 14/05/2022
Following escalated testing of a range of new ballistic missiles, which has included the world’s first ground launched tactical hypersonic glide vehicle outside China and the first intercontinental range ballistic missile tested since 2017, satellite footage has reportedly shown North Korea taking
U.S. Army Chiefs Stress Importance of Artillery as Key Lesson of Ukraine War 14/05/2022
The ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War that began on February 24 has seen artillery deployed by both armies play a growing role in determining the balance of power on the ground, with Ukraine receiving growing numbers of tower and self propelled guns as aid from NATO member states to bolster its
Top Five Most Dangerous Fighters the U.S. Air Force Could Face Today: From Chinese J-20s to Russian Su-35s 14/05/2022
With several times more bases overseas that all other air forces combined, the United States Air Force confronts multiple potential adversaries across the world from Iran and Syria in the Middle East to Russia and Belarus in Eastern Europe. While the service currently has two classes of fighter on
America’s Top Stealth Ship is Cracking Up: Flawed Hull Design Could Force Early Retirement 14/05/2022
The detection of structural damage on at least six of the U.S. Navy’s Independence Class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), namely cracks in their hulls resulting from design flaws, has drawn the future of the class in service into question. This represents the latest of mute serious issues affecting the
Why Syria Didn't Get the MiG-29 Fighters it Originally Ordered: MiG-29M Sale Cancelled For Older Models 13/05/2022
The Syrian Arab Army was considered a priority client for delivery of new Soviet armaments during the 1980s, being the first in the world to receive MiG-25 Foxbat interceptors, S-200 long range air defence systems and T-72 tanks among a range of other armaments. The country’s priority status was a
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Launchers Over 100 Fighter Sorties Near American Military Bases on Okinawa 12/05/2022
On May 10 Japanese officials reported that Chinese warplanes had launched over 100 sorties over the past week when operating from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy carrier Liaoning, which was sailing near the island of Okinawa. The deployment of the warships and its escorts comes amid high
Belarus to Develop Hypersonic Tactical Ballistic Missile Based on Russian Iskander: Will it Mirror the Korean Tech Transfer Precedent? 11/05/2022
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on May 10 that his country would develop a new ballistic missile system with Russian support, elaborating that it could be based on the Russian Iskander system. “In my presence, President [Putin] told Rogozin to provide immediate support, so we
Capitol Hill Isn’t At All Happy with the F-35: Engines ‘Don’t Work’ and Purchases Could Be Cut 11/05/2022
Following the latest of multiple dismal reports by the Government Accountability Office on the recent performance on the F-35 fifth generation fighter program, a nearly two-hour hearing on Capitol Hill saw head of the F-35 Joint Program Office Lieutenant General Eric Fick as senators vowed to
Ukrainian Forces Take Heavy Losses in Failed Assault on Snake Island: Eight Manned Aircraft Downed 10/05/2022
Following reports on May 8 that Ukrainian fighters had begun to launch strikes on Russian forces based on the strategically located Snake Island 50km off the southern Ukrainian coast, the Russian Defence Ministry reported that a two day battle for control of the island had taken place during which
No Free Navigation: Why the U.S. Navy Dropped 11,000 Mines Across North Vietnamese Ports 50 Years Ago 10/05/2022
May 2022 marks 50 years since the United States initiated a campaign to cut North Vietnam off from international trade by sea through concerted attacks on its harbour network under Operation Pocket Money. The campaign began on May 9 when the U.S. Navy launched six A-7 Corsair and three A-6 Intruder
How an American Area 51 Pilot Died Flying a Belarusian Su-27 Fighter: A Reminder of Why the U.S. Operates Flanker Jets 08/05/2022
On May 6 it was confirmed that the secretive death of one of the United States Air Force’s top pilots near Area 51, Lt. Colonel Eric Schult, occurred during the flight of a former Belarusian Air Force Su-27UB heavyweight fighter. The pilot was reportedly not even supposed to fly on the day of the crash […]
New U.S. Air Force Cuts Confirmed: 386 Squad Goal Abandoned as F-15EX and F-35 Face Reductions 08/05/2022
Following deep cuts to numbers in the aftermath of the Cold War, and continuing during the War on Terror and following the 2008 financial crisis, the United States Air Force’s goal of recovering some of its former strength and rebuilding its fleet to 386 squadrons of aircraft has been
How Many Sixth Gen. Fighters Will America Build? Why the New Jets Will Be Outnumbered Many Times Over By F-35s 08/05/2022
The U.S. Air Force’s sixth generation fighter currently being developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter program has been confirmed to have a cost measured in the hundreds of million of dollars, making it by far the most costly fighter in world history with a price tag likely several
Top Five Most Anticipated Upcoming Features for Russia’s Su-57 Fighter: From AI to Ballistic Missiles 07/05/2022
Entering service from December 2020, only five Su-57 next generation fighters are currently though to be in service in the Russian Air Force out of a total order of 76 fighters placed in the summer of 2019. As the first Russian fighter to become operational which is not based on a Soviet-era

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Danish and British navies collaborate for Type 31 frigates 20/05/2022
The agreement is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two navies. The post Danish and British navies collaborate for Type 31 frigates appeared first on Naval Technology.
