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“In their last three years in Government, Labor cut Defence spending by 10.5 per cent in real terms,” while the current government says “Our Government has increased investment in defence to more than two per cent of GDP.”
By Colin Clark
“We like to think that there will be contracts [with Saudi Arabia] announced before the end of the year. But the acquisition process here goes through its own speed. It will be a direct commercial sale,” said Charles Davis, senior vice president at L3Harris International.
By Riad KahwajiNew Army mounted system won’t play favorites when it comes to C5ISR, EW and A-PNT
The CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
“I think it’s likely that we’ll see costs rise on a tail by tail basis. I think it’s early to say where I think that they’ll end up,” said Lt. Gen. Eric Fick, who manages the F-35 program on behalf of the Pentagon.
By Valerie Insinna
“It’s not like, you know, Candy Crush Saga or Wordle, or even the video game your kids play,” Lt. Gen. Eric Fick said of the Joint Simulation Environment needed to carry out F-35 testing. “It doesn’t just have to look right, it has to be right at the digital level.”
By Valerie Insinna
Why cloud modernization is critical to multi-domain operations
JADC2 is a forcing function, driving digital transformation of network infrastructure.
Multi-Domain Operations: Global C2 and Joint Operations
Poland says it will accept planes with “corresponding operational capabilities” in return for giving the US it’s MiG-29s to transfer to Ukraine. The problem is, no one seemed to have told the Americans about this plan.
By Aaron Mehta
STRATCOM head Gen. Chas Richard said he’s “very concerned” about “opportunistic aggression” with regards to China and Russia. He also noted the government has whiffed on its plutonium pit production goal.
By Aaron Mehta
ROC-X – The solution to organic precision strike capabilities
At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI will present integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
Pentagon already planning for FY24 rapid experimentation “sprints,” Heidi Shyu, under secretary for research and engineering, said.
By Jaspreet Gill
“If they pursue the maximalist plan, we judge it will be especially challenging for the Russians to hold and control Ukrainian territory and install a sustainable pro-Russian regime in Kiev in the face of what we assess is likely to be persistent and significant insurgency,” said Avril Haines, director of national intelligence.
By Andrew Eversden
A Boeing executive said the Saudis have successful used their F-15SA to “kill” cruise missiles fired by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, a missile defense capability that the Kingdom needs.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only highlighted an American strategy that is out of date and
leaves us ill-prepared for modern, global threats.
Two Iranian-made drones were shot down by two F-35 fighters last year, Israel revealed today.
By Arie Egozi
With $70 million defense package to Ukraine, Australian PM says, “So yes, we have offered our prayers, but in Australia, we have also sent our ammunition.”
By Colin Clark
Talk that Poland could send MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for the US sending F-16s to Warsaw is enticing to some, but questions about timing, maintenance and pilot availability will complicate it.
By Bartosz Głowacki
Insights on digital transformation following successes on B-21 and Sentinel
Customers and employees are experiencing the ‘Butterfly Effect’ of digital transformation from key national security programs.
Thanks to the end of the Cold War, the focus on counter-terrorism in the Middle East, and an emphasis on concerns over China, “we simply do not have deep knowledge of Russia,” writes Robbin Laird.
By Robbin Laird