Multiyear assistance package for Ukraine to be announced at NATO Vilnius Summit

Multiyear assistance package for Ukraine