GDEB wins contract modification for US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine 20/05/2022
GDEB will also offer support for the UK strategic weapon support system kits. The post GDEB wins contract modification for US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine appeared first on Naval Technology.
US Navy to name future DDG 139 destroyer as Telesforo Trinidad 20/05/2022
The ship’s namesake was the only Filipino in US Navy to receive Medal of Honour. The post US Navy to name future DDG 139 destroyer as Telesforo Trinidad appeared first on Naval Technology.
QinetiQ, Inzpire support HMS Lancaster’s ‘Sharpshooter’ lethality training 19/05/2022
The scenario aimed to improve lethality and agility across multiple warfare domains. The post QinetiQ, Inzpire support HMS Lancaster’s ‘Sharpshooter’ lethality training appeared first on Naval Technology.
India conducts maiden flight test of indigenous naval anti-ship missile 19/05/2022
The missile system will strengthen the Indian Navy’s offensive capabilities. The post India conducts maiden flight test of indigenous naval anti-ship missile appeared first on Naval Technology.
Nato conducts execution phase NESH 22 of Project Neptune 19/05/2022
NESH22 allows participants to strengthen relationships with allies in the region. The post Nato conducts execution phase NESH 22 of Project Neptune appeared first on Naval Technology.
Europe is seeing a hiring boom in naval industry machine learning roles 19/05/2022
Some parts of the world are investing more heavily in machine learning roles than others The post Europe is seeing a hiring boom in naval industry machine learning roles appeared first on Naval Technology.
Naval Group demonstrate SeaMIS system for EFFECTOR project 18/05/2022
The project aims to improve European maritime surveillance and safety capabilities. The post Naval Group demonstrate SeaMIS system for EFFECTOR project appeared first on Naval Technology.
Amentum to support US Navy aircrew training at Fallon, Nevada 18/05/2022
The contract is expected to complete in September next year. The post Amentum to support US Navy aircrew training at Fallon, Nevada appeared first on Naval Technology.
Fincantieri begins construction of Qatari Emiri Navy’s LPD 18/05/2022
The amphibious vessel will establish efficient connection between Qatar’s land, air and sea forces. The post Fincantieri begins construction of Qatari Emiri Navy’s LPD appeared first on Naval Technology.

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Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group deploys from Yokosuka 21/05/2022
During its last deployment, which concluded in October, the Reagan not only operated in U.S. 7th Fleet but also 5th Fleet to support the withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces from Afghanistan.
Commander of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 ousted due to ‘loss of confidence’ 20/05/2022
Cmdr. Brett Johnson has been temporarily reassigned to the staff of Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic.
Navy investigating drowning death of research lab civilian 20/05/2022
Wesley Goode died earlier this month in Gulfport, Mississippi.
What’s new in Navy and Marine Corps unmanned boats 19/05/2022
The more the Navy experiments with unmanned systems, the more it's learning what it needs — and what it doesn't.
Navy says it will lose millions by not committing to 10 destroyers in upcoming contract 19/05/2022
The U.S. Navy doesn’t want to over-commit to buying too many ships in the next five years, in case it can’t follow through due to fiscal or supply chain issues. That will cost the service millions of...
