Land Warfare

Domestic politics may lead Poland to reject Germany’s Patriot offer

Domestic politics may lead Poland to reject Germany’s Patriot offer
Domestic politics may lead Poland to reject Germany’s Patriot offer

“The right-wing government in Poland and its leading party PiS (Law and Justice) has been for years very critical of Germany’s policies in many respects — including in defense,” said Marek Świerczyński, a defense analyst at Polityka Insight.

UK researches new, affordable precision munition, with Ukraine in mind

UK researches new, affordable precision munition, with Ukraine in mind
UK researches new, affordable precision munition, with Ukraine in mind

The review of options for the UK’s new Medium Range Utility Strike Weapon is expected to come out towards the end of 2023.

Top Polish general: No need for Ukrainian forces to change tactics near border

Top Polish general: No need for Ukrainian forces to change tactics near border
Top Polish general: No need for Ukrainian forces to change tactics near border

“I do not expect any change in Ukrainian performance because they are fighting for their country,” said Gen. Rajmund Andrzejczak, chief of staff of the Polish armed forces. “I cannot imagine myself telling Ukrainians, ‘Change your position because it’s not sufficient for me.'”

UK increases Ukrainian military support, delivers first helicopter

UK increases Ukrainian military support, delivers first helicopter
UK increases Ukrainian military support, delivers first helicopter

The latest equipment approval arrives after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £50 million ($60 million) support package to Ukraine during a recent visit to Kyiv.

There is no panacea, competition with China occurs in peace and war

There is no panacea, competition with China occurs in peace and war
There is no panacea, competition with China occurs in peace and war

Preparing for a competitive peace with China is more nuanced and complicated than preparing for conflict, argues the Center for Maritime Strategy’s Benjamin Mainardi.

Czech army leader calls for ‘biggest rearmament of the army in the country’s history’

Czech army leader calls for ‘biggest rearmament of the army in the country’s history’
Czech army leader calls for ‘biggest rearmament of the army in the country’s history’

Major General Karel Řehka, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Republic Army, said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has showed the criticality of urgent modernization, starting with five key priorities.

Providing essential and assured PNT to every tactical vehicle is AC²ES (aces)

Providing essential and assured PNT to every tactical vehicle is AC²ES (aces)
Providing essential and assured PNT to every tactical vehicle is AC²ES (aces)

With the Army’s A-PNT program of record currently targeted at only a fraction of tactical vehicles, an affordable interim solution is available to face this threat.

After missile scare, Poland accepts German offer for Patriot defenses

After missile scare, Poland accepts German offer for Patriot defenses
After missile scare, Poland accepts German offer for Patriot defenses

Christian Thiels, a spokesman for the German Ministry of National Defense, said that assistance for Poland could be provided at any time, including with Eurofighters, though the details are still being sorted out.

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GhostEye MR gains momentum

GhostEye MR gains momentum
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A year since Raytheon Missiles & Defense unveiled its latest addition to the company’s GhostEye family of radars, testing and demonstrations highlight the program’s progress.

Army’s Project Convergence tested space links for TITAN targeting system

Army’s Project Convergence tested space links for TITAN targeting system
Army’s Project Convergence tested space links for TITAN targeting system

Northrop Grumman’s TITAN “pre-prototype” was designed to test only the ability of a ground station to rapidly tap into and disseminate satellite imagery.

Ukraine held off Russia for nine months. Here’s what it needs to keep going.

Ukraine held off Russia for nine months. Here’s what it needs to keep going.
Ukraine held off Russia for nine months. Here’s what it needs to keep going.

Despite its ingenuity when it comes to available weapons, Ukraine still has a number of requirements it hopes to fill with help from Western nations.

Marine Corps buys 30 more ACVs following rough year of waterborne ops training

Marine Corps buys 30 more ACVs following rough year of waterborne ops training
Marine Corps buys 30 more ACVs following rough year of waterborne ops training

The $153 million contract brings the Marine Corps investment in the BAE-made Amphibious Combat Vehicle to more than $2 billion.

With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine
With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

Under the Ringtausch program, Germany has sent newer equipment to Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, with those countries shifting older gear to Ukraine.

For the best NDAA, what to take from the House and Senate

For the best NDAA, what to take from the House and Senate
For the best NDAA, what to take from the House and Senate

The Heritage Foundation’s Thomas Spoehr has seven tips for lawmakers as they consider how to shape the final NDAA.