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U.S. Navy conducts successful test of Trident missiles 20/09/2021
A two-missile flight test on unarmed, life-extended Trident II missiles were conducted from the USS Wyoming, Sept. 17, 2021. The... Read Story The post U.S. Navy conducts successful test of Trident missiles appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
U.S. Navy accepts 100th on-time delivery of AH-1 Viper 18/09/2021
The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command recognized an impressive production streak this week with the 100th on-time delivery of the... Read Story The post U.S. Navy accepts 100th on-time delivery of AH-1 Viper appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Inspiration4: Space Force supports historic mission as civilians launched into orbit 17/09/2021
A cancer survivor, record-setting pilot, doctor and a U.S. Air Force veteran sit inside the capsule waiting for the countdown... Read Story The post Inspiration4: Space Force supports historic mission as civilians launched into orbit appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
On This Date 17/09/2021
Sept. 18, 1941: The Curtiss XP-60 made its first flight. The P-60 was a 1940s American single-engine single-seat, low-wing monoplane... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
New DOD program assists dual-use Hardware startups speed product development 16/09/2021
The U.S. Defense Department has launched a new program called National Security Innovation Capital. The program aims to stimulate and... Read Story The post New DOD program assists dual-use Hardware startups speed product development appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Navy, Boeing conduct first air-to-air refueling of F-35C from unmanned MQ-25 15/09/2021
The U.S. Navy and Boeing have completed its first aerial refueling of an F-35C Lightning II aircraft from an MQ-25... Read Story The post Navy, Boeing conduct first air-to-air refueling of F-35C from unmanned MQ-25 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Defense Department marks, honors National Hispanic Heritage Month 15/09/2021
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and the Defense Department is at the forefront of marking... Read Story The post Defense Department marks, honors National Hispanic Heritage Month appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Eglin reactivates historic 60th Fighter Squadron 12/09/2021
After a 12-year break, the 60th Fighter Squadron was reactivated Aug. 20, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Flying... Read Story The post Eglin reactivates historic 60th Fighter Squadron appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
DARPA looking at microbes to process rare earth elements 12/09/2021
Rare earth elements — a group of 17 metals, including neodymium — are used in lasers, precision-guided weapons, magnets for... Read Story The post DARPA looking at microbes to process rare earth elements appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates next gen EW, radar interoperability at Exercise Northern Lightning 11/09/2021
The Northrop Grumman Next Generation Electronic Warfare system, making its first flight, joined the AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar at... Read Story The post Northrop Grumman demonstrates next gen EW, radar interoperability at Exercise Northern Lightning appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.

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Air Force F-16 intercepts Army West Point plane that violated UN flight restrictions 21/09/2021
NORAD and Army officials confirmed that the Army single-engine plane violated temporary flight restrictions before an F-16 intercepted it. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Top Air Force officer’s plan to ‘accelerate change or lose’ is picking up speed, one year in 21/09/2021
“We could all use more manpower, more money and more time. But leaders cannot wait for perfect conditions to act or make a decision," Brown said. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Air Force cyber defense taking aim at core weapon systems 21/09/2021
A cyber program is allowing defensive teams to share data more rapidly. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
US Air Force to declare winner of B-52 engine replacement competition as soon as this month 21/09/2021
Three companies are in the running to win a contract to produce about 600 modified commercial engines. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield wears custom cleats in tribute to corpsman slain in Kabul 21/09/2021
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Maxton “Max” Soviak was laid to rest Sept. 13 in Milan, Ohio. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The promotion outlook: What lies ahead for Air Force officers and enlisted airmen 21/09/2021
Personnel management updates aim to reward both good performance and time in service; give airmen with different skill sets a fairer shot at promotion; and judge people on their character and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Space Force’s new service dress and PT uniforms have landed 21/09/2021
NCAA steeplechase champion 2nd Lt. Mahala Norris made a cameo to debut the PT uniform. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
To insignia and beyond: Space Force rolls out new designs for enlisted sleeves 21/09/2021
The Space Force hopes to have the new enlisted insignia patches on guardians' arms by the end of 2021. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Watchdog: DoD getting better at tracking military justice demographics, but work remains 20/09/2021
The recent Government Accountability Office update followed a 2019 report highlighting disparities in who gets investigated and charged in the military justice system. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Northrop Grumman now has five B-21 stealth bombers in production 20/09/2021
The program is making good progress, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Monday. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
AFSOC plans to demo amphibious MC-130J by end of next year, commander says 20/09/2021
A new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Six questions with US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall 20/09/2021
Can this cold warrior bring lasting change to the Air Force and Space Force? [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
As the US Air Force looks to the future of special operations, vertical lift takes center stage 20/09/2021
What comes after the MC-130 and CV-22s operated today by Air Force Special Operations Command? [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
SecAF to Congress: Let us retire aircraft or we can’t beat China 20/09/2021
"We will not succeed against a well-resourced and strategic competitor if we insist on keeping every legacy system we have,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Monday. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
How Doc Martens went from WWII discards to everyone’s favorite grunge boot 20/09/2021
Dr. Martens have humble WWII origins. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nearly all new Air Force trainees are vaccinated against COVID-19, training boss says 20/09/2021
“We’re off to a pretty good start," Webb said. "We just need to keep that momentum up over the upcoming weeks.” [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
US Air Force picks same bomb-destroying robot used by the British Army 19/09/2021
The goal is to field the core system as rapidly as possible, as the global supply chain for critical subsystems like cables and connectors remains backlogged across sectors since the start of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Mountain Home security forces used appropriate force in smashing woman’s car window, review finds 18/09/2021
The Air Force said it could provide only partial body camera footage of the incident. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
B-2 bomber crashes in Missouri after in-flight malfunction; none injured 17/09/2021
The dual-capable conventional and nuclear bomber was not carrying munitions when it crashed. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
New Army and Air Force body armor gets fielded to the 82nd Airborne Division 17/09/2021
First, it goes to close combat forces. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Multinational military exercise Rapid Trident 21 begins in Ukraine 21/09/2021
A multinational military exercise called Rapid Trident 21 has commenced in Ukraine with an opening ceremony at Central City Stadium...Read More... The post Multinational military exercise Rapid Trident 21 begins in Ukraine appeared first on Army Technology.