Destroyer Momsen and a Coast Guard team seize $39 million worth of illicit drugs in Gulf of Oman 19/05/2022
CTF-150 is one of four task forces now operating in the Mideast to counter maritime threats.
Navy rejects former War College leader’s claim that porn-linked email was due to malware 19/05/2022
Dr. Lewis M. Duncan, who was put on leave following the 2020 incident, has since retired from the post-graduate college.
Hybrid power could keep the Little Bird helo flying 19/05/2022
A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem.
Russia claims its Zadira laser weapon destroyed a drone in Ukraine 19/05/2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that the claim reflects Moscow’s desire to find an alternative to missiles.
Experienced underwater construction Seabees can grab bonuses of up to $100,000 18/05/2022
The retention bonus is offered to underwater construction technicians, E-7 and above, with 20 to 27 years of active duty service.
Navy’s top enlisted sailor denies telling George Washington crew to ‘lower your standards’ 18/05/2022
Despite no public proof that Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith ever uttered such an edict, "lower your standards" has become an online rallying cry in recent weeks for those...
Special ops force calls for ‘untethered’ tool for recon and resupply 18/05/2022
For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries...
Spec ops optics: US forces seek new sights and ways to defeat fog 18/05/2022
Having eyes on the battlefield can mean the difference between hitting the right or wrong target, or even hitting the target at all, which is why U.S. special operators are looking to upgrade a host...
Harris tells Coast Guard grads rule of law is under attack 18/05/2022
Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduating cadets that they are starting their service at a crucial moment for the world.
New rounds, new small arms make special operators’ firepower wish list 18/05/2022
The weapon will fire a round now used in Marine sniper rifles.
Littoral combat ship Montgomery conducts first land-attack missile exercise 18/05/2022
The ship, cruising in the Pacific Ocean, launched three AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles May 12 during a proof of concept exercise.
Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package 18/05/2022
The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.
Guardians will be allowed to sport neck tattoos 18/05/2022
Don't let you neck tattoo keep you from becoming a Guardian.
20 years since Navy ship sunk for artificial reef in Keys 17/05/2022
The decommissioned Spiegel Grove was to be scuttled upright to create an artificial reef off the Florida Keys, but sank prematurely May 17, 2002.
Prosecutors: enlisted leader sexually harassed, engaged in ‘sexual activity’ with junior sailors 17/05/2022
The enlisted leader of Information Warfare Training Command Monterey is facing court-martial.

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Iran Unveils ‘Simorgh’ Light Military Transport Aircraft 20/05/2022
The Iranian Defense Ministry has introduced its new domestically-developed light military transport helicopter, the “Simorgh.” The post Iran Unveils ‘Simorgh’ Light Military Transport Aircraft appeared first on The Defense Post.
US, Italy Paratroopers Complete Air Assault Training Mission 20/05/2022
The US and Italy have completed a joint air assault training operation involving hundreds of paratroopers. The post US, Italy Paratroopers Complete Air Assault Training Mission appeared first on The Defense Post.
Israel to Provide Electro-Optics for Philippine Patrol Vessels 20/05/2022
Israel Aerospace Industries has been awarded a contract to manufacture a maritime applications electro-optics system for the Philippine Navy. The post Israel to Provide Electro-Optics for Philippine Patrol Vessels appeared first on The Defense Post.
India Likely to Renew Sig Sauer Rifle Contract: Report 20/05/2022
India is ready to approve a repeat order for 73,000 SiG Sauer 716 G2 rifles from the US, defense sources told The Print. The post India Likely to Renew Sig Sauer Rifle Contract: Report appeared first on The Defense Post.
Russia Claims Counter-Drone Laser Weapons Deployed in Ukraine 20/05/2022
Russia has deployed a new generation of counter-drone laser weapons in its military operation in Ukraine, according to Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov. The post Russia Claims Counter-Drone Laser Weapons Deployed in Ukraine appeared first on The Defense Post.
Australian Navy May Outfit Collins Subs With Tomahawk Missiles 20/05/2022
The Royal Australian Navy is considering whether its Collins-class submarines could be outfitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles, Naval News reported, citing the head of Navy Capability. The post Australian Navy May Outfit Collins Subs With Tomahawk Missiles appeared first on The Defense Post.
