What an S-400 kill and a spec ops raid reveal about Ukraine’s ability to hit Russia

What an S-400 kill and a spec ops raid reveal about Ukraine’s ability to hit Russia
What an S-400 kill and a spec ops raid reveal about Ukraine’s ability to hit Russia

According to Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov, the Neptune preformed “flawlessly” during the Aug. 23 attack on a Russian Almaz-Antei S-400 “Triumf” air and missile defense complex.

European Defence Agency signs first set of joint ammunition procurement contracts

European Defence Agency signs first set of joint ammunition procurement contracts
European Defence Agency signs first set of joint ammunition procurement contracts

The 155mm rounds have been procured for loading on French Caesar, Polish Krab, German Panzerhaubitze 2000 and Slovakian Zuzana self-propelled howitzers.

New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador

New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador
New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador

“The war in Ukraine has cast a very dark shadow,” ambassador-at-large Nate Fick said – but the “silver lining” is a new seriousness about public-private cooperation against global cyber threats.

Pentagon IG to examine how DoD discovered billions more for Ukraine after ‘valuation errors’

Pentagon IG to examine how DoD discovered billions more for Ukraine after ‘valuation errors’
Pentagon IG to examine how DoD discovered billions more for Ukraine after ‘valuation errors’

“The objective of this audit is to determine the extent and impact of the March 2023 estimation change for valuing assets provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority,” the Defense Department Inspector General’s office wrote in a memo.

US to send Ukraine depleted uranium rounds for M1 Abrams tanks

US to send Ukraine depleted uranium rounds for M1 Abrams tanks
US to send Ukraine depleted uranium rounds for M1 Abrams tanks

“The quantities provided will significantly enhance the effectiveness of Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tank capability that will be delivered in the coming weeks,” a Pentagon spokesman told Breaking Defense.

Ukraine counteroffensive analysis: West needs to help Kyiv ‘outrange’ Russians, protect own artillery

Ukraine counteroffensive analysis: West needs to help Kyiv ‘outrange’ Russians, protect own artillery
Ukraine counteroffensive analysis: West needs to help Kyiv ‘outrange’ Russians, protect own artillery

A new RUSI analysis calls on international partners to “ensure” the proposed artillery park is developed, while also working to cut down an existing supply of 17 artillery systems, operated by Ukraine, to focus on “maintaining a more limited range of guns at greater scale.”

Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north

Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north
Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north

Adm. Daryl Caudle told Breaking Defense he is concerned what Russia “may or may not be doing” as it continues to militarize its northern coast.

Russia spikes UN effort on norms to reduce space threats

Russia spikes UN effort on norms to reduce space threats
Russia spikes UN effort on norms to reduce space threats

Only a small number of nations, including Venezuela, Iran and China, supported Russia’s objections, especially its rejection of responsible behavior as a foundation for norms.

Netherlands, Romania and Lockheed agree to open F-16 training center

Netherlands, Romania and Lockheed agree to open F-16 training center
Netherlands, Romania and Lockheed agree to open F-16 training center

The letter of intent comes after the Biden administration approved the re-export of the fourth generation jets to Ukraine.

As Abrams tanks get ready for Ukraine, telemaintenance lessons could apply to Pacific

As Abrams tanks get ready for Ukraine, telemaintenance lessons could apply to Pacific
As Abrams tanks get ready for Ukraine, telemaintenance lessons could apply to Pacific

“If it requires contractors or back support in person, even if it’s government, that’s less desirable because you have their lives to worry about,” said Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Bill LaPlante.

New Chinese 10-Dash map sparks furor across Indo-Pacific: Vietnam, India, Philippines, Malaysia

New Chinese 10-Dash map sparks furor across Indo-Pacific: Vietnam, India, Philippines, Malaysia
New Chinese 10-Dash map sparks furor across Indo-Pacific: Vietnam, India, Philippines, Malaysia

The new map sparked sharp reactions from India, Nepal, Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan. The new document was released one week before the G-20 summit in India. President Xi Jinping was to attend but news reports now indicate he will not.

Norms plus counterspace weapons: RAND recommends holistic strategy to deter space attack

Norms plus counterspace weapons: RAND recommends holistic strategy to deter space attack
Norms plus counterspace weapons: RAND recommends holistic strategy to deter space attack

“The prospects for complete success in deterrence of hostile attacks on space assets, particularly reversible, nondestructive attacks, are limited,” the RAND study cautions.

In surprise move, UK names energy minister Grant Shapps next defense secretary

In surprise move, UK names energy minister Grant Shapps next defense secretary
In surprise move, UK names energy minister Grant Shapps next defense secretary

In a social media post today, Shapps said he was “looking forward to working with the brave men and women of our Armed Forces” and “continuing the UK’s support for Ukraine in their fight against Putin’s barbaric invasion.”

No service can fight on its own: JADC2 demands move from self-sufficiency to interdependency

No service can fight on its own: JADC2 demands move from self-sufficiency to interdependency
No service can fight on its own: JADC2 demands move from self-sufficiency to interdependency

Making all-domain operations a warfighting capability means integrating, fusing, and disseminating a sensor picture appropriate for a particular theater segment, not all of them, says the Mitchell Institute’s David Deptula.