Decarbonising defence: Richard Nugee interview 21/09/2021
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) published its Climate Change and Sustainability Approach around six months ago and talks around...Read More... The post Decarbonising defence: Richard Nugee interview appeared first on Army Technology.
Is the aerospace, defence & security sector seeing the beginnings of a cloud investment boom? 21/09/2021
The aerospace, defence & security industry is seeing changes in cloud investment across several key metrics, according to an analysis...Read More... The post Is the aerospace, defence & security sector seeing the beginnings of a cloud investment boom? appeared first on Army Technology.
Indian Army’s helicopter launched ATGM Helina completes all trials 21/09/2021
India’s Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad has reportedly completed all trials of the locally developed helicopter-launched Nag...Read More... The post Indian Army’s helicopter launched ATGM Helina completes all trials appeared first on Army Technology.
Kratos delivers first products for US Army’s TITAN prototype programme 21/09/2021
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has delivered the first batch of its OpenSpace quantum and SpectralNet products to Northrop Grumman....Read More... The post Kratos delivers first products for US Army’s TITAN prototype programme appeared first on Army Technology.
Viasat secures US DoD research contracts to explore 5G potentiality 20/09/2021
Viasat has secured two research contracts from the US Department of Defense (DoD) to assess the use of 5G networks...Read More... The post Viasat secures US DoD research contracts to explore 5G potentiality appeared first on Army Technology.
‘VU’ Creates Digital Solution for Fraud Prevention and Identity Protection 20/09/2021
Concept: Argentina-based cybersecurity company ‘VU’ has created a fraud prevention and identity protection solution for both businesses and citizens. It...Read More... The post ‘VU’ Creates Digital Solution for Fraud Prevention and Identity Protection appeared first on Army Technology.
Researchers from MIT Generates Hydrogen Fuel from Aluminium Scrap and Water 20/09/2021
Concept: IBM and Mercedes has announced the development of “Urban Guard – Stolen Vehicle Help,” a recently released service in...Read More... The post Researchers from MIT Generates Hydrogen Fuel from Aluminium Scrap and Water appeared first on Army Technology.
Baidu Develops Autonomous Excavators System for Construction Industry 20/09/2021
Concept: Researchers from Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) and the University of Maryland have developed a driverless Autonomous...Read More... The post Baidu Develops Autonomous Excavators System for Construction Industry appeared first on Army Technology.
Singapore Deploys Public Compliance Robots 20/09/2021
Concept: Singapore has begun testing two autonomous robots to patrol public spaces and prevent bad social behavior as part of...Read More... The post Singapore Deploys Public Compliance Robots appeared first on Army Technology.

Breakingdefense.com

Biden Nominates Douglas Bush To Be Army Top Acquisition Official 21/09/2021
Given his previous work, Bush is intimately familiar with the acquisition challenges that Army faces as it pushes modernization.
Army, Navy Units To Transfer To Space Force Soon 21/09/2021
The Army units involved operate a payload for the Wideband Global SATCOM system; the Navy’s are connected to the Mobile User Objective System sats.
Russia, PRC Intercept US Aircraft ‘Multiple Times A Day’ In Pacific: PacAF 21/09/2021
The head of Pacific Air Force said he had no objections to India buying Russia’s S-400 system “in the current environment.” But — and this is a big but — he said India’s action “will perhaps affect a future purchase by India, if they were interested in purchasing other defense equipment from us. But that’s […]
Brown: Air Force Serious About E-7 Wedgetail 21/09/2021
Acquiring the Wedgetail “gives us a path” while the service awaits a space-based capability, Air Force Chief of Staff CQ Brown said, as “an option to be able to get the capability much faster than if we were to start a new start from scratch.”
OpenSpace: Using Software, Not Hardware, To Reconfigure The Satellite Ground Segment For A 5G World 21/09/2021
[Sponsored] Diversifying space architectures and the need for interoperability is driving a shift to dynamic, flexible, software-based infrastructure.
New Quadcopter Drone ‘Kargo’ in Development, Hopes to Supply Marines 21/09/2021
Kaman executives said they have been operating a 50% scale model for testing purposes and plan to build and demonstrate a representative aircraft by the end of next year.
AFRL’s Golden Horde ‘Gladiator’ Drones To Compete Virtually 21/09/2021
“The win for the research lab, and for our acquirers is that we get to see the cutting edge technologies that are out there,” said AFRL Director Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle.
DoD Spending On JADC2 Jumps, With Increased Focus On Interoperability: Report 21/09/2021
Govini’s Billy Fabian said that for some JADC2 problems, the DoD has a “closing window… before the next generation of capabilities are too far along in development. Otherwise, it risks making its interoperability challenges even worse.”
JADC2 Hinges On Decision Superiority 21/09/2021
[Sponsored] Agile, open networks will let the DoD make command decisions faster, distribute its forces, and operate at a standoff distance to counter new weaponry like hypersonic missiles.
Israel Wants To Put New Equipment Inside The F-35: Exclusive Q&A With Top Officer 21/09/2021
The goal, said Brig. Gen. Nir Barkan, Israeli Air Force Chief of the Air Staff and Vice Commander of the IAF, is to add Israeli-made gear inside the F-35.
TacAir Study To Set Ranges For Aircraft Numbers 20/09/2021
“The TacAir study is coming to a close soon. I haven’t had a chance to review it yet. But I’m hoping it will be an input that informs this National Defense Strategy, and the ’23 POM and our plans going forward,” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
‘If We Don’t Change, We’re Going To Lose’: Air Force Strategy Dep. Chief Hinote 20/09/2021
“Not in all cases, but in more and more cases, we are at parity with our competitor. I don’t think that’s okay,” Lt. Gen. S. Clinton Hinote said.
New UAS And Tech Will Dominate A New Era In Air Warfare 20/09/2021
[Sponsored] Unmanned aircraft have changed warfare, security operations and much more in their first decades of widespread use. As the nature of war evolves, GA-ASI’s aircraft and systems will be ready to evolve too and lead the way into new counter-air roles– and beyond.
Air Force ABMS Refocus: Capabilities And Kit, Not Experiments 20/09/2021
ABMS “has not been adequately focused on achieving and building specific, measurable improvements and operational outcomes,” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
Breaking Defense Announces Significant Growth With Additions to Editorial Staff 20/09/2021
With three key staff additions along with developments earlier in the year, the Breaking Defense editorial team has doubled in size since the start of 2021.