11 Soldiers, 15 Gunmen Dead in Burkina Faso Attacks: Army 20/05/2022
Eleven soldiers and 15 gunmen have been killed in a suspected jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso, the army said. The post 11 Soldiers, 15 Gunmen Dead in Burkina Faso Attacks: Army appeared first on The Defense Post.
New Military Bases in Western Russia in Response to NATO Expansion: Minister 20/05/2022
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow would create new military bases in western Russia in response to the expansion of NATO. The post New Military Bases in Western Russia in Response to NATO Expansion: Minister appeared first on The Defense Post.
UN Says Army Blocked Patrol of Malian Town 20/05/2022
The Malian army prevented United Nations forces from patrolling the central town of Djenne, a UN spokesman said. The post UN Says Army Blocked Patrol of Malian Town appeared first on The Defense Post.
Ukraine Slams Russian Campaign in Donbas ‘Hell’ 20/05/2022
The renewed Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donbas has turned the eastern region into "hell," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The post Ukraine Slams Russian Campaign in Donbas ‘Hell’ appeared first on The Defense Post.

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War Crime and Punishment 20/05/2022
James Gow observed in his book War and War Crimes that, while many war crimes are so obvious that most people “know them when we see them,” the very existence of the concept of a war crime gives meaning to a critical, if somewhat paradoxical premise: Even in war, there are rules. In this week’s […]
How Strong Is al-Qaeda? A Debate 20/05/2022
Sept. 11, 2001, was “The Day the World Changed.” The 2,977 deaths at the hands of al-Qaeda terrorists led to massive policy changes and dominated U.S. politics for years afterward. The United States went to war in Afghanistan to topple the Taliban, and the attacks contributed to the U.S. decision to invade Iraq in 2003. […]
Helping India Replace Russia in the Value Arms Market 20/05/2022
The United States dominates the high-end arms market, and as a result the high-end arms market dominates American discussions of weapons sales. But while American analysts focus on fifth generation front-line fighters and billion-dollar transactions, there is a second market for buyers looking for a better deal. This “value market” encompasses at least 112 countries […]
Intelligence and the War in Ukraine: Part 2 19/05/2022
The conflict in Ukraine provides a window of dichotomy, simultaneously highlighting the successful use of operational intelligence collection and analysis by the Ukrainian government and its allies, and the collective weaknesses within Russian collection, analysis, and decision-making. High-level intelligence sharing, the leveraging of crowdsourced open source intelligence, and sharp, flexible strategic planning have thus far […]
Amateur Hour Part I: The Chinese Invasion of Taiwan 18/05/2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine set off a flurry of handwringing over Taiwan. Russia, in this interpretation, “broke the ice” by attacking Ukraine, emboldening China versus Taiwan. But any such action by China would likely run into a similar buzzsaw of resistance, while lacking Russian advantages such as access to overland transit. Ukraine is not Taiwan, […]
When Strongmen Invade, They Bring Their Pathologies With Them 18/05/2022
The attack … should have been a short one, like a blitzkrieg, because [we] did not have the resources for a long campaign. We knew that we were not prepared to fight a long war. … We had nine divisions to cover the nine roads. … Only one division advanced along each road. There was […]
Digital Transformation Is a Cultural Problem, Not a Technological One 17/05/2022
“I don’t know what we mean when we say we’re ‘pursuing AI.’ Do you?” “We don’t change to accommodate new technologies, anyway … We just shove them into our current paradigm.” “I don’t even understand what we’re supposed to be doing right now!” Twenty officers are seated around a table, mired in the discomfort of […]
From Iraq to Ukraine: A New Perspective on the Russian-Western Confrontation 16/05/2022
In December 1998, Bill Clinton called Boris Yeltsin, pleading: “The relationship between the United States and Russia that you and I have worked so hard to build is far too important and, to my mind, far too sound, to be subverted by Saddam Hussein.” To Clinton’s dismay, Yeltsin answered that indeed, “what is at stake […]
Is Artificial Intelligence Made in Humanity’s Image? Lessons for an AI Military Education 16/05/2022
Artificial intelligence is not like us. For all of AI’s diverse applications, human intelligence is not at risk of losing its most distinctive characteristics to its artificial creations. Yet, when AI applications are brought to bear on matters of national security, they are often subjected to an anthropomorphizing tendency that inappropriately associates human intellectual abilities […]
