Biden acknowledges airstrikes haven’t stopped Houthis, says more to come

Biden acknowledges airstrikes haven’t stopped Houthis, says more to come
Biden acknowledges airstrikes haven’t stopped Houthis, says more to come

“Well, when you say ‘working,’ are they stopping the Houthis? No. Are they going to continue? Yes,” Biden told reporters.

‘Important step’: US, China resume military-to-military policy talks after comms freeze

‘Important step’: US, China resume military-to-military policy talks after comms freeze
‘Important step’: US, China resume military-to-military policy talks after comms freeze

For months Beijing boycotted military discussions, raising fears at the Pentagon that a miscommunication could lead to conflict.

Strong Senate majority passes National Defense Authorization Act for FY24

Strong Senate majority passes National Defense Authorization Act for FY24
Strong Senate majority passes National Defense Authorization Act for FY24

After an 87 to 13 vote in the Senate, the defense policy bill makes its way to a chaotic House.

Biden launches AI ‘risk and safety’ talks with China. Is nuclear C2 a likely focus?

Biden launches AI ‘risk and safety’ talks with China. Is nuclear C2 a likely focus?
Biden launches AI ‘risk and safety’ talks with China. Is nuclear C2 a likely focus?

Details are scant for now, but experts tell Breaking Defense that any AI agreement between China and the US could involve a pledge not to use AI in nuclear systems.

Space Force, AFRL ink first non-US research agreements with Indian AI, sensor firms

Space Force, AFRL ink first non-US research agreements with Indian AI, sensor firms
Space Force, AFRL ink first non-US research agreements with Indian AI, sensor firms

While this may be the first CRADA’s between the two Indian space startups and the Space Force, neither company is a stranger to the US space market ecosystem.

How drone warfare in Israel could dramatically change if Hezbollah joins the fight: Analysts

How drone warfare in Israel could dramatically change if Hezbollah joins the fight: Analysts
How drone warfare in Israel could dramatically change if Hezbollah joins the fight: Analysts

The armed Lebanese group is believed to have a much more potent fighting force than Hamas, including an inventory of Iranian-provided drones.

After Wagner uprising, UK sees ‘cracks emerging’ in Russian support for Ukraine war

After Wagner uprising, UK sees ‘cracks emerging’ in Russian support for Ukraine war
After Wagner uprising, UK sees ‘cracks emerging’ in Russian support for Ukraine war

“We and our allies are asking [questions] about what situations may evolve as a direct repercussion of this very public attack on Putin’s authority by one of his protegees and closest allies,” said James Cleverly, UK Foreign Secretary.

New Pentagon leaders-to-be: DoD announces raft of high-level Biden nominations

New Pentagon leaders-to-be: DoD announces raft of high-level Biden nominations
New Pentagon leaders-to-be: DoD announces raft of high-level Biden nominations

In addition to the official notice for the next leader of the Marine Corps are nominations for the Missile Defense Agency, US Cyber Command, the DIA and others.

Why the budget deal is good news for defense — with one key exception

Why the budget deal is good news for defense — with one key exception
Why the budget deal is good news for defense — with one key exception

AEI’s Elaine McCusker, former Pentagon comptroller, argues the Biden-McCarthy compromise is a positive sign, but there’s work to be done.

AUKUS sub announcement likely next week: Albanese, Biden & Sunak in person

AUKUS sub announcement likely next week: Albanese, Biden & Sunak in person
AUKUS sub announcement likely next week: Albanese, Biden & Sunak in person

March 13 is the target date to gather President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Rushi Sunak in person at one of America’s primary naval bases.

Three key takeaways from the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy

Three key takeaways from the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy
Three key takeaways from the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy is finally out, 22 months into the Biden administration. But what does it actually say?

‘They forget us’: How an Afghan Black Hawk pilot saw his country collapse from the air

‘They forget us’: How an Afghan Black Hawk pilot saw his country collapse from the air
‘They forget us’: How an Afghan Black Hawk pilot saw his country collapse from the air

On the anniversary of the last US evacuation of Afghanistan, Col. Salim Faqiri discusses his harrowing escape from the Taliban and his new, difficult life in the US.

With biggest-yet security package, US aid to Ukraine nears $13B

With biggest-yet security package, US aid to Ukraine nears $13B
With biggest-yet security package, US aid to Ukraine nears $13B

The security package “is not relevant to the fight today, tomorrow or next week,” but is designed to support Ukraine for years to come, said Pentagon Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl.

Israel to spend $150 million on laser defenses, after US hesitation

Israel to spend $150 million on laser defenses, after US hesitation
Israel to spend $150 million on laser defenses, after US hesitation

Sources said Israel had hoped Biden’s visit would be an opportunity to convince the US to pitch in its own cash.