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Argentina to buy 12 JF-17 Block III fighter jets from Pakistan 18/09/2021
DefenceTalkThe Government of Argentina has officially decided to purchase 12 PAC JF-17 Block III fighters from Pakistan, as a draft bill for the next budget has been presented in Argentina’s Parliament. An Open-Source Intelligence account on Twitter AEROSINT Division PSF reported on Friday that the South American nation will be buying Pakistan’s fighter jets for […]
France recalls ambassadors to Australia, US in escalating row 18/09/2021
DefenceTalkFrance on Friday recalled its ambassadors to the United States and Australia in a ferocious row over the scrapping of a submarine contract, an unprecedented step that revealed the extent of French anger against its allies. President Emmanuel Macron recalled the envoys after Canberra ditched a deal to buy French submarines in favour of US […]
US DoD: August 29 Strike in Kabul ‘Tragic Mistake,’ Kills 10 Civilians 17/09/2021
DefenceTalkThe strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul, August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, the commander of U.S. Central Command, Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. said. During a briefing today at the Pentagon, McKenzie outlined the findings of an investigation he directed following […]
Naval power in the Pacific in numbers 17/09/2021
DefenceTalkAustralia’s decision to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under a newly announced alliance with the United States and Britain has highlighted regional concerns over China’s growing maritime might in the Pacific. Justifying ditching an earlier deal with France for conventional submarines, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it was “not a change of mind, it’s a change […]
‘Great power rivalry’ fuels Pacific arms race frenzy 17/09/2021
DefenceTalkA quick barrage of missile tests and bumper defence deals in the Pacific have highlighted a regional arms race that is intensifying as the China-US rivalry grows. “There’s a little frenzy in the Indo-Pacific of arming up,” said Yonsei University professor John Delury. “There’s a sense of everyone’s doing it.” Within 24 hours this week, […]
Saab Receives Orders for Carl-Gustaf M4 and Ammunition 17/09/2021
DefenceTalkSaab has received orders for the recoilless rifle Carl-Gustaf® M4 with included ammunition. The combined order value is approximately 900 million SEK and deliveries will take place in 2022. The industry’s nature is such that depending on circumstances concerning the product and customer, further information regarding the customer will not be announced. “We are proud […]
China and Russia-led bloc backs Iran’s future membership 17/09/2021
DefenceTalkDushanbe, Tajikistan: Members of the China and Russia-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization on Friday endorsed Iran’s future membership of the bloc that already includes South Asian rivals India and Pakistan. The move comes as Moscow and Beijing have moved to assert themselves as key players in the region, after the United States’ hasty retreat from Afghanistan […]
France deplores ‘stab in the back’ by Australia over submarines 16/09/2021
DefenceTalkFrance expressed fury Thursday over Australia’s surprise decision to scrap a huge submarines deal in favor of nuclear-powered subs from the US, slamming the move as a breach of trust. “It’s really a stab in the back. We had established a relationship of trust with Australia, this trust has been betrayed,” Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le […]
China condemns Australia-US nuclear submarine deal 16/09/2021
DefenceTalkBeijing on Thursday slammed a new US alliance with Australia and Britain, under which Canberra will acquire nuclear submarine technology, as an “extremely irresponsible” threat to regional stability. The agreement “seriously undermines regional peace and stability and intensifies the arms race”, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular press briefing. The Western allies […]
Australia to get nuclear submarines in new US, British partnership 16/09/2021
DefenceTalkThe United States announced a new alliance Wednesday with Australia and Britain to strengthen military capabilities in the face of a rising China, with Canberra to get a nuclear submarine fleet and American cruise missiles. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his British counterpart Boris Johnson did not mention China in unveiling […]

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Boeing to Set up Factory in Australia to Assemble Loyal Wingman Airpower Teaming Drones 22/09/2021
Boeing has selected Toowoomba in Queensland Australia to set up the c
Top Pentagon Officials Admits U S Lacks Clarity on Hypersonic Weapons 21/09/2021
The U S is lagging behind Russia and China in hypersonic Weapons to t
Thales Radars for French Navy s Surveillance Aircraft 21/09/2021
Dassault Aviation has awarded Thales a contract to provide its SEARCHMASTER surveillance radar an
Canada Buys New AESA Radars for C F-18A Jets 21/09/2021
Raytheon has won a contract worth 140 37 million to deliver AESA radars to be fitted on Canada r
Sudan Thwarts Military Coup Attempt 21/09/2021
Sudanese authorities said they thwarted a coup attempt on Tuesday by a group of soldiers
Turkey Delivers First Bayraktar TB2 UAVs to Morocco 21/09/2021
Turkey reportedly handed over first units of Bayraktar TB2 combat drones to Morocco last week
Belgian FN 7 62mm Remotely Controlled Rifle Used in Iranian Scientist Assassination NYT 20/09/2021
A 7 62mm MAG light machine gun mounted on a remote weapon station made
Future USS Frank E Petersen Jr Destroyer Completes Acceptance Trials 20/09/2021
Huntington Ingalls announced last week that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division completed the final
U S Navy s T-45C Trainer Goshawk Crashes Damages 3 Homes 20/09/2021
A U S Navy T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft crashed in Lake Worth Texas approximately two mi
Greece Steadfast in Creating Souda Naval Base 20/09/2021
With the Ongoing discussions on the new Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement MDCA between Athen
U S Admits to Killing 10 Afghan Civilians and No ISIS-K Planner in Kabul Drone Strike 18/09/2021
The Pentagon has admitted that 10 Afghan civilians were killed in the drone strike conducted in K
Lockheed Martin Reveals LMXT Strategic Tanker Based on Airbus A330 MRTT 18/09/2021
Lockheed Martin has unveiled LMXT being built in response to the U S Air Force s KC-Y Program
Boeing Wins 1 6B to Repair ICBM Missile Guidance Set 18/09/2021
The U S Air Force awarded Boeing 1 6 billion to repair the Minuteman III Intercontinental Balli
Boeing to Set up New Factory in Illinois to Build MQ-25 Stingray Unmanned Aircraft 18/09/2021
Boeing will build the U S Navy s newest carrier-based unmanned
BAE Systems Unveils CV90 with New D-series Turret at DSEI 2021 17/09/2021
BAE Systems has for the first time showcased its latest CV90 with the new D-series turret at Defe
Dell-BAE Systems to Deliver Digital Capability for British Type 26 Frigates 17/09/2021
BAE Systems said it is working with Dell Technologies on delivering digital capability for the ne
UK MoD Awards BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce 85M Future Submarine Programme Contracts 17/09/2021
The UK Ministry of Defence MOD has awarded BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce two contracts worth pou
Why Did Australia Not Consider French Nuclear Submarines 17/09/2021
In announcing a security partnership with the U S and the U K th
UK to Spend 400M for Chinook Defensive Systems C-17 Upgrades 17/09/2021
The UK Ministry of Defence said it is investing 400 million to equip Chinook helicopters w

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DSEI 2021: British Army demonstrates progress with HED-powered prototypes 21/09/2021
Evidence that the power and mobility advantages of vehicles powered by hybrid electric drive (HED) are approaching real-world utility on the modern battlefield was in...
