Russian invasion plans ‘profoundly flawed,’ but ‘ugly next few weeks’ for Ukraine coming: US intel

Russian invasion plans ‘profoundly flawed,’ but ‘ugly next few weeks’ for Ukraine coming: US intel
Russian invasion plans ‘profoundly flawed,’ but ‘ugly next few weeks’ for Ukraine coming: US intel

“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. 

Tear up the National Defense Strategy and start again, recognizing reality

Tear up the National Defense Strategy and start again, recognizing reality
Tear up the National Defense Strategy and start again, recognizing reality

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only highlighted an American strategy that is out of date and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.

China is watching Ukraine closely, the US should watch China

China is watching Ukraine closely, the US should watch China
China is watching Ukraine closely, the US should watch China

With the attention of the world on Ukraine, China has an opportunity to see how the globe reacts to a major power forcefully invading land it has long coveted. In this op-ed, former House intelligence committee chairman Mike Rogers warns about the lessons China might be learning to one day apply to Taiwan, and what…

Kendall: US Air Force must retain sense of urgency against Chinese threat

Kendall: US Air Force must retain sense of urgency against Chinese threat
Kendall: US Air Force must retain sense of urgency against Chinese threat

On Russia, the Air Force secretary said, “If President Putin thought he could divide NATO, divide Europe, and even divide the United States, he was wrong. Now it’s up to all of us to ensure that something like this doesn’t happen again.”

With ‘delegation,’ US warns off China on Taiwan amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion

With ‘delegation,’ US warns off China on Taiwan amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion
With ‘delegation,’ US warns off China on Taiwan amid Russia’s Ukraine invasion

“The United States has not lost focus on the Indo-Pacific region, and […] Xi should not get any ideas from Putin’s aggression,” says Jacob Stokes at CNAS.

US awaits answers after China cries foul over purported sat threat to taikonauts

US awaits answers after China cries foul over purported sat threat to taikonauts
US awaits answers after China cries foul over purported sat threat to taikonauts

There is one bright spot in the ongoing US-China space traffic brouhaha: Beijing has begun publishing for the first time the basic orbital positions of its crewed space station.

UAE agrees to buy its first Chinese fixed wing military aircraft: L-15

UAE agrees to buy its first Chinese fixed wing military aircraft: L-15
UAE agrees to buy its first Chinese fixed wing military aircraft: L-15

The UAE will buy a dozen L-15 trainers, with options for more, as the Emirates looks away from the US for military hardware.

To give US satellites a chance against rivals, pursue safe nuclear propulsion

To give US satellites a chance against rivals, pursue safe nuclear propulsion
To give US satellites a chance against rivals, pursue safe nuclear propulsion

Would we ever send a tank, ship, or aircraft into harm’s way without the ability to maneuver?

China presence ebbs at Singapore Air Show; public barred from entry

China presence ebbs at Singapore Air Show; public barred from entry
China presence ebbs at Singapore Air Show; public barred from entry

It was impossible not to notice the absence at the Singapore Air Show of the general public, which was barred from the show in light of the threat from COVID-19.

It’s not just 5G: China’s telecom strategy needs to be countered in space

It’s not just 5G: China’s telecom strategy needs to be countered in space
It’s not just 5G: China’s telecom strategy needs to be countered in space

America’s best options to counter China’s telecom investment is to double down on space-based 5G, writes Gabe Arrington, a fellow at CNAS and MIT.

In White House’s new Indo-Pacific strategy, much seems familiar

In White House’s new Indo-Pacific strategy, much seems familiar
In White House’s new Indo-Pacific strategy, much seems familiar

“Our objective is not to change China but to shape the strategic environment in which it operates, building a balance of influence in the world that is maximally favorable to the United States, our allies and partners, and the interests and values we share,” the strategy states.

To catch China and Russia in hypersonic race, US must embrace risk now

To catch China and Russia in hypersonic race, US must embrace risk now
To catch China and Russia in hypersonic race, US must embrace risk now

The US doesn’t have to replicate Chinese or Russian efforts but invest smarter.

CENTCOM nominee wants a wary eye on ‘predatory’ China in Middle East

CENTCOM nominee wants a wary eye on ‘predatory’ China in Middle East
CENTCOM nominee wants a wary eye on ‘predatory’ China in Middle East

Lt. Gen. Erik Kurilla could take the helm of US forces in the Middle East, but at a time when European and Asian crises dominate the security conversation.

Pentagon needs to prioritize hypersonic defense, not offense: CSIS

Pentagon needs to prioritize hypersonic defense, not offense: CSIS
Pentagon needs to prioritize hypersonic defense, not offense: CSIS

“You really need to worry about the tactical things. You really need to defend your surface ships, air bases, all that stuff,” NDIA’s Mark Lewis said.