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Navy seeks to unleash potential of unmanned systems 19/06/2021
The Department of the Navy is producing an after-action review of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem 21... Read Story The post Navy seeks to unleash potential of unmanned systems appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
SMC, mission partners successfully launch Fifth GPS III satellite 18/06/2021
The U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center and its mission partners successfully launched the fifth Global Positioning Systems... Read Story The post SMC, mission partners successfully launch Fifth GPS III satellite appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
On This Date 18/06/2021
June 19, 1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson visited Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to tour the flight line and view... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Sports Heroes Who Served: Baseball legend Dusty Baker served in Marine Corps 17/06/2021
Marine Corps veteran Johnnie B. “Dusty” Baker Jr. is a baseball legend. Born in 1949 in Riverside, Calif., Baker was... Read Story The post Sports Heroes Who Served: Baseball legend Dusty Baker served in Marine Corps appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Missile Defense review will address growing threats from Iran, North Korea, others 15/06/2021
With nations such as North Korea, Iran, Russia and China all maturing their missile technology, the Defense Department plans to... Read Story The post Missile Defense review will address growing threats from Iran, North Korea, others appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
U.S. Space Force successfully launches first tactically responsive launch mission 15/06/2021
The U. S. Space Force successfully launched the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 (TacRL-2) mission on a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket... Read Story The post U.S. Space Force successfully launches first tactically responsive launch mission appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Hicks provides overview of DOD priorities 13/06/2021
The deputy defense secretary spoke June 8 about a wide range of topics regarding Defense Department priorities reflected in the... Read Story The post Hicks provides overview of DOD priorities appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Official says DOD on track to accelerate delivery of hypersonic weapons 11/06/2021
Hypersonics is a key element of the Defense Department’s modernization activity, delivering high-speed, long-range lethal effects that can take out... Read Story The post Official says DOD on track to accelerate delivery of hypersonic weapons appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
On This Date 11/06/2021
June 12, 1979: The Rutan Long-EZ prototype, N79RA, made its first flight. The Rutan Model 61 Long-EZ is a tandem... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
AFWERX Agility Prime partners with Kitty Hawk in first medical evacuation exercise with electric aircraft 10/06/2021
AFWERX Agility Prime and new partner Kitty Hawk reached a milestone in May with the first operational exercise. “This exercise... Read Story The post AFWERX Agility Prime partners with Kitty Hawk in first medical evacuation exercise with electric aircraft appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.

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Top US general in Africa: ‘Wildfire of terrorism’ on march here 20/06/2021
A stretch of continent, from the Sahel region to the Horn of Africa, concerns Gen. Stephen J. Townsend. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The shadow of anthrax: The voluntary COVID-19 vaccination effort owes much to past failures 18/06/2021
The voluntary COVID-19 vaccine effort stands in stark contrast to the Pentagon’s mandatory Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, which began in 1998. Those who refused often faced harsh penalties. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Great Locomotive Chase, first-ever Medal of Honor recipient get the comic book treatment 18/06/2021
The first Medal of Honor ever issued set quite a high bar for future recipients. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Military justice changes must go beyond sex cases, says senator 18/06/2021
Top Pentagon officials and key lawmakers are open to the sexual assault shift, but they say applying it more broadly requires far more study and debate. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
New vaccine lottery announced for military in Washington state 18/06/2021
The new lottery applies to military, military staff and family members who were vaccinated through the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, or the National Guard. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide 18/06/2021
The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Top US general ‘shocked’ by report on AWOL guns, mulls fix 18/06/2021
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff signaled Thursday that he will consider a “systematic fix” to how the armed services keep account of their firearms. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
National Guard Bureau launches photo series celebrating LGBTQI+ personnel 17/06/2021
National Guard members are sharing their stories for Pride Month. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
It’s official: Here’s how troops can file military medical malpractice claims 17/06/2021
While servicemember advocates question the transparency of the new Pentagon process, they say the changes announced Thursday are a good start. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Military will pay toward in-home child care for some families in pilot program 17/06/2021
Pilot program starts in five regions July 6. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
More cost overruns are coming for Boeing as the KC-46 program logs another two technical deficiencies 17/06/2021
The KC-46 now has six "category 1" deficiencies on the books. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Even generals must learn new skills in tech-dominated special operations future 17/06/2021
Both a new way of recruiting while updating current operator skills are needed. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Space Force wants to use directed-energy systems for space superiority 17/06/2021
The chief of space operations acknowledged that the U.S. is developing a directed-energy portfolio that will help America maintain space superiority. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Spouse Angle Podcast – Up this week: Breaking Down Legislation That Would Impact Military Families Financially 17/06/2021
Help may be on the way for military spouses struggling to find employment or pay for child care, as Congress weighs multiple bills that would impact military families financially. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
No. 1 recruit concern before heading to basic training? No. 2 17/06/2021
Bathrooms in basic training leave new recruits shaking in their boots. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
‘A perfect storm’: Airmen, F-22s struggle at Eglin nearly three years after Hurricane Michael 16/06/2021
The 325th Fighter Wing may be nearing a breaking point as it approaches its third year in limbo after Hurricane Michael. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity 16/06/2021
Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Pentagon’s anti-extremism moves now part of a larger national strategy 16/06/2021
Ensuring that service members and law enforcement officers are not connecting to extremist groups is a top priority. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Military stumped by stolen box of Marine Corps armor-piercing grenades 15/06/2021
The Pentagon’s IG wrote that the disappearing grenades “further emphasized the lack of proper security for rail shipments” of military arms, explosives and ammunition. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
These $215 Oakley GWOT sunglasses say ‘you’re welcome for my service’ so you don’t have to 15/06/2021
Summer is coming. Time to break out the GWOT sunglasses. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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IAI agrees to produce tactical radars for German Land Forces 18/06/2021
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has agreed to produce and supply 69 tactical mobile radar systems for the German Land Forces....Read More... The post IAI agrees to produce tactical radars for German Land Forces appeared first on Army Technology.
Rheinmetall unveils extreme terrain Mission Master XT UGV 18/06/2021
The Mission Master XT is capable of carrying a 1,000 kg payload over ice and snow, and can operate in...Read More... The post Rheinmetall unveils extreme terrain Mission Master XT UGV appeared first on Army Technology.