France to cut Sahel force by up to 3,000 in two years 21/09/2021
French officials have revealed new details of the planned drawdown in the Sahel region that was announced by President Emmanuel Macron in June.
DSEI 2021: QinetiQ/Dstl team debuts Mobility Test Rig 21/09/2021
The Mobility Test Rig (MTR) produced by the UK government's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and UK defence technology company QinetiQ made its public...
Kaman reveals new Kargo medium-lift UAV concept 21/09/2021
Kaman unveiled its Kargo medium-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concept on 21 September. The four-rotor fly-by-wire design is meant to carry cargo in a conformal pod...
RN seeds plans for Naval Strike Network as digital backbone 21/09/2021
The Royal Navy (RN) is moving forward with plans to develop and field a so-called Naval Strike Network (NSN) intended to act as the information backbone for an...
RAF receives sixth Poseidon MMA 21/09/2021
The sixth of nine Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime multi-mission aircraft (MMA) for the Royal Air Force (RAF) arrived in the United Kingdom on 21 September.
Hensoldt, L3Harris team up for NATO's AFSC programme 21/09/2021
Hensoldt and L3Harris announced in a joint press release on 14 September that they had signed a strategic co-operation agreement to develop new capabilities for NATO's...
DSEI 2021: Companies gear up for UK's Mobile Fires Platform competition 21/09/2021
Defence companies promoted their solutions for the UK's Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2021 exhibition, held in...
DSEI 2021: UK Army Air Corps demos radar-equipped Wildcat helicopter 21/09/2021
Two UK Royal Navy (RN) Leonardo Wildcat HMA2 maritime helicopters are on loan to the UK Army Air Corps (AAC) to assess the potential of operating the helicopter's...
Diehl to equip German GBU-48s with TIP warhead 21/09/2021
Diehl Defence has been awarded a contract of undisclosed value by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support...
Italy receives final MH-90 MITT TTH helicopter 21/09/2021
Italy has taken delivery of its final NHIndustries MH-90 Maritime Italian Navy Tactical Transport (MITT) Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) helicopter, the manufacturer...
IAEA again highlights Iranian nuclear concerns 21/09/2021
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officially released its quarterly report on Iran's nuclear programme on 16 September, revealing a significant decrease in...
Canada to upgrade Hornets with AESA radar 21/09/2021
Canada is to upgrade a portion of its Boeing CF-18 legacy Hornet with a new active electronically scanned-array (AESA) radar system.
India confirms trade bans on more than 20 firms 21/09/2021
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has disclosed that more than 20 local and foreign defence firms face bans and restrictions on supplying equipment to the Indian...
Australia may lease submarines as it awaits delivery of nuclear-powered boats 21/09/2021
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) may be operating leased submarines while it awaits the delivery of its new nuclear-powered boats.
Navantia to split into three new divisions 21/09/2021
Spanish state-owned military shipbuilder Navantia is to split its business into three separate divisions from 1 October – covering construction, systems and services,...
AFA 2021: USAF plans no big requirement changes between KC-46A and new Bridge Tanker 21/09/2021
The US Air Force (USAF) is not expecting to make large requirements changes between the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker it is currently procuring and a...
AFA 2021: AFSOC plans fast-paced prototyping for amphibious MC-130J aircraft 21/09/2021
US Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC's) goal of performing a flying demonstration of a single amphibious Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II aircraft in late...
US Navy secretary calls for naval leadership summit to determine strategy 21/09/2021
To help get the US Navy (USN) and the US Marine Corps (USMC) on the same course for priorities, capabilities, and overall funding needs, Carlos Del Toro, the relatively...
US Coast Guard appropriations for defence-related activities decline 21/09/2021
When adjusted for inflation, the US Coast Guard (USCG) appropriations for defence-related activities declined about 20% – to USD530 million in fiscal year (FY) 2020 from...

Militaryleak.com

Patria Unveils Its 6×6 HAPC (Heavy Armoured Personnel Carrier) with Cockerill CLWS 21/09/2021
Patria attends the international defence exhibition DSEI on 14-17th September 2021 in London. Patria showcases its 6×6 vehicle platform which ... The post Patria Unveils Its 6×6 HAPC (Heavy Armoured Personnel Carrier) with Cockerill CLWS appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Thales Awarded Contract to Provide Its SEARCHMASTER Radar for French Navy Falcon 2000 Albatros 21/09/2021
Dassault Aviation has awarded Thales a contract to provide its SEARCHMASTER surveillance radar and the mission navigation system for the ... The post Thales Awarded Contract to Provide Its SEARCHMASTER Radar for French Navy Falcon 2000 Albatros appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Republic of Singapore and Indonesia Navies Conclude Bilateral Exercise Eagle Indopura 21/09/2021
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) conducted the 26th edition of Exercise Eagle Indopura ... The post Republic of Singapore and Indonesia Navies Conclude Bilateral Exercise Eagle Indopura appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Turkish Air Force Received Its First Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker with Block 45 Upgrade 21/09/2021
The first of seven Turkish Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft recently returned to Turkey after receiving a major flight ... The post Turkish Air Force Received Its First Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker with Block 45 Upgrade appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles Perform Over Kunsan Air Base for The First Time 21/09/2021
On any normal day at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, the sight and sound of Wolf Pack F-16 Fighting ... The post Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles Perform Over Kunsan Air Base for The First Time appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Chinese PLA Shaanxi Y-9 Military Transport Aircraft Makes Record-breaking 40 Hours Flight 21/09/2021
China Central Television (CCTV) reported that in a recent mission abroad, a Y-9 transport aircraft of the Chinese People’s Liberation ... The post Chinese PLA Shaanxi Y-9 Military Transport Aircraft Makes Record-breaking 40 Hours Flight appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Kratos Air Wolf Tactical Drone Completes Successful Flight at Oklahoma Range Facility 21/09/2021
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider announced today that its Air Wolf Tactical Drone ... The post Kratos Air Wolf Tactical Drone Completes Successful Flight at Oklahoma Range Facility appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Rheinmetall and RBSL Unveil Boxer with Mortar Mission Module at DSEI 2021 21/09/2021
At DSEI 2021 Rheinmetall and its joint venture company, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), have unveiled a demonstrator Boxer with ... The post Rheinmetall and RBSL Unveil Boxer with Mortar Mission Module at DSEI 2021 appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Rostec Conduct Airdrop Tests of New Sprut-SDM1 Upgraded Light Tank 21/09/2021
The Russian state holding company Rostec reported that the Sprut-SDM1 upgraded light tank has been dropped from a special tower ... The post Rostec Conduct Airdrop Tests of New Sprut-SDM1 Upgraded Light Tank appeared first on MilitaryLeak.
