South Korea boosts ties with Aussies; OKs $1 billion AUD defense deal

South Korea boosts ties with Aussies; OKs $1 billion AUD defense deal
South Korea boosts ties with Aussies; OKs $1 billion AUD defense deal

The howitzer deal may help South Korea in the much larger competition for Australia’s replacement for the M113 Armored Personnel Carriers.

Russians in the desert: Moscow seeks to upend the Middle East export market

Russians in the desert: Moscow seeks to upend the Middle East export market
Russians in the desert: Moscow seeks to upend the Middle East export market

At Dubai, Russia made no secret of its ambitions to push the US and Europe out of the regional market.

Chinese flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsal,’ US officials warn

Chinese flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsal,’ US officials warn
Chinese flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsal,’ US officials warn

The INDOPACOM chief also weighed in on whether Guam’s missile defense capabilities will be ready by fiscal year 2026.

Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises

Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises
Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises

WASHINGTON: A majority of Americans view China has the biggest national security threat to the United States, while trust in the American military continues to erode, according the Reagan Institute’s annual National Defense Survey. The poll found that 52% of Americans see China as a top threat, up from just under 40% in the February…

Wormuth: Here’s the Army’s role in a Pacific fight

Wormuth: Here’s the Army’s role in a Pacific fight
Wormuth: Here’s the Army’s role in a Pacific fight

As “linchpin service,” Army sees logistical, communications and, yes, combat roles in possible conflict.

It’s a FOBS, Space Force’s Saltzman confirms amid Chinese weapons test confusion

It’s a FOBS, Space Force’s Saltzman confirms amid Chinese weapons test confusion
It’s a FOBS, Space Force’s Saltzman confirms amid Chinese weapons test confusion

China’s recent test of a FOBS/HGV hybrid is “a very forward-edge technology capability,” said Space Force’s Lt. Gen. Chance (Salty) Saltzman.

China’s mysterious hypersonic test may take a page from DARPA’s past

China’s mysterious hypersonic test may take a page from DARPA’s past
China’s mysterious hypersonic test may take a page from DARPA’s past

“Calling it ‘breaking the laws of physics’ does not lead to rational scrutiny,” Secure World’s Victoria Samson said of the recent Chinese hypersonic test.

‘The game has changed’: VMware exec says defense industry faces destructive cyberattacks, belligerent foes

‘The game has changed’: VMware exec says defense industry faces destructive cyberattacks, belligerent foes
‘The game has changed’: VMware exec says defense industry faces destructive cyberattacks, belligerent foes

VMware’s Tom Kellermann linked increasingly aggressive attacks to geopolitical tensions with Russia and Belarus.

‘Almost a melding’ of US, UK, Aussie services coming: NSC’s Kurt Campbell

‘Almost a melding’ of US, UK, Aussie services coming: NSC’s Kurt Campbell
‘Almost a melding’ of US, UK, Aussie services coming: NSC’s Kurt Campbell

The context for President Biden’s almost four-hour discussion Monday night with President Xi Jinpeng, Kurt Campbell said, is “that the United States is here to stay in the Indo-Pacific, and we’re going to defend and support the operating system that has been so good for so many of us for many years.”

US space industry ‘tactically strong’ but lacks long-term investment, study finds

US space industry ‘tactically strong’ but lacks long-term investment, study finds
US space industry ‘tactically strong’ but lacks long-term investment, study finds

Despite investments of nearly $200 billion in commercial space since 2012, the US will lose what the authors paint as a vital race with China without more strategic vision, study sponsored by DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit says.

Aussies would join US to defend Taiwan; Defense Minister says ‘inconceivable’ they wouldn’t

Aussies would join US to defend Taiwan; Defense Minister says ‘inconceivable’ they wouldn’t
Aussies would join US to defend Taiwan; Defense Minister says ‘inconceivable’ they wouldn’t

The reliably bellicose Global Times’ editor, Hu Xijin, slammed Dutton’s remarks in a Tweet, promising a “heavy attack” on Australia if it should get involved in any Taiwan conflict.

Chinese orbital bombardment? Don’t panic!

Chinese orbital bombardment? Don’t panic!
Chinese orbital bombardment? Don’t panic!

Around this time last month the defense world was sent a tizzy by a reported Chinese hypersonic orbital weapons test. While many questions remain unanswered, Bleddyn Bowen and Cameron Hunter of the University of Leicester have some advice: calm down. The following is an abridged and updated summary of a report published by the Asia-Pacific…

China’s newest aircraft carrier may launch early next year; How many aircraft?

China’s newest aircraft carrier may launch early next year; How many aircraft?
China’s newest aircraft carrier may launch early next year; How many aircraft?

In addition to the speedy construction of the carrier, analysts called attention to the shipyard’s foreign customers, who appear to be effectively subsidizing the carrier’s construction.

China invests in artificial intelligence to counter US Joint Warfighting Concept: Records

China invests in artificial intelligence to counter US Joint Warfighting Concept: Records
China invests in artificial intelligence to counter US Joint Warfighting Concept: Records

Researchers at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology sifted through thousands of Chinese military and defense equipment contracts. Here’s what we found.