CACI to continue support for US Army’s cyber and ground EW missions 18/06/2021
The US Army’s C5ISR Center Electronic Warfare Air / Ground Survivability Division (EWAGS) has contracted CACI International for cyber and...Read More... The post CACI to continue support for US Army’s cyber and ground EW missions appeared first on Army Technology.
Swedish FMV awards contract for additional E-LynX SDRs 18/06/2021
Elbit Systems Deutschland has won a follow-on contract from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for more software-defined radios (SDRs)....Read More... The post Swedish FMV awards contract for additional E-LynX SDRs appeared first on Army Technology.
Cities are imperceptibly becoming Smart Cities. But what does that actually mean? 18/06/2021
A brand new metropolis built from the ground up with tech powered urban design. A white elephant nobody wants to...Read More... The post Cities are imperceptibly becoming Smart Cities. But what does that actually mean? appeared first on Army Technology.
UK details Boxer variants and confirms plans for bigger fleet 17/06/2021
The British Army is set to receive 523 Boxer MIVS across four variants; Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), Equipment Support, Command,...Read More... The post UK details Boxer variants and confirms plans for bigger fleet appeared first on Army Technology.
L3Harris launches new emergency responder radio ‘XL Extreme 400P’ 17/06/2021
L3Harris Technologies has unveiled a handheld only radio ‘XL Extreme 400P’ for emergency responder communications in extreme environments. The device...Read More... The post L3Harris launches new emergency responder radio ‘XL Extreme 400P’ appeared first on Army Technology.
Elbit Systems wins contracts to upgrade US Army’s ANVIS goggles 17/06/2021
Elbit Systems of America has received two task orders to upgrade US Army’s AN/AVS-6 Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging Systems (ANVIS)....Read More... The post Elbit Systems wins contracts to upgrade US Army’s ANVIS goggles appeared first on Army Technology.
Alion wins US DoD IAC MAC task order for UAS programme support 17/06/2021
Alion Science and Technology has won a task order to support the US Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation (AVN),...Read More... The post Alion wins US DoD IAC MAC task order for UAS programme support appeared first on Army Technology.
Gilat to provide turnkey solutions for Latin American armed forces 16/06/2021
Satellite networking technology services provider Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded several projects to support the Latin American armed forces....Read More... The post Gilat to provide turnkey solutions for Latin American armed forces appeared first on Army Technology.

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Chinese Nuke Modernization Prompts Shift In DoD Strategy 18/06/2021
“The growing diversity of the Chinese nuclear threat and its mixing in with conventional forces creates complexity for US commanders. It is also unclear what conditions would lead to PRC nuclear use, since their arsenal is growing and creating more options,” Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute says.
DoD Cloud Delays Hamper Missions: IT Leaders 18/06/2021
“The more we wait, the more vulnerable we are,” a leader told the survey takers.
SMC’s Space Safari Office To Focus On ‘Urgent’ Launch Needs 18/06/2021
So-called ‘responsive launch,’ the ability to launch practically on demand, has been a Holy Grail for the Pentagon for more than a decade with arguably not much real-world progress.
World Powers Meet To Prop Up Lebanese Army 18/06/2021
Unlike previous conferences designed to provide training, weapons or military hardware, the meeting was centered on finding ways to bolster the cohesion, resilience, and stability of the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Key Lawmaker Warns Off Space Force On Tactical ISR 17/06/2021
“I think before you hand off the ball, let’s make sure there won’t be a fumble — and the Space Force has a lot on it’s plate right now,” Rep. Jim Cooper says.
Homeland OKs Cyber Nominees; Sen. Rick Scott Slaps Hold On Floor Vote 17/06/2021
Despite a unanimous committee voice vote, Sen. Scott announced a hold on the CISA director nominee, as well as all other DHS nominees, until President Biden visits the border with Mexico.
Rep. Cooper Predicts OK For $900M Space Wish Lists 17/06/2021
On the space acquisition czar, Rep. Jim Cooper said: “let’s not let the politics of the Puzzle Palace dominate here. We can and must figure this out.”
Air Force Starts KC-Y Tanker Search As Lawmakers Slam KC-46 16/06/2021
So far, Boeing has lost $5 billion on the low risk system, is years behind schedule and doesn’t seem to have a very good handle on basic manufacturing principles such as ensuring tools, scrap metal and other debris (FOD) are not left behind in the aircraft.
CYBERCOM Seeks ‘Hunt Forward’ Funding Boost 16/06/2021
“These robust information-sharing operations are just one part of our ‘defend forward’ strategy — where we see what our adversaries are doing and share that information with our partners in an effort to better bolster both our homeland defenses.”
China’s Third Aircraft Carrier Takes Shape: CSIS 16/06/2021
China’s third aircraft carrier will be considerably larger than its predecessors, the Liaoning and Shandong, which each measure 304.5 meters in length. Earlier assessments of the Type 003 by CSIS estimated its waterline dimensions at roughly 300 meters in length and 40 meters in width.
SecDef OKs Joint Warfighting Concept; Joint Requirements Due Soon 16/06/2021
A next step will be a series of “strategic directives” from the Joint Requirements Oversight Council that roll out “over the next few months,” Brig. Gen. Rob Parker, Joint Staff J6 Deputy Director says.
NIST Releases New Language To Automate Cloud Security 15/06/2021
OSCAL’s goal is to enable compliance and security assessments to keep pace in complex, fast-moving, ever-changing DevSecOps environments.
Houthi ‘Terror’ Scuds Now Threaten Most Of Saudi Arabia 15/06/2021
A new variant of the Houthi’s Burkan missile has a range of at least 1,200 km, putting almost all of Saudi Arabia within range of the Northern Yemeni rebels, posing a new threat to the kingdom. Ansar Allah, as the Houthis are formally known, released footage in August 2019 of a new ballistic missile, called…
NATO To Invest In C2 For Strategic Pivot: China Rises As Alliance Threat 15/06/2021
“China is not mentioned with one single word in the current Strategic Concept,” said NATO SecGen Jens Stoltenberg. “In one [way] or the other, I’m absolutely certain China will be reflected, and the challenges that China poses will be reflected” in the planned 2022 update.