Airdyne Awarded $41 Million Contract for HC130-J Paratroop Bubbledoor Modification Kits 18/09/2021
Airdyne Aerospace Inc., Brooksville, Florida, was awarded a $41,381,150 firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement-no-fee requirements contract for HC130-J Paratroop Bubbledoor modification kits. ... The post Airdyne Awarded $41 Million Contract for HC130-J Paratroop Bubbledoor Modification Kits appeared first on MilitaryLeak.

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North Korea Expanding Yongbyon Nuclear Facility: More Warheads or More Clean Energy? 20/09/2021
Satellite images published by U.S. based earth imaging company Maxar shoes North Korea expanding its Yongbyong nuclear complex, which could increase its ability to produce weapons grade uranium. The result could be an increase in the rate of production of new nuclear warheads by up to 25 percent,
North Korea Slams Transfer of Nuclear Powered Submarines to Australia as ‘Dangerous’ Proliferation Risk 20/09/2021
North Korea has issued a harsh criticism of plans by the U.S. and Britain to proliferate nuclear powered attack submarines to Australia, which will make the Royal Australian Navy the seventh in the world to field such assets and the first to do so without nuclear weapons. An official statement from
Al Qaeda Linked Jihadists Now Have American Hawk Air Defence Systems — Thanks To Turkey 19/09/2021
The Turkish Military has for close to a decade provided advanced armaments to Islamist insurgent groups operating on Syrian soil against the Syrian government, and from 2017 emerged as the protector of Al Qaeda-linked militias which continue to rule over Syria’s Idlib governate on the Turkish
Ramses II Tank: Egypt's Modest Upgrade Package for the Soviet T-55 19/09/2021
The Egyptian Army emerged in the late 1960s and early 70s as one of the largest operators of the Soviet T-54/55 battle tank, with over 1200 reportedly in service by the mid-1970s despite hundreds having been lost or abandoned in the 1967 and Six Day War with neighbouring Israeli and during clashes
Australia is Getting Nuclear Submarines From Britain and the U.S. — A Nuclear Weapons Proliferation Threat? 16/09/2021
The Australian Navy is set to become the seventh in the world to deploy nuclear powered submarines after an agreement was announced on September 15th which committed the United States and Britain to supporting such a acquisition. The agreement comes as part of a defence pact proposed by Australian
'Harsh Blow to Threat-Posing Forces’: North Korea’s New Train Can Launch Hypersonic Ballistic Missiles 16/09/2021
Following two ballistic missile tests on September 15th, North Korean revealed that the launches were carried out by a new missile train which has further diversified the range of launch vehicles Pyongyang deploys its deterrent arsenal from. Images of the train launching missiles seconds before
One of America’s $2 Billion B-2 Stealth Bombers Takes Damage in Emergency Landing 15/09/2021
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has suffered damage after performing an emergency landing following a training sortie at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, with airspace around the facility subsequently cordoned off under a a circular temporary flight restriction. The aircraft was
Freedom of Navigation: China’s Top Destroyers Patrol U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone 15/09/2021
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has deployed two of its most capable destroyers, the Type 055 destroyer Nanchang and the Type 052D destroyer Guiyang, for operations near U.S. territorial waters and in the country’s exclusive economic zone. The combat ships were accompanied by a single Type
Kazakhstan Remains Top Post-Soviet Client For Russian Fighters: A Look at Future Acquisition Plans 14/09/2021
Of the 15 Soviet successor states formed in 1991 after the collapse of the USSR, Kazakhstan is not only the largest by land mass but has been among the most socially and economically stable and prosperous. Maintaining close security ties with Russia, Kazakhstan’s armed forces are considered by far
Belarusian President Briefed on New S-500 Missile System as New Arms Acquisitions Planned 13/09/2021
Following meetings between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow, it was announced that multiple new arms deals were announced to modernise the Belarusian Military’s capabilities particularly in thee field of aerial warfare. Lukashenko stated
North Korea Test Fires New Long Range Cruise Missile With Possible Nuclear Capability 13/09/2021
In its first major missile test in several months, North Korea successfully demonstrated the capabilities of a new long range cruise missile in the early hours of September 13th. The Pyongyang-based Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) state media outlet stated regarding the test that the missile was
Russia Still Hopes to Sell More Su-35s to China — But Isn’t Likely to Succeed 12/09/2021
On September 4th the Director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugaev informed the press at the 2021 Eastern Economic Forum that the country was ready for new agreements to export Su-35 heavyweight fighters to China. Since its entry into service in early
Could the Su-30SM Become Belarus’ Next Primary Fighter Jet? More Acquisitions Highly Possible 12/09/2021
The Belarusian Air Force received its first Su-30SM heavyweight fighters from Russia in 2019, which today represent the heaviest fighters in Europe built for air to air combat and boas advanced ‘4+ generation’ capabilities. The fighters are the only ones the country has acquired since the
Japanese F-15 Squadrons Are Eager to Train Against India’s Su-30MKI: But Do They Stand a Chance? 11/09/2021
The Japanese Air Self Defence Force is preparing for joint training operations with the Indian Air Force in the coming months, which will involve fighter units from both sides including six of India’s most capable fighters the Su-30MKI. The Su-30s will deploy to Japan for exercises as the two
Is the United Kingdom a Genuine Nuclear Power? A Look at the British Nuclear Forces' Unique Lack of Independence 09/09/2021
Upon its first successful nuclear weapons test in 1952 the United Kingdom became the third country after the United States and Soviet Union to independently develop such weapons. The country has since then maintained a potent nuclear arsenal - which as of 2017 stands at 120 warheads in service and
Russian Su-30SM Fighters Arrive in Belarus For Combined Operations: Joint Air training Centre To Be Established 08/09/2021
