Philippines, Japan near long-range missile milestones as they arm up for China

Philippines, Japan near long-range missile milestones as they arm up for China
Philippines, Japan near long-range missile milestones as they arm up for China

By the end of March, the Philippines expects to have its first BrahMos anti-ship cruise missiles, and Japan plans to begin training its personnel to operate Tomahawk missiles.

Amid Chinese activity, new NORTHCOM chief calls for more exercises near Arctic

Amid Chinese activity, new NORTHCOM chief calls for more exercises near Arctic
Amid Chinese activity, new NORTHCOM chief calls for more exercises near Arctic

China is conducting regional maritime activities “under the cloud of a technical or scientific research, but we think it’s certainly multi-mission to include military” operations, Gen. Gregory Guillot, head of NORTHCOM/NORAD said.

Air Force moves out on hypersonic cruise missile flight testing in FY25

Air Force moves out on hypersonic cruise missile flight testing in FY25
Air Force moves out on hypersonic cruise missile flight testing in FY25

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall last year said the service was “more committed” to the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile than the service’s other fast-flying design, the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon.

Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific

Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific
Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific

“There’s no way we go into a large-scale fight without relying on allies and partners for supply chain airfields [and ports]. We’ve identified [those], you know, down to every airfield and port there is,” said Army Materiel Command head Gen. Charles Hamilton. “Have we done the same thing here in the United States?”

Space Force takes ‘acceptable’ cut to $29.4B in FY25 budget request

Space Force takes ‘acceptable’ cut to $29.4B in FY25 budget request
Space Force takes ‘acceptable’ cut to $29.4B in FY25 budget request

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall explained that the “small decrease in the number for the Space Force” isn’t itself quite reflective of reality, as there are mitigating circumstances that lessen the blow.

Shyu: Budget gridlock hamstrings Pentagon’s tech fast-track programs like RDER, APFIT

Shyu: Budget gridlock hamstrings Pentagon’s tech fast-track programs like RDER, APFIT
Shyu: Budget gridlock hamstrings Pentagon’s tech fast-track programs like RDER, APFIT

“On an annual basis, we have a CR, half the year’s gone,” the undersecretary for Research & Engineering said. “Our adversary doesn’t have the same constraints.”

Russia-North Korea ‘partnership’ could have long-lasting repercussions, NSC official warns

Russia-North Korea ‘partnership’ could have long-lasting repercussions, NSC official warns
Russia-North Korea ‘partnership’ could have long-lasting repercussions, NSC official warns

Pyongyang seeks “direct military assistance from Russia to include fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles and ballistic missile production equipment,” said Mira Rapp Hooper, the White House’s top advisor on the Korean peninsula,

4 solutions for addressing the Air Force’s distance anxiety

4 solutions for addressing the Air Force’s distance anxiety
4 solutions for addressing the Air Force’s distance anxiety

In this op-ed, Timothy Walton and Mark Gunzinger discuss solutions to extend the reach of the US Air Force for a China scenario.

SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity

SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity
SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity

In this op-ed, Kyle Balzer argues that developing a new nuclear sea-launched cruise missile is imperative to deterring China and Russia.

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show
China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China has displayed its Z-10ME, the first time the aircraft has appeared at a show outside China. Looking similar to the US Apache attack helicopter, it was displayed with rocket launchers, GR5 guided rockets and air-to-air missiles. 

Navy’s Combat Logistics Force on ‘narrow margins,’ US Pacific Fleet chief warns

Navy’s Combat Logistics Force on ‘narrow margins,’ US Pacific Fleet chief warns
Navy’s Combat Logistics Force on ‘narrow margins,’ US Pacific Fleet chief warns

The warning from Paparo comes as he awaits possible confirmation to become the next head of US Indo-Pacific Command.

Finnish President-elect wants China ‘involved’ in Ukraine war peace negotiations

Finnish President-elect wants China ‘involved’ in Ukraine war peace negotiations
Finnish President-elect wants China ‘involved’ in Ukraine war peace negotiations

Alexander Stubb, Finland’s President Elect, also indicated he wants Europe’s financial institutions to modernize their rules in order to help speed up production of munitions.

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts
Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

“So looking at it from Beijing’s perspective, they would want to be keeping this really strong, pragmatic relationship,” Natalie Sambhi, an Australian expert on Indonesia’s national security, told Breaking Defense.

‘It’s not about numbers’ in shipbuilding race with China: US Navy chief

‘It’s not about numbers’ in shipbuilding race with China: US Navy chief
‘It’s not about numbers’ in shipbuilding race with China: US Navy chief

Lawmakers have been focused on reaching a 355-ship fleet. Adm. Lisa Franchetti said she supports a bigger Navy, but the ship count can’t be the bottom line.