Cross Domain Solutions: Enabling All Domain Operations 15/06/2021
[Sponsored] Enabling the sharing of unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret mission critical data across warfighting domains and security boundaries at the tactical edge.

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US-led war games underway in Morocco near disputed W.Sahara 15/06/2021
DefenceTalkUS-led forces are carrying out war games near the disputed region of Western Sahara, in exercises jointly organized with Morocco and touted by US Africa Command as its largest. More than 7,000 personnel from nine countries and NATO are taking part in the exercises codenamed “African Lion”, which kicked off on June 8, according to […]
Beijing accuses NATO of exaggerating ‘China threat theory’ 15/06/2021
DefenceTalkBeijing on Tuesday accused NATO of exaggerating the threat from China and “creating confrontation”, after a vow from the Western allies to work together to counter the challenges posed by its policies. NATO leaders said Monday they would join forces against the “systemic challenges” posed by China’s policies, as US President Joe Biden renewed Washington’s […]
China says radiation levels normal at Taishan nuclear plant 15/06/2021
DefenceTalkChina said Tuesday radiation levels remained normal at one of its nuclear power plants and there were no safety concerns, after the station’s French operator reported a gas build-up. “There is no abnormality in the radiation levels around the nuclear power plant, and safety is guaranteed,” said foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. CNN reported earlier […]
India drops all charges against Italian marines: Rome 15/06/2021
DefenceTalkAll legal proceedings have been dropped in India against two Italian marines who shot and killed two fishermen off the coast of Kerala in 2012, Italy’s foreign minister said Tuesday. “All legal proceedings in India against our two marines… have been closed,” tweeted Luigi Di Maio. “It definitively brings this long episode to an end.” […]
GE and Safran plan next-generation jet engines 15/06/2021
DefenceTalkGeneral Electric and Safran signed Monday a deal extending their cooperation as they set their sights on next-generation jet engines that will help airlines reduce costs and pollution. The US and French engineering giants have been cooperating in the sector for nearly half a century, and the LEAP engines developed by their joint venture CFM […]
White House backs repeal of 2002 Iraq use of force authorization 15/06/2021
DefenceTalkEfforts to repeal a 2002 US authorization for use of military force against Iraq got a boost Monday when the White House backed the idea, saying ending the AUMF would have “minimal impact” on current operations. The development comes as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this week on bipartisan legislation that would repeal […]
Israeli strikes kill 11 Syria troops: monitor 09/06/2021
DefenceTalkIsraeli air strikes in central Syria killed at least 11 government troops and militiamen late Tuesday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The strikes were the first carried out by Israel in Syria since 11 days of heavy fighting with the Hamas rulers of Gaza ended with an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire on May 21, the […]
US pullout from Afghanistan more than 50 percent complete: Pentagon 09/06/2021
DefenceTalkThe US pullout from Afghanistan is more than 50 percent complete, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as it approaches its September 11 deadline to remove troops. Since President Joe Biden ordered the departure from Afghanistan in April, the Department of Defense has withdrawn the equivalent of approximately 500 C-17 loads of material, the US military’s Central […]
‘What’s the price today?’: FBI phone app reaped secrets of global drug networks 09/06/2021
DefenceTalkOne drug trafficker texted another that he had a “job” and a proven way to get it done: two kilograms of cocaine from Bogota using the French embassy’s protected diplomatic pouch. The pair were straightforward, because they were using the newest, safest mode of communicating: a special-purpose, highly encrypted, messaging-only cellphone called ANOM that operated […]
China accuses US of ‘paranoid delusion’ over huge innovation bill 09/06/2021
DefenceTalkBeijing on Wednesday accused Washington of “paranoid delusion” after the US Senate passed a sweeping industrial policy bill aimed at countering the surging economic threat from China. America’s political parties overcame partisan divisions to support pumping more than $170 billion into research and development, one of the most significant achievements in Congress since Joe Biden’s […]

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Turkey s 1 9 Kilogram Loitering Munition Alpagu Hits Target in Test 20/06/2021
Turkey s tactical fixed-wing loitering munition Alpagu r
Pakistani Turk Pilots to Size up Rafale Jets in Turkish Exercise 20/06/2021
Pakistani and Turkish pilots will get an opportunity to size up Rafale
French German Spanish Air Force Chiefs Review Future Combat Air Systems Project 19/06/2021
The Air Chiefs of France Germany and Spain exchanged their operationa
Turkey s First Anti-ship Atmaca Missile Passes Final Test 19/06/2021
Turkey s conducted the last test firing of its homegrown Atmaca long-range anti-s
China s J-20 Jet Powered by Domestic Engine in Service with 2nd Ace Force Unit 19/06/2021
The Chinese People s Liberation Army PLA Air Force equipped a second ace force with J-20 fighte
Four Killed as L-410 Airplane Carrying Parachutists Crashes in Russia s Kemerovo Region 19/06/2021
An L-410 turboprop airplane carrying parachutists in Russia s Ke
U S Suspends 100M Weapons Package to Ukraine Report 19/06/2021
The Biden administration has reportedly temporarily suspended a 100 million worth military aid p
Israel Aerospace to Manufacture 69 WatchGuard Mobile Radars for German Army 19/06/2021
The German Army has placed an order for 69 WatchGuard tactical mobile radar systems manu
Turkish Aerospace Building Wind Tunnel to Test TF-X Fighter Jet s Aerodynamics 18/06/2021
Turkish Aerospace Industries TAI announced today that it is building a wind tunnel - billed as
America s Sixth-Generation NGAD Jet to Come in Variants for Ops in Indo-Pacific Europe 18/06/2021
America s Next-Generation Air Dominance NGAD Jet may come in two variants one
Turkey s ALPAGU Fixed-Wing UAV Test Fires Ammunition 18/06/2021
Turkey s ALPAGU fixed-wing UAV developed by STM fired ammunition during its tests on Thurs
Insitu to Deliver ScanEagle Drones to the U S Navy FMS Customers 18/06/2021
Boeing s Insitu Inc won 12 5 million to supply ScanEagle drones to the U S Navy and Fore
Keel of India s Second Talwar-Class Frigate Laid 18/06/2021
Keel of the second frigate of the Indian Navy s Talwar-class Project 1135 6 class of guid
Saab Secures U S Marine Corps Contract for Next- Generation Live Training Systems 18/06/2021
The U S Marine Corps awarded Saab a contract valued 54 million for force on force training
France-Led European Force in Mali to Expand in 2021 18/06/2021
France-led European force Task Force Takuba in Africa s Mali is planned for s
Rheinmetall Unveils Mission Master XT Extreme Terrain A-UGV 18/06/2021
Rheinmetall today announced the release of the Mission Master XT the latest member of its succes
MBDA s Sea Ceptor Missiles Ordered for Brazilian Navy Frigates 17/06/2021
European MBDA will provide Sea Ceptor air defence missile systems for the Brazilian Navy s
Boeing Signs MoU with ESG Lufthansa Technik Expecting German Selection of P-8A Aircraft 17/06/2021
Boeing signed memorandum of understanding MoU today with German com
Biden-Erdogan Meeting Fails to Solve S-400 F-35 Deadlock 17/06/2021
Following his recent meeting with U S President Joe Biden Turkey s leader Recep Tayyip Er

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US Army General LaCamera to take office as new USFK commander in July 18/06/2021
US Army General Paul LaCamera will take office as the commander of United States Forces Korea (USFK) in early July, replacing US Army General Robert Abrams, who has held...