Counter-Attacks and Can-Kicking in the Russo-Ukrainian War 14/05/2022
Russia’s stumbling war was launched almost three months ago. As Russian and Ukrainian forces battle on, how should we understand the state of play? Michael Kofman joins Ryan again to discuss the war on the ground, in the air, and at sea; Ukraine’s ability to get Western weaponry into the fight; the crushing economic realities […]
Solidarity with Ukraine 13/05/2022
Few countries in Europe have experienced the vicissitudes of changing political order as directly as Poland. For centuries, Poland was caught between Russia and Germany, often serving as a highway through which one great power or another traveled en route to conquering other territories. This week’s Horns of a Dilemma speaker knows this better than […]
How to Get NATO Forces the Technology They Need 13/05/2022
In a Feb. 26 Twitter post, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s vice prime minister and minister for digital transformation, asked the SpaceX chief executive, Elon Musk, to provide Ukraine with Starlink terminals to enable satellite-based communications. In less than 48 hours, Starlink user kits arrived in Ukraine, immediately improving the command-and-control ability of Ukraine’s military. For those […]
The U.S. Military Might Be More Like Russia’s Military Than You Think 12/05/2022
Did that title get your attention? It got Ryan’s attention too when it came out of Steve Blank’s mouth. If you’re a War on the Rocks reader/listener, you’ve probably heard of him before. A successful entrepreneur, businessman, and veteran, Steve was one of the key architects of Hacking for Defense and, most recently, the Gordian Knot […]
Threats From Out of This World 12/05/2022
Zack, Chris, and Melanie get together to discuss the latest Space Threat Assessment report from the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS. People all over the world are ever-more dependent on assets in space for normal activity in their daily lives, but there are few rules of the road in place to manage space behavior. Will it be […]
Building a Cyber Force Is Even Harder Than You Thought 12/05/2022
In the past decades, over 40 states have publicly established some sort of military cyber command, with at least a dozen more planning to do so. Yet despite this proliferation, there is still little appreciation of the sheer amount of time and resources that an effective cyber command requires. In my book No Shortcuts: Why […]
Flying Dirty: Unmanned Casualty Evacuation on the Contaminated Battlefield 11/05/2022
In recent years, militaries have prioritized adoption of unmanned solutions to offload the most “dull, dirty and dangerous” tasks on the battlefield. The secretary of the Air Force recently highlighted the need for expendable “uncrewed” aircraft to fight in a future great-power conflict, but focused largely on combat aircraft. Leaders should pay closer attention to […]
Intelligence and the War in Ukraine: Part 1 11/05/2022
Almost every descent into war comes with speculation, accusations, and counter-accusations of intelligence failure. And, indeed, it is obvious to note that intelligence agencies are most often criticized when things apparently go wrong. Politicians especially enjoy the deflective properties of the term “intelligence failure.” It redirects attention from poor political decisions toward the usually anonymous […]
To Really Hurt Russia’s Economy, Target Investment and Human Capital, Not Gas 10/05/2022
In early 2015, I found myself presenting economic projections, via simultaneous translation, to an audience of po-faced Russian economists gathered in Moscow. We had gathered there at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration for an annual event where the government sets its economic agenda. But the audience wasn’t interested in our […]
What Would Finland Bring to the Table for NATO? 09/05/2022
Finland doesn’t often make it into international headlines. When it does, it is usually because of the country’s world-renowned education system or for yet again being named the happiest country in the world. Even rarer are international discussions over Finnish security issues. That changed when Russia invaded Ukraine (again) and Europe’s security landscape transformed overnight. […]
Don’t Call It a Gray Zone: China’s Use-of-Force Spectrum 09/05/2022
Editor’s Note: One of the authors of this article is protected with a pseudonym. Regular readers of War on the Rocks know that we allow this in only the rarest of cases. Please see our submissions guidelines to read more about how we make these judgments. On Oct. 30, 2020, Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]

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