Land Warfare

US clears $125 million Javelin antitank missile sale to UK

US clears $125 million Javelin antitank missile sale to UK
US clears $125 million Javelin antitank missile sale to UK

The UK, like the US, has faced a shortage of anti-tank weapons after sending hundreds to Ukraine for the battle with Russia.

One year in, finding a path forward for a Ukrainian victory

One year in, finding a path forward for a Ukrainian victory
One year in, finding a path forward for a Ukrainian victory

One volunteer ferrying supplies and vehicles into the city of Bakhmut told Breaking Defense the Russian forces attacking act “like a zombie army.”

Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?

Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?
Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?

Most precision munitions used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are sourced from the US, with concerns routinely expressed that in any conflict, inventory could be quickly exhausted.

Army greenlights Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle prototype buy in 2024

Army greenlights Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle prototype buy in 2024
Army greenlights Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle prototype buy in 2024

Both fully electric vehicles and hybrid-electric contenders will be considered for program.

Russia turning to N. Korea, Iran for more weapons ahead of spring offensive, NATO head warns

Russia turning to N. Korea, Iran for more weapons ahead of spring offensive, NATO head warns
Russia turning to N. Korea, Iran for more weapons ahead of spring offensive, NATO head warns

Iran has consistently supplied Russia with Shahed-136 loitering munitions for strike missions but a recent UK intelligence update indicated that there have not been any reports of “one way attack” UAV’s being used in Ukraine since February 15.

Sovereignty ‘a vexing problem’ for Australian defense

Sovereignty ‘a vexing problem’ for Australian defense
Sovereignty ‘a vexing problem’ for Australian defense

The incredibly rapid rate at which Russia and Ukraine have gone through artillery shells and missiles, as well as the risks of Australia facing a country like China demonstrate how this land could be left empty of weapons in a very short time.

BAE unwraps Strix VTOL strike drone with 800km range at Avalon

BAE unwraps Strix VTOL strike drone with 800km range at Avalon
BAE unwraps Strix VTOL strike drone with 800km range at Avalon

Strix is a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft that can be stuffed in a standard shipping container and can carry a range of weapons, including the AGM-114 Hellfire, Brimstone, APKWS II 70mm laser-guided rockets and the AGM-179 JAGM-MR.

‘Unmanned’ drones take too many humans to operate, says top Army aviator

‘Unmanned’ drones take too many humans to operate, says top Army aviator
‘Unmanned’ drones take too many humans to operate, says top Army aviator

With experienced pilots and ground crew leaving the service in droves, the Army is struggling to balance equipment modernization and unit training for large-scale, drone-driven war.

Maxar plans geospatial data, multi-source collection for Army’s One World Terrain

Maxar plans geospatial data, multi-source collection for Army’s One World Terrain
Maxar plans geospatial data, multi-source collection for Army’s One World Terrain

“The evolution of OWT shows how 3D terrain and information services are becoming essential tools for planning and decision-making not just for the U.S. Army but for a wide range of military, civil and commercial institutions,” Maxar’s Tony Frazier said.

Rapid updates, flexible authorities key for modern combat, says Army acquisition chief

Rapid updates, flexible authorities key for modern combat, says Army acquisition chief
Rapid updates, flexible authorities key for modern combat, says Army acquisition chief

Assistant Secretary Doug Bush defended the controversial Middle-Tier Acquisition process and said he wanted to use the streamlined Software Pathway more, arguing speed is life on constantly evolving battlefields.

Under new US weapons sale rules, ‘security sector governance’ is king

Under new US weapons sale rules, ‘security sector governance’ is king
Under new US weapons sale rules, ‘security sector governance’ is king

Security sector governance “is incredibly important because, to me, security sector governance is the overlay for all of these issues,” Jessica Lewis, assistant secretary of state at the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, said at a Defense Writers Group breakfast.

Polish Leopard 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine as Sweden announces more to come

Polish Leopard 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine as Sweden announces more to come
Polish Leopard 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine as Sweden announces more to come

The delivery marks the first foreign gifts of Western-made main battle tanks to Ukraine, a long-sought after weapon for Kyiv which it hopes to use as part of a planned upcoming spring offensive. 

US Marines’ foray with Iron Dome highlights criticality of integration between US, Israeli tech

US Marines’ foray with Iron Dome highlights criticality of integration between US, Israeli tech
US Marines’ foray with Iron Dome highlights criticality of integration between US, Israeli tech

Tech co-developed by Washington and Jerusalem should better communicate with US systems, argue former senior USMC officer Sam Mundy and JINSA’s Ari Cicurel.

Russians playing with Javelins: US Army, Russia display weapons yards apart in the desert

Russians playing with Javelins: US Army, Russia display weapons yards apart in the desert
Russians playing with Javelins: US Army, Russia display weapons yards apart in the desert

At IDEX, Russia’s pavilion was just yards away from a US Army setup showing off the kind of anti-tank weapons used daily in Ukraine.