Rafael networks Python-5 short-range air-to-air missile with Global Link SDR 18/06/2021
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has enhanced its fifth-generation Python-5 short-range air-to-air missile (AAM) with a networked capability, enabling it to acquire...
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan sign military co-operation agreement 18/06/2021
The governments of Afghanistan and Kazakhstan have signed a co-operation agreement aimed at “paving the way for military-to-military mutual support across various...
India's Ordnance Factory Board to be split into seven companies 18/06/2021
The Indian Cabinet has approved a proposal to restructure the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), a network of 41 defence factories, into seven corporate entities.
US Air Force delays expected T-7A Milestone C decision, requests less money 18/06/2021
The US Air Force (USAF) has delayed its expected Milestone C decision for the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer because of technical issues, and is requesting less money...
Australia marks first tactical deployment of M1A1 tanks in amphibious exercise 18/06/2021
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has carried out its first-ever tactical deployment of Australian Army M1A1 main battle tanks (MBTs) in an amphibious assault exercise.
US Army weapon procurement declines as Afghan pull-out nears 18/06/2021
The Pentagon budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022 has seen a fall in the actual quantities of US Army weapons requested as a result of the reduction in overseas operations...
Data management drives new JADC2 strategy 18/06/2021
Securing, streamlining, and accelerating capabilities tied to how the US armed forces leverage collected data streams into advanced networking technologies is the...
US Navy's 30-year shipbuilding plan mirrors earlier Pentagon planning 18/06/2021
The US Navy's (USN's) 30-year shipbuilding plan, released on 17 June, echoes fleet recommendations reached in Pentagon studies and released in 2020.
Video footage emerges of new Chinese submarine 18/06/2021
Video footage posted on the TikTok social media platform appears to confirm that a new conventionally powered submarine featuring a distinctive fin design has been built...
New ASEAN cyber-security and information centre to be set up in Singapore 18/06/2021
A new ‘Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence' will be set up in Singapore to facilitate information sharing and capacity building among the defence...
Boeing names Poseidon support team for Germany 17/06/2021
Boeing has namedESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH and Lufthansa Technik as national partners to support the P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) in...
US Air Force launches KC-Y tanker competition 17/06/2021
The US Air Force (USAF) has formally launched its KC-Y tanker competition, with a request for information (RFI) issued on 16 June.
Australia sets September deadline for Future Submarine design cost review 17/06/2021
French shipbuilder Naval Group has been set a September 2021 deadline by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to submit acceptable revised costings for the next...
Taiwan signs USD1.75 billion weapons contract with US 17/06/2021
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on 17 June that it has signed two contracts worth a combined USD1.75 billion with the American Institute in Taiwan...
NATO leaders extend Article 5 mutual defence clause to space domain 17/06/2021
NATO leaders have thrown down the gauntlet to protect their newest operational domain, warning adversaries that any attacks against allied space assets that threaten the...
AVIC announces further streamlining 17/06/2021
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has announced further restructuring as part of ongoing efforts to streamline its business and concentrate on its core...
Northrop Grumman awarded contract to sustain Minuteman III propulsion 17/06/2021
The US Air Force (USAF) has placed the USD287 million base contract with Northrop Grumman for engineering services to sustain the propulsion system of the LGM-30G...
South Korea to deploy rail-mounted robot, AI-based surveillance systems to enhance border security 17/06/2021
South Korea plans to deploy two new surveillance systems later this year to enhance round-the-clock border security amid heightened tensions with neighbouring North...
German Army Marder 1 IFV upgrade moves ahead 17/06/2021
The German Army is moving forward with the life-extension programme for its Marder 1 infantry fight vehicles (IFVs), 50 years after the first rolled off the production...

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Boeing Awarded $32 Million US Army Contract for Remanufacture AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters 20/06/2021
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $32,577,153 modification (P00082) to contract W58RGZ-16-C-0023 to incorporate a directed change order for the remanufacture of twelve ... The post Boeing Awarded $32 Million US Army Contract for Remanufacture AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Stark Aerospace Awarded $56 Million Contract for Sustainment Services of Shadow Plug-In Optronic 300 Series 20/06/2021
Stark Aerospace Inc., Columbus, Mississippi, was awarded a $56,087,580 firm-fixed-price contract for sustainment services of the Shadow Plug-In Optronic 300 series payloads in support of ... The post Stark Aerospace Awarded $56 Million Contract for Sustainment Services of Shadow Plug-In Optronic 300 Series appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
CACI Awarded $82 Million Contract to Provide Electronic Warfare Air/Ground Survivability Division (EWAGS) to US Army 20/06/2021
CACI International Inc announced the U.S. Army’s C5ISR Center Electronic Warfare Air/Ground Survivability Division (EWAGS) has awarded CACI a four-year $82 million contract to continue ... The post CACI Awarded $82 Million Contract to Provide Electronic Warfare Air/Ground Survivability Division (EWAGS) to US Army appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
US Army 1-130th Attack Battalion Performs Live-fire Aerial Gunnery Training 20/06/2021
Residents near Fayetteville, North Carolina may have woken to additional sounds of rapid-fire June 8-15, 2021 as crews from the 1-130th Attack Battalion (1-130th AB), ... The post US Army 1-130th Attack Battalion Performs Live-fire Aerial Gunnery Training appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
US Navy Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Exercises with Republic of Singapore Navy 20/06/2021
Ships and aircraft from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG 5) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) conducted integrated bilateral training, June 17. ... The post US Navy Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Exercises with Republic of Singapore Navy appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Turkish-made Alpagu Kamikaze Drone Successfully Hits Target with Live Ammunition 20/06/2021
According to a statement by Turkey’s Defense Industries Authority, a new Turkish-made indigenous kamikaze drone, Alpagu, developed by Turkish defense company, STM, successfully carried out ... The post Turkish-made Alpagu Kamikaze Drone Successfully Hits Target with Live Ammunition appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
German Air Force Hosted Multinational Air Group Training Integrated with BALTOPS50 20/06/2021
More than 40 Allied aircraft including fighter, transport and air-to-air refueling aircraft fly their drills integrated with the multinational maritime-led exercise BALTOPS50. Integrated with BALTOPS50 ... The post German Air Force Hosted Multinational Air Group Training Integrated with BALTOPS50 appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
NP Aerospace Awarded NIJ Certification for New 4030 ELITE Bomb Suit 20/06/2021
NP Aerospace has announced that its new 4030 ELITE Bomb Disposal Suit has been certified to NIJ 0117.01, the US National Institute of Justice Public ... The post NP Aerospace Awarded NIJ Certification for New 4030 ELITE Bomb Suit appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency Partners Naval Group to Harness Additive Manufacturing 20/06/2021
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), France’s Naval Group and its Singapore subsidiary Naval Group Far East, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ... The post Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency Partners Naval Group to Harness Additive Manufacturing appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mulls Dropping Plan to Buy LRASM on F-15JSI 20/06/2021
Japan is considering scrapping its plan to procure AGM-158C LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) with standoff capabilities for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Mitsubishi F-15JSI ... The post Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mulls Dropping Plan to Buy LRASM on F-15JSI appeared first on MilitaryLeak.

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Chinese Media Confirms First J-20 Stealth Fighter Unit With New Engines Assigned to Northern Theatre Command 20/06/2021
Chinese state media outlet CCTV-7 has provided further details on the induction into service of new units of J-20 next generation stealth fighters. The J-20 is one of just two fifth generation fighters fielded at squadron level strength that is in production anywhere in the world, the other being
U.S. Sixth Gen. Fighter May Have Customisable Range For Asian and European Theatre Requirements 19/06/2021
New details regarding the development of a next generation fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force, which is expected to see its first flight in the mid-2020s, have emerged indicating how the aircraft could accommodate the requirements of operations in both the European and East Asian theatres. The U.S.
Russia Confirms Development of Twin Seat Su-57 Variant: Will Its Own Air Force Buy Any? 18/06/2021
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov confirmed on June 16 that the Sukhoi Design Bureau and the country’s defence ministry are planning the development of a twin seat variant of the Su-57 next generation fighter specifically to target export markets. During an official visit to the Primorye
Is the U.S. Training to Fight Algeria? Major Drills Simulate Attack on North African S-400 Air Defences 18/06/2021
Major U.S.-led military exercises in North Africa, which began on June 7th and are concluding on June 18th, were notable for many reasons, including their unprecedented scale and the new kinds of targets which America and its allies were simulating fighting against. Named ‘African Lion 2021,’ the
Japanese Navy vs. British Royal Navy: Contrasting Capabilities of Rising and Declining Naval Powers 16/06/2021
Among U.S.-aligned military powers, Japan and Britain have been considered leaders in terms of naval capabilities since the early years of the Cold War and have both been heavily relied on to ensure the balance of power at sea remains favourable to Western and allied interests. Since the Cold War's
American Patriot and THAAD Missile Defence Systems Struggle to Pass New Tests 15/06/2021
A July report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has indicated that the Pentagon has continued to struggle with the development of reliable long range air defences, with two out of three flight tests aiming to integrate the Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
India's Cold Start Doctrine: How Elite T-90MS and Soon T-14 Tanks Could Spearhead an Armoured Thrust into Pakistan 14/06/2021
The Indian Army is in the process of deploying 460 new T-90SM battle tanks along the country’s Western border with Pakistan, with Delhi continuing to place large orders for the state of the art military hardware from Russia to modernise its ground forces. India’s armoured divisions, which
South Korea Considers Cruise Missile Packed ‘Arsenal Ship’ For Massive Precision Bombardments: Target North Korea or Japan? 13/06/2021
South Korea is currently considering development of a heavily armed ‘arsenal ship’ of approximately 5000 tons, which is approximately the size of a large frigate, that will be dedicated to carrying cruise missiles for long range precision bombardment of enemy land targets. The ships may also have a
Russia is Wearing Out America’s High Maintenance F-22s by Loitering Bombers Around Alaska 13/06/2021
The U.S. Air Force’s most capable fighter in air to air combat, the F-22 Raptor, has seen a high concentration of deployments to Alaska with a full one seventh of all Raptors stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in the country’s northernmost state. The reason for such deployments has been
Korea’s Kim Jong Un Pledges to Boost Military Effectiveness at Major Leadership Meeting 12/06/2021
At a recent meeting involving the members of the both Central Military Commission and Central Committee of the ruling Korean Workers’ Party, and executive members of the Korean People's Army (KPA), it was reportedly agreed that efforts would be renewed to increase the effectiveness of the country’s
Russia’s PAK DA Nuclear Stealth Bomber to Emphasise Standoff Attacks and Electronic Warfare - Reports 12/06/2021
Russia’s TASS state media outlet has reported that the country’s upcoming PAK DA intercontinental range stealth bomber will place a strong emphasis on electronic warfare to provide a defence against enemy surface to air and air to air missile attacks. The report cited an unnamed source in Russia’s
U.S. Completes First B-21 Nuclear-Capable Stealth Bomber Prototypes: First Flight Delayed to 2022 11/06/2021
Following he announcement in the summer of 2019 that construction had begun on the first prototype B-21 Raider stealth bomber, the completion of the first prototypes was announced by the U.S. Air Force’s Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Darlene Costello. He
Why France’s Rafale Could Beat America’s F-35 in Contest for Swiss Fighter Contract 11/06/2021
France’s Rafale twin engine lightweight fighter has emerged as an unexpected leading contender in the Air 2030 tender to provide new combat jets to the Swiss Air Force. The tender was launched in 2020, and has seen only Western combat aircraft considered, pitting the Rafale against the American
Chinese J-16s and J-11s Carry Out Exercises Near Contested Ladakh Region: Why India’s Air Force is Worried 10/06/2021
Marking a year since clashes between Indian and Chinese forces in the Ladakh border region led to the former taking over 150 casualties in June 2020, Indian media outlets have reported that China has carried out exercises near Indian territory. Defence sources cited by local media reported that
U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Destroyer Program Will Build Over 80 Massive Ships to Counter China 10/06/2021
On June 9 it was confirmed that the U.S. Navy began work on the development of a next generation guided missile destroyer. The new ships are expected form the backbone of the country’s fleet for most of the 21st century, and are expected to feature high levels of automation to reduce crew
Russian Su-30SM and NATO F-35A Fighters Just Went Head to Head Over the Baltic Sea 09/06/2021
Following the deployment of the first squadron of F-35A stealth fighters to Eastern Europe to participate in NATO patrols, the first engagement between the new American-built fighter and a Russian Su-30SM combat jet took place in the region. The F-35A was deployed by the Italian Air Force, which
48 Eagles Gone: U.S. Air Force Wants to Shed Two Full F-15C/D Squadrons in 2022 09/06/2021
The U.S. Air Force s planning too retire two full squadrons of F-15C/D heavyweight air superiority fighters, which are among the oldest in its inventory, in 2022. The F-15 has been in service since 1975, and old Cold War era airframes have remained active long after their planned retirement date
Israeli Air Force’s Finest Hour? Mideast Marks 40 Years Since F-16s Took Out Iraqi Nuclear Reactor 07/06/2021
June 7, 2021, marks 40 years since the Israeli Air Force initiated Operation Opera to destroy an Iraqi nuclear reactor 17 kilometres from Baghdad. The operation marked the first ever preventive attack on nuclear facilities of a country suspected of developing nuclear weapons, and the first time
South Africa’s Plan to Use British Built Buccaneer Bombers For Nuclear Strike Missions 07/06/2021
While nine countries today field nuclear weapons, this often cited figure notable excludes South Africa which had developed a small nuclear arsenal under the Apartheid system during the Cold War. The country is the only one to have independently developed nuclear weapons and subsequently given them
How Russia is Restoring the 2S7M Malka Nuclear Capable Superheavy Artillery Systems For Frontline Service 06/06/2021
Russia has invested heavily in the modernisation of its Soviet era 2S7M Malka superheavy self propelled artillery systems, with these systems having first entered service 1976 as the older 2S7 Pion and seeing a 15 year production run. The artillery systems had 203mm barrels and shells, where 155mm

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Saab to deliver next-generation Live MCTIS Training System for USMC 18/06/2021
The US Marine Corps (USMC) Training Systems Programme Manager has awarded a single award task order contract (SATOC) to Saab...Read More... The post Saab to deliver next-generation Live MCTIS Training System for USMC appeared first on Naval Technology.
Boeing enters new partnership for potential German P-8A support deal 18/06/2021
Boeing has signed cooperation agreements with two companies in preparation for a potential P-8A Poseidon aircraft order from Germany. The...Read More... The post Boeing enters new partnership for potential German P-8A support deal appeared first on Naval Technology.
USMC contracts Mistral for OPF-M loitering missile systems 18/06/2021
The US Marine Corps (USMC) System Command Quantico has contracted Mistral to design, build, and test a new loitering munition...Read More... The post USMC contracts Mistral for OPF-M loitering missile systems appeared first on Naval Technology.
Cities are imperceptibly becoming Smart Cities. But what does that actually mean? 18/06/2021
A brand new metropolis built from the ground up with tech powered urban design. A white elephant nobody wants to...Read More... The post Cities are imperceptibly becoming Smart Cities. But what does that actually mean? appeared first on Naval Technology.
MBDA to equip Brazilian Navy frigates with Sea Ceptor missile system 17/06/2021
MBDA has secured a new contract to equip the Brazilian Navy’s new Tamandaré-class frigates with the Sea Ceptor air defence...Read More... The post MBDA to equip Brazilian Navy frigates with Sea Ceptor missile system appeared first on Naval Technology.
US Navy’s USS California submarine completes maintenance availability 17/06/2021
The US Navy Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) has completed an extended docking selected restricted availability (EDSRA) of Virginia-class attack submarine...Read More... The post US Navy’s USS California submarine completes maintenance availability appeared first on Naval Technology.
VTG wins contract to support NAVSEA’s SBIR and STTR programmes 17/06/2021
Digital transformation solutions provider VTG has secured a full and open, single-award, prime contract to support the Naval Sea Systems...Read More... The post VTG wins contract to support NAVSEA’s SBIR and STTR programmes appeared first on Naval Technology.
MST wins UK MOD contract for new police patrol crafts 16/06/2021
High speed workboats manufacturer Marine Specialised Technology (MST) has received $50.76m (£36m) contract from the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD)...Read More... The post MST wins UK MOD contract for new police patrol crafts appeared first on Naval Technology.
USMC uses additive manufacturing to create vehicle maintenance tool 16/06/2021
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has created a vehicle maintenance tool using additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology. Under...Read More... The post USMC uses additive manufacturing to create vehicle maintenance tool appeared first on Naval Technology.
KS&EW conducts steel cut of Pakistan Navy’s fourth MILGEM-class corvette 16/06/2021
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) has held the steel cutting ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s fourth MILGEM-class corvette. Inter-Services...Read More... The post KS&EW conducts steel cut of Pakistan Navy’s fourth MILGEM-class corvette appeared first on Naval Technology.

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Top US general in Africa: ‘Wildfire of terrorism’ on march here 20/06/2021
A stretch of continent, from the Sahel region to the Horn of Africa, concerns Gen. Stephen J. Townsend.
CNP: COVID vaccines likely to become mandatory soon 18/06/2021
The Chief of Naval Personnel also reassured sailors that getting or declining the COVID vaccine won't affect future VA benefits.
The shadow of anthrax: The voluntary COVID-19 vaccination effort owes much to past failures 18/06/2021
The voluntary COVID-19 vaccine effort stands in stark contrast to the Pentagon’s mandatory Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, which began in 1998. Those who refused often faced harsh penalties.
Navy releases long-range shipbuilding plan that drops emphasis on 355 ships, lays out fleet design priorities 18/06/2021
The Navy submitted an abbreviated update to its shipbuilding plans steps back from the focus on 355 ships and instead lays out priorities for a future distributed naval force.
Lawmakers crunching the numbers on potential surface Navy additions to FY22 spending plan 18/06/2021
Lawmakers are unhappy that the Navy both requested to decommission seven cruisers and cut its planned two-destroyer buy down to one in its fiscal 2022 spending request, and they're doing some early...
The Great Locomotive Chase, first-ever Medal of Honor recipient get the comic book treatment 18/06/2021
The first Medal of Honor ever issued set quite a high bar for future recipients.
Military justice changes must go beyond sex cases, says senator 18/06/2021
Top Pentagon officials and key lawmakers are open to the sexual assault shift, but they say applying it more broadly requires far more study and debate.
Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide 18/06/2021
The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.
Top US general ‘shocked’ by report on AWOL guns, mulls fix 18/06/2021
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff signaled Thursday that he will consider a “systematic fix” to how the armed services keep account of their firearms.
National Guard Bureau launches photo series celebrating LGBTQI+ personnel 17/06/2021
National Guard members are sharing their stories for Pride Month.
It’s official: Here’s how troops can file military medical malpractice claims 17/06/2021
While servicemember advocates question the transparency of the new Pentagon process, they say the changes announced Thursday are a good start.
Military will pay toward in-home child care for some families in pilot program 17/06/2021
Pilot program starts in five regions July 6.
Even generals must learn new skills in tech-dominated special operations future 17/06/2021
Both a new way of recruiting while updating current operator skills are needed.
Officials identify remains of West Virginia sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack 17/06/2021
Authorities used DNA, as well as dental and anthropological analysis, to identify Navy Patternmaker 1st Class Stanislaw F. Drwall, 25.
Remains of 3 brothers killed during Pearl Harbor attack identified 17/06/2021
U.S. military officials announced Wednesday that the remains of three brothers from Wisconsin who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified.
The Spouse Angle Podcast – Up this week: Breaking Down Legislation That Would Impact Military Families Financially 17/06/2021
Help may be on the way for military spouses struggling to find employment or pay for child care, as Congress weighs multiple bills that would impact military families financially.
Forearm plank scores won’t count in this year’s PRT, Navy emphasizes 17/06/2021
The Navy will collect plank scores in this round to help ensure its scoring tables are accurate, said Vice Adm. John Nowell, chief of naval personnel, during a Facebook live townhall event.
No. 1 recruit concern before heading to basic training? No. 2 17/06/2021
Bathrooms in basic training leave new recruits shaking in their boots.
China sends largest group of military aircraft in single day near Taiwan 16/06/2021
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense said 28 People’s Liberation Army aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone from the southwest.
Lawmakers are worried about the US Navy’s spending plan and a near-term China threat 16/06/2021
The Navy's FY22 spending plans met resistance from lawmakers who worry that it doesn't preserve enough force structure for a near-term fight with China and that it doesn't invest enough in growing...

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Thales Developing Underwater Communication System for Spanish Navy 18/06/2021
Defense firm Thales has announced production of the TUUM-6 underwater digital communication system for the Spanish Navy.
UN Says Planning for Afghanistan Violence Hike When US Troops Withdraw 18/06/2021
The United Nations is planning for a possible increase in violence in Afghanistan when US troops withdraw after two decades, the global body's refugee chief said.
Canada Acquiring New Tactical Control Radars Worth $186 Million 18/06/2021
The Canadian government is spending $186 million for the purchase and in-service support of three new tactical control radars.
Check Out This USAF Animated Video of THOR Destroying Drones 18/06/2021
The Air Force Research Laboratory has released a video animation of its Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) that “realistically depicts” its capabilities in destroying drone swarms.
‘Sangorians’ Take a Page From Insurgent Playbook in Fight Against Taliban 18/06/2021
They name themselves after a Turkish soap opera, count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks, and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.
Somalia Must Replace Its Military and Security Chiefs 18/06/2021
To better help guarantee free and fair elections in Somalia, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed must replace at least some military and security chiefs.
NKorea Must Prepare for ‘Dialogue and Confrontation’ With US: Kim 18/06/2021
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country must prepare for both "dialogue and confrontation" with the United States, but with a particular emphasis on the latter.
Taiwan Signs $1.75 Billion in Defense Contracts With US 17/06/2021
Taiwan has signed contracts worth $1.75 billion for the purchase of two American weapon systems.
Lockheed Martin Outlines Proposal for New Greek Naval Warships 17/06/2021
Lockheed Martin has revealed details of its proposed multi-mission surface combatant warships for the naval forces of Greece.
South Korea to Deploy Rail-Mounted Robot and AI Surveillance on Border 17/06/2021
South Korea will install a rail-mounted robot and artificial intelligence-based surveillance system later this year in “no man’s land” on the Korean peninsula.

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Putting Diplomacy at the Center of Foreign Policy 18/06/2021
In this episode of Horns of a Dilemma, Ambassador Philip T. Reeker, the acting assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, provides an overview of European security issues. Ambassador Reeker’s talk focuses on Russia, NATO, Eastern Europe, as well as other critical European security issues. The post Putting Diplomacy at the Center […]
If There’s a Will, There’s a Waiver 18/06/2021
Three years ago, I wrote an article detailing my personal difficulties securing a medical waiver through three military medical rejections. Since publishing the article, I have had the privilege to speak with over 100 applicants just like me — people who want to serve and have something to contribute but who have been medically rejected — […]
Juneteenth and General Order Number Three 18/06/2021
Editor’s Note: Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday. Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order Number Three, which informed the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, that they were free. Technically, they were freed two years earlier. The Emancipation Proclamation, which […]
Defeat Is Possible 17/06/2021
If the United States is to have a reasonable hope of winning a war, it needs to think very seriously about what it would be like to lose. For several years, analysts have been sounding the alarm that the United States and its allies might not prevail in a high-level conflict with a near-peer adversary. […]
Death Without Deterrence, or Why Tripwire Forces Are Not Enough 17/06/2021
Many people think that U.S. troops deployed abroad have only one function: to die in the event of war. Before conflict breaks out, troops are often deployed abroad in smaller numbers, too few or ill-equipped to stop or slow down an adversary’s invasion. Instead, the thinking goes, because their deaths would enrage the American public […]
Think Small: Why the Intelligence Community Should Do Less about New Threats 16/06/2021
A week into his administration, President Joe Biden announced that he was “putting the climate crisis at the center of United States foreign policy and national security,” and directed the intelligence community to draft a national intelligence estimate on the implications of climate change. In so doing, the president injected new urgency into an old […]
The Cold Comfort of Mutually Assured Destruction 16/06/2021
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from “Book Review Roundtable: The Revolution that Failed” from our sister publication, the Texas National Security Review. Be sure to check out the full roundtable. Brendan Rittenhouse Green, The Revolution that Failed: Nuclear Competition, Arms Control, and the Cold War (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020) Beating up on […]
Fixing Oversight of Special Operations Forces 15/06/2021
U.S. special operations forces have leapt out of the shadows during the last 20 years of war. They have become the best known and most acclaimed part of the U.S. military, and their capabilities will remain crucial in an era of great-power competition and strategic uncertainty. Yet their growth in prestige, size, and importance has […]
‘Bombing to Win’ at 25 15/06/2021
The Air Force sometimes has a bad reputation due to its preference for independent, strategic bombardment operations. Before joining the faculty of Air Command and Staff College as historians of the Marine Corps and the Army, respectively, we both believed it deserved this reputation. The curriculum, we assumed, would be fixated on its preferred mode […]
Look to the 1980s to Inform the Fleet of Today 14/06/2021
When I was a naval officer, my ships always had a plan when we left port for where we were going, how we would get there, and what we would do when we arrived. While that remains true of individual ships in the Navy, it’s not true of the Navy as a whole today. The […]
Building Maritime Security Coalitions — Lessons Learned from the Strait of Hormuz 14/06/2021
Once a military operation is launched, reflecting on lessons learned can sometimes be an afterthought. Nearly two years after the establishment of separate U.S. and European maritime security coalitions in the Strait of Hormuz, very little exists by way of commentary exploring the policies that shaped these efforts. As two former officials from Washington and […]
Living in the House Designed by Greeks and Romans 11/06/2021
In this episode of Horns of a Dilemma, Thomas Ricks, journalist and historian, talks about his new book, “First Principles, What America’s Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How that Shaped Our Country.” Ricks outlines the degree to which the founding fathers were influenced by the ancients and how this influence helped to […]
Say Hello to Turkey’s Little Friend: How Drones Help Level the Playing Field 11/06/2021
Turkey’s recent sale of armed drones to Poland and Ukraine, and interest from other Eastern European countries, has led a cadre of analysts to suggest that Ankara is using arms sales to contain Russia. This is not the case. Moscow has studied the flagship of Turkey’s drone fleet, the Bayraktar TB2, and concluded that it […]
The Phantom of Arctic Misgovernance 11/06/2021
The Arctic is home to 4 million people across a territory that spans eight countries and three continents. The region includes some of the most austere weather and geography on the planet, as well as some of the world’s richest veins of biological and mineral wealth. In order to manage the challenges that inevitably arise […]
Taiwan: Middle Path or Muddled Strategy? 10/06/2021
The Net Assessment team debates Patrick Porter and Michael Mazarr’s recent study on “Countering China’s Adventurism Over Taiwan: A Third Way” written for the Lowy Institute. Chris, Melanie, and Zack agree that the study is thought provoking and well argued, but disagree about whether it is ultimately convincing. Nonetheless, Porter and Mazarr have made a real contribution by […]
The Biden-Putin Summit: Nothing to Reset but Expectations 10/06/2021
President Joe Biden is not known for being “soft” on Russia. In 2011, he said that Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t have a soul. Recently, he agreed with a reporter’s characterization of Putin as a “killer.” Putin, for his part, quipped in response, “it takes one to know one,” and sardonically wished Biden “good health.” […]
The Budget (and Fleet) That Might Have Been 10/06/2021
When the U.S. military was engaged in multiple ground wars in Asia, advocating for a larger ground force didn’t seem like a parochial idea. But, somehow, as defense officials shift their focus to competition with China in a theater that is dominated by water, some Army officers see advocating for more ships as the height […]
Make European Defense European 10/06/2021
In the lead-up to the NATO summit next week, everything is normal at alliance headquarters in Brussels. The secretary-general is delivering talking points on alliance unity, openness, and the rules-based international order. Meanwhile, France and Turkey are at each other’s throats in the Mediterranean, the prospect of granting Ukraine and Georgia a membership action plan […]
NATO Should Finally Take its Values Seriously 09/06/2021
Several NATO allies may be shifting nervously in their seats when President Joe Biden takes the floor at the alliance’s upcoming June 14 summit. Rather than deliver the usual lecture on the importance of equitable burden sharing and increased defense spending, the new U.S. president is more likely to reflect on NATO’s founding principles. As […]
The Ambiguity of Strategic Clarity 09/06/2021
There is a lot of war talk in the air in Washington. The frequency of China’s navy and air force activities around Taiwan has increased of late. Politicians, officials, pundits, and experts in the United States are speculating about the increased probability of a military conflict over Taiwan. Almost everyone has ideas for strengthening deterrence […]

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