China protests American ‘technological blockade’ amid semiconductor battle

China protests American ‘technological blockade’ amid semiconductor battle
China protests American ‘technological blockade’ amid semiconductor battle

The remarks come weeks after a US official promised a “very aggressive, innovative approach” to combating Beijing’s tech strategy.

From Russians in Abu Dhabi to the Navy’s nuclear conundrum: Top 10 stories from 2023

From Russians in Abu Dhabi to the Navy’s nuclear conundrum: Top 10 stories from 2023
From Russians in Abu Dhabi to the Navy’s nuclear conundrum: Top 10 stories from 2023

Breaking Defense counts policy-makers, defense practitioners and industry titans among its dedicated readership, but we’re not above enjoying a broader appeal from time to time.

After ‘dangerous’ PLA radio silence, Joint Chief’s Brown speaks with Chinese counterpart

After ‘dangerous’ PLA radio silence, Joint Chief’s Brown speaks with Chinese counterpart
After ‘dangerous’ PLA radio silence, Joint Chief’s Brown speaks with Chinese counterpart

“These are the kinds of discussions that we need to have to try to avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation,” a senior defense official told reporters of the call between Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown and his counterpart in the People’s Liberation Army.

China’s ‘dangerous actions,’ and regional chess moves: The Pacific in 2023

China’s ‘dangerous actions,’ and regional chess moves: The Pacific in 2023
China’s ‘dangerous actions,’ and regional chess moves: The Pacific in 2023

Months of Chinese harassment of Philippine vessels culminated in early December with up to 135 Chinese ships swarming the Philippines around Scarborough Shoal.

5 Indo-Pacific stories: China’s neighbors clasp hands while AUKUS tumbles along

5 Indo-Pacific stories: China’s neighbors clasp hands while AUKUS tumbles along
5 Indo-Pacific stories: China’s neighbors clasp hands while AUKUS tumbles along

The biggest strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific was clearly the combination of China’s economy faltering at the same time as turmoil roiled the top echelons of the Chinese Communist Party and its government.

From a door-related conundrum to Russians with Javelins: 5 Army stories from 2023

From a door-related conundrum to Russians with Javelins: 5 Army stories from 2023
From a door-related conundrum to Russians with Javelins: 5 Army stories from 2023

In 2023, the US Army eyed ways to better support troops in the Indo-Pacific region, and ways to restructure its formations for the future.

US wins protections for Pentagon radar spectrum at WRC-23

US wins protections for Pentagon radar spectrum at WRC-23
US wins protections for Pentagon radar spectrum at WRC-23

The US and its allies managed to block a move by China to open up the 6 GHz band Beijing uses for 5G mobile wireless communications to global use — a move that would have empowered Chinese telecom firms such as Huawei.

To deter China, Space Force acquisition command focusing on networks, AI/ML and ‘dynamic’ ops

To deter China, Space Force acquisition command focusing on networks, AI/ML and ‘dynamic’ ops
To deter China, Space Force acquisition command focusing on networks, AI/ML and ‘dynamic’ ops

“I don’t care what it takes to get after the threat. That’s really the cultural change that we’re embarking upon,” SSC head Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein told the Space Force Association’s inaugural Spacepower conference.

‘Let’s bring that margin back’: China, Russia too close for comfort in electronic warfare, say generals

‘Let’s bring that margin back’: China, Russia too close for comfort in electronic warfare, say generals
‘Let’s bring that margin back’: China, Russia too close for comfort in electronic warfare, say generals

“We still do hold a technological edge, but it’s a smaller edge than we used to have,” said Air Force Maj. Gen. David Snoddy. “We’re now focused on, let’s bring that margin back.”

US should ‘take advantage’ of China’s recent, ‘pretty malign behavior’: Senior Marine

US should ‘take advantage’ of China’s recent, ‘pretty malign behavior’: Senior Marine
US should ‘take advantage’ of China’s recent, ‘pretty malign behavior’: Senior Marine

“Like when you’re ramming ships, when you’re using water cannons, when you’re using underwater sonar, lasers blinding people — not helpful, not helpful at all,” said Brig. Gen. Stephen Lightfoot.

LeoLabs: Russia, China time suspicious space activity for some US holidays

LeoLabs: Russia, China time suspicious space activity for some US holidays
LeoLabs: Russia, China time suspicious space activity for some US holidays

The company said that on Thanksgiving, for instance, a Russian satellite’s sub-satellite — in a Matryoshka-style — released yet another satellite, in what a LeoLabs analysis said could’ve been timed for fewer American eyes on the sky.

Global conflicts spur a ‘race’ to develop, field electronic warfare systems: Navy secretary

Global conflicts spur a ‘race’ to develop, field electronic warfare systems: Navy secretary
Global conflicts spur a ‘race’ to develop, field electronic warfare systems: Navy secretary

“It is imperative that we, in concert with our allies and partners, remain committed to prioritizing our warfighters’ freedom of action and ability to achieve spectrum superiority,” Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said, citing the prominence of EW capabilities in Ukraine and the Middle East.

‘Space can be the most resilient capability’: LEO sats vital for next war, says Marine info chief

‘Space can be the most resilient capability’: LEO sats vital for next war, says Marine info chief
‘Space can be the most resilient capability’: LEO sats vital for next war, says Marine info chief

Numerous, redundant satellites in low Earth orbit will link the new Marine Littoral Regiments to joint commanders, allowing them to serve as the eyes and ears of the joint force in the Pacific, said Lt. Gen. Matthew Glavy.

At Reagan Forum, Rep. Wittman talks drone wingmen, the Indo-Pacific pivot and EW [VIDEO]

At Reagan Forum, Rep. Wittman talks drone wingmen, the Indo-Pacific pivot and EW [VIDEO]
At Reagan Forum, Rep. Wittman talks drone wingmen, the Indo-Pacific pivot and EW [VIDEO]

Breaking Defense’s Michael Marrow interviews Rep. Rob Wittman on a host of key defense issues.