On September 8th Russian Air Force Su-30SM heavyweight fighters arrived in Belarus as part of an agreement to establish a joint Air Force and Air Defense training centre, according to a statement by the Belarusian Defense Ministry press service. "Russian Aerospace Forces Su-30SM planes arrived to
Russia’s Checkmate vs. China’s J-10C: Which Single Engine Fighter Challenges the West More 08/09/2021
Until the unveiling of Russia’s Checkmate fighter in late July 2021, the Chinese J-10 was the world’s only single engine fighter in production that was in use by a potential Western adversary. The large majority of non-Western fighter classes, including all serving Russian fighters, Iran’s Kowsar
Is the Russian Air Force Planning to Acquire New Checkmate Stealth Fighters? 07/09/2021
Following its unveiling in mid-July, shortly preceding the MAKS 2021 aiInternational Aviation and Space Salon, the was considerable speculation regarding whether the new ‘Checkmate’ stealth fighter was intended for entry into service in the Russian Air Force, or whether it was intended solely to
How Capable Are Pakistan’s New VT-4 Battle Tanks? Why New Chinese-Supplied Armour Could Be a Game Changer 06/09/2021
The Pakistani Army is set to become the third operator of the VT-4 battle tank, after its was widely reported from the beginning of the final quarter of 2020 that an order had been placed for an unknown number of the platforms. This reportedly came after a performance demonstration which had
A-12 Avenger: Why America’s Enemies Are All Glad This Super Naval Strike Fighter Was Never Built - Part Two 05/09/2021
One of the A-12 program’s most fundamental strengths turned out to be a major weakness, which was that unlike the F-22 which was a relatively conventional type of aircraft as a fighter with a similar layout and role to the older F-15, the A-12 was a revolutionary new design and as a result its

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Thales to provide SEARCHMASTER radar for French Navy aircraft 21/09/2021
Thales has secured a contract to provide its SEARCHMASTER surveillance radar and the mission navigation system for the Albatros Maritime...Read More... The post Thales to provide SEARCHMASTER radar for French Navy aircraft appeared first on Naval Technology.
Is the aerospace, defence & security sector seeing the beginnings of a cloud investment boom? 21/09/2021
Cloud is one of the key themes across global industries, with top companies around the world completing cloud deals, hiring...Read More... The post Is the aerospace, defence & security sector seeing the beginnings of a cloud investment boom? appeared first on Naval Technology.
Uncrewed air vehicles are becoming a standard tool for global navies 21/09/2021
Traditional land-based uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used to support maritime domain awareness task forces, extending coverage beyond the...Read More... The post Uncrewed air vehicles are becoming a standard tool for global navies appeared first on Naval Technology.
US Fleet Marine Forces receive final KC-130J HH+ aircraft 21/09/2021
The US Fleet Marine Forces have received the final KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft modified to the Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons...Read More... The post US Fleet Marine Forces receive final KC-130J HH+ aircraft appeared first on Naval Technology.
Indian and Indonesian navies conduct Exercise Samudra Shakti 21/09/2021
The Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy are taking part in a bilateral maritime exercise, known as ‘Samudra Shakti’. The...Read More... The post Indian and Indonesian navies conduct Exercise Samudra Shakti appeared first on Naval Technology.
Blockchain: Macroeconomic Trends 21/09/2021
Blockchain projects need to demonstrate their effectiveness in addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders to ensure everyone is motivated to...Read More... The post Blockchain: Macroeconomic Trends appeared first on Naval Technology.
Why the Aukus submarine pact caused a falling-out with France 20/09/2021
The deal Australia has scrapped its $90bn (€56bn) submarine deal with France and entered a new pact with the US...Read More... The post Why the Aukus submarine pact caused a falling-out with France appeared first on Naval Technology.
BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce begin design work on UK’s new submarine class 20/09/2021
BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce have won two £85m contracts to begin design work on the successor to the UK Royal...Read More... The post BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce begin design work on UK’s new submarine class appeared first on Naval Technology.
US Navy flight tests Trident II D5LE missiles from USS Wyoming 20/09/2021
The US Navy’s Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN-742) has launched an unarmed Trident II life-extension (D5LE) missile off...Read More... The post US Navy flight tests Trident II D5LE missiles from USS Wyoming appeared first on Naval Technology.
Blockchain: Technology Trends 20/09/2021
Blockchain as a service (BaaS) holds the key to driving mainstream adoption of the technology as it enables companies to...Read More... The post Blockchain: Technology Trends appeared first on Naval Technology.

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Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield wears custom cleats in tribute to corpsman slain in Kabul 21/09/2021
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Maxton “Max” Soviak was laid to rest Sept. 13 in Milan, Ohio.
Fat Leonard is poised to spill the beans in this new podcast 21/09/2021
The portly magnate at the center of the Navy's massive bribery scandal is about to sound off.
US 5th Fleet kicks off first-ever Central Partnership Station exercise in Lebanon that pairs training, humanitarian aid 21/09/2021
U.S. 5th Fleet is kicking off the inaugural Central Partnership Station exercise in Lebanon, marrying partner-building military training with humanitarian work in the exercise event.
Instructor pilot involved in T-45 Goshawk crash discharged from hospital 21/09/2021
The student aviator is continuing to receive treatment at Parkland Hospital in Dallas.
Watchdog: DoD getting better at tracking military justice demographics, but work remains 20/09/2021
The recent Government Accountability Office update followed a 2019 report highlighting disparities in who gets investigated and charged in the military justice system.
Petty officer dies of COVID-related complications 20/09/2021
He is believed to be at least the 13th sailor to die from COVID-19.
Student aviator in T-45 Goshawk crash got caught in power lines, but survived electrocution 20/09/2021
The student was in serious condition Monday, while the instructor pilot was stable following Sunday's mishap.
How Doc Martens went from WWII discards to everyone’s favorite grunge boot 20/09/2021
Dr. Martens have humble WWII origins.
Navy training jet crashes in Texas neighborhood, aviators hospitalized 19/09/2021
Both the student and instructor pilot ejected, officials said.
Navy begins deep-sea recovery mission for remains of 5 sailors and helicopter wreckage 17/09/2021
The recovery mission to find and retrieve the wreckage of a downed Navy helicopter and service members who died in the crash has begun in the Pacific.
These warships are leaving Japan after more than two decades overseas 17/09/2021
Both are set to join U.S. 3rd Fleet on the West Coast.
Finishing Max’s mission — parents of corpsman killed in Kabul offered home for Afghan child 17/09/2021
Fallen Corpsman Maxton "Max" Soviak's family looked to honor their son by picking up his mission where he left off--saving the children of Afghanistan.
SECNAV urges sailors to stay safe following a rise in traffic fatalities 16/09/2021
The sea service has seen a rise in off-duty traffic deaths this fiscal year.
To get F-35 performance-based logistics contract, Lockheed will have to give up tech data 16/09/2021
Lockheed has been angling for an F-35 performance-based logistics contract for three years, but it will come with strings attached.
‘We have been hit by a fish!’ Lest we forget the great submarine vs. swordfish battle of 1967 16/09/2021
At a depth of approximately 2,000 feet off the coast of Florida, the sub was suddenly blindsided by an aggravated swordfish.
Virginia Beach sailor dies in rip current incident 16/09/2021
Airman Recruit Ethan Eric Dumbuya, 23, died Saturday, Sept. 11 while swimming at Dam Neck Beach due to a rip current.
Two upcoming documents will reveal how the US Navy should fight in a great power competition 15/09/2021
An ongoing Global Posture Review and a 2022 update to the National Defense Strategy will provide the U.S. Navy more clarity on what its roles and expectations will be in an increasingly competitive...
Citing OPSEC, Navy mum on sailor’s overseas death 15/09/2021
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Robin Nicole Collins, 26, died on July 18.
About 25 percent of eligible sailors will be promoted to chief in fiscal 2022 14/09/2021
As many as 4,635 active-duty sailors could be tapped for chief beginning Oct. 1.
US Navy, Boeing conduct first-ever refueling between unmanned tanker, F-35C 14/09/2021
The Navy and Boeing paired their unmanned tanker with the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter for the first time, with the drone refueling its third aircraft type since June as it heads towards shipboard...

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Ethiopia’s Conflict: Will Negotiations With the TPLF Work? 21/09/2021
Ethiopia will not succumb to its authoritarian past but rather the people’s government will succeed in charting a course for the soul of the nation. The post Ethiopia’s Conflict: Will Negotiations With the TPLF Work? appeared first on The Defense Post.
144th Fighter Wing to Train With F-117 Nighthawks 21/09/2021
The US Air Force announced that the 144th Fighter Wing welcomed two F-117 Nighthawk aircraft for air combat training missions last week at the Fresno Air National Guard Base. The post 144th Fighter Wing to Train With F-117 Nighthawks appeared first on The Defense Post.
Pentagon Awards Supercomputer Contracts Totaling $68 million 21/09/2021
The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $68 million in contracts to California-based Penguin Computing for two high-performance supercomputers. The post Pentagon Awards Supercomputer Contracts Totaling $68 million appeared first on The Defense Post.
Nigeria’s Military Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Bandit Gangs 21/09/2021
Nigeria's military campaign against criminal gangs in the northwest is pushing them into neighboring regions as a result of a telecom shutdown and a squeeze on fuel and food supplies. The post Nigeria’s Military Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Bandit Gangs appeared first on The Defense Post.
Elbit Systems Rifle Tech Allows Soldier to ‘Shoot From the Hip’ 21/09/2021
Israel’s Elbit Systems has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system that allows soldiers to fire accurately around corners and from the hip. The post Elbit Systems Rifle Tech Allows Soldier to ‘Shoot From the Hip’ appeared first on The Defense Post.
Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills With China, Missile Exercises 21/09/2021
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), led by China and Russia, kicked off the Peace Mission 2021 at the Orenburg training grounds in Russia. In a separate drill, the Russian Navy will conduct missile tests on the Black Sea. The post Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills With China, Missile Exercises appeared first on The Defense Post.
Rebel Attacks Kill 15 Soldiers in Troubled Cameroon 21/09/2021
About 15 soldiers and several civilians have died in two attacks in English-speaking western areas of Cameroon in the grip of a breakaway campaign. The post Rebel Attacks Kill 15 Soldiers in Troubled Cameroon appeared first on The Defense Post.
Two Jihadist Commanders Killed in Syria Drone Strikes: Monitor 21/09/2021
Drone strikes killed two jihadist commanders close to Al-Qaeda in the Idlib region of northwest Syria. The post Two Jihadist Commanders Killed in Syria Drone Strikes: Monitor appeared first on The Defense Post.
Lockheed Martin Unveils New LMXT Refueling Tanker 20/09/2021
Lockheed Martin unveiled its new LMXT refueling tanker on Friday, a variant of the current Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport made for the US Air Force. The post Lockheed Martin Unveils New LMXT Refueling Tanker appeared first on The Defense Post.
Indian Army Developing UAV-Mounted Intelligence Device 20/09/2021
The Indian Army is working on an intelligence device mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to overcome the limitations of manned and ground-based intelligence gathering. The post Indian Army Developing UAV-Mounted Intelligence Device appeared first on The Defense Post.

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When America’s All-Volunteer Force Loses a War 21/09/2021
The sudden fall of Afghanistan marks the very first time that the U.S. military has clearly lost a war fought solely by volunteers. This defeat will have many strategic consequences, but it also may have a deeply corrosive effect on the nation’s all-volunteer military. Losing a war can be debilitating for any military organization and […]
The Biden Administration Needs to Act Fast to Reset Relations with France 21/09/2021
Major White House national security announcements rarely (if ever?) mimic plot lines from romantic comedies. But the announcement of a new security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (shortened to “AUKUS”) that will, among other things, equip Australia with advanced nuclear-powered submarines — which resulted in the termination of an existing […]
What Losing Looks Like: Afghanistan’s ‘Hardest Place’ 20/09/2021
Wesley Morgan, The Hardest Place: The American Military Adrift in Afghanistan’s Pech Valley (Random House, 2021) Afghanistan’s hoary reputation as “the graveyard of empires” is ill-deserved. Foreign invaders have generally withdrawn from the country — under varying levels of duress — because they simply decided an Afghan ulcer was no longer tolerable. Even the […]
Iraqi the Vote: Can Elections Bring Reform in Baghdad? 20/09/2021
Iraqis are less than three weeks away from a high-stakes general election. More than anything else, this election will be a referendum on the major anti-government Tishreen (October) protests that shook the country in 2019. The protests revealed a widespread frustration with the Iraqi political establishment, and a widespread desire for change. Unfortunately, while there […]
Defending Democracy – Inside the Senate Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election 17/09/2021
The 2016 presidential election was a milestone in modern American politics, not only for the surprising victory of a candidate whom many pundits and observers had considered unlikely to win, but also for the degree to which foreign powers attempted to influence the electoral process and outcome. In this week’s Horns of a Dilemma, we […]
Biological Deterrence for the Shadow War 17/09/2021
The inadequate initial U.S. response to COVID-19, coupled with new advances in biotechnology, could make biological weapons more appealing for U.S. adversaries. The biological weapons capability achieved by the United States in the 1960s and by the Soviet Union in the 1980s suggests that it is very likely that near-peer adversaries have the capabilities to launch a biological attack with […]
Could Multinational Peacekeepers Prevent Worst-Case Outcomes in Afghanistan? 17/09/2021
How should the U.N. Security Council, Afghanistan’s neighbors, and international organizations engage with the new Taliban government in Afghanistan? How will these decisions impact Afghanistan’s stability in the next five to 10 years? To date, many analyses have focused on the short-term implications of the Taliban takeover. However, relatively little thought has been given to […]
A Tale of Two Biden Doctrines 16/09/2021
Chris, Melanie, and Zack debate whether there is a “Biden doctrine” and if so, what exactly it is. They identify two separate threads in Biden’s thinking and that of his team — one idealist vision for global democracy, and a second more pragmatic and restrained approach. These diverging views do not, at the moment, appear to have […]
Working with the Devil? The Potential for U.S.-Taliban Cooperation Against the Islamic State in Afghanistan 16/09/2021
During World War II, when defending collaboration with reprehensible regimes, President Franklin Roosevelt liked to quote an old proverb: “My children, it is permitted you in time of grave danger to walk with the devil until you have crossed the bridge.” In 2015, the year after the Islamic State declared the creation of a “caliphate” […]
Misaligned in Mesopotamia: Conflicting Ambitions in NATO Mission Iraq 16/09/2021
The rapid collapse of the Afghan government has prompted an agonized and wide-ranging debate across the NATO alliance about what went wrong. Among other things, it is now painfully clear that there was a longstanding mismatch between the goals of the NATO mission and the realities facing the Afghan government, particularly its security forces. Over […]
The Subprime Strategy Crisis: Failed Strategic Assessment in Afghanistan 15/09/2021
In June 2006, former congressman Marty Meehan opened a hearing about the role of U.S. Special Operations Command before a subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee by stating that he had “grown increasingly pessimistic about our overall philosophy [in the post-9/11 wars].” He continued, “I am faced with the prospect that we might not […]
A Hawkish Dove? President Moon Jae-in and South Korea’s Military Buildup 15/09/2021
Has South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in, a strong proponent of a peaceful engagement policy toward North Korea, turned into a hawk? On Sept. 7, South Korea successfully tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile, becoming only the eighth country (and the first one without nuclear weapons) to possess that type of capability. It was the latest step […]
Forward to the Past? Weigh Covert Options in Afghanistan Carefully 14/09/2021
Is “Charlie Wilson’s War” due a sequel? The movie, like the book that inspired it, recounted the flamboyant congressman’s role in escalating America’s war in Afghanistan during the 1980s. Through one of the CIA’s largest covert action programs, the United States supplied huge amounts of arms and money to the mujahedeen, who bravely fought the […]
Beyond Biological Defense: Maintaining the U.S. Biotechnology Advantage 14/09/2021
From 2007 to 2008, tainted supplies of Chinese-manufactured heparin, a common blood thinner, led to 81 deaths across the United States. This should have been a wake-up call to the Department of Defense. Over the last two decades, biotechnology has become a key component of American supply chains, perhaps accounting for 20 percent of the […]
What Tigray Portends: The Future of Peace and Security in Africa 13/09/2021
Two years ago, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stood on the stage in Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. Now, he oversees a brutal civil war in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Abiy recently called the conflict a case where “the weed is being removed from our country.” This genocidal language follows a ten-month […]
Avoiding a Collision Course With India 13/09/2021
After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, some of the harshest criticism of America’s credibility has come — surprisingly — from India. One prominent commentator projects the end of “Pax Americana” and another argues that the Taliban’s victory constitutes the “first significant setback” of America’s “Indo-Pacific project.” These Indian strategists see the end of the U.S. […]
MAD COWs and Practical Wisdom 10/09/2021
In the 1950s, researchers at the RAND Corporation ran two different wargames exploring questions of nuclear strategy. Both were named the Cold War Game, known to the participants as COW. One, run by the Mathematics Analysis Division (MAD), abstracted questions of the ethics of nuclear war in order to seek reproducible results. The other, run […]
Reflections on 9/11 Twenty Years After 10/09/2021
We all have our own memories associated with the tragedy of 9/11. In my case I can remember going to Ground Zero shortly after the attacks and noticing that awful, pungent smell of the place, as if the terrorists had opened up some special, sulfurous path to hell. Later, directing the commission investigating what happened, […]
9/11 in Islamabad: The First 72 Hours 10/09/2021
It was a typical late summer day at the U.S. embassy in Islamabad — oppressively hot when the sun was out with a twinge of cool air in the evening that brought momentary relief. The weekly “Pol-Core” meeting was called to order at 0915 by recently arrived Amb. Wendy Chamberlin. This group included the deputy […]
Confronting Chaos: A New Concept for Information Advantage 09/09/2021
“It failed miserably.” With these words, Gen. John Hyten dropped a bomb on the Defense Department’s vision for fighting China and Russia, the joint warfighting concept. He told a defense industry group that an adversary red team “ran rings around” a U.S. team using the concept in an October 2020 wargame. Some defense thinkers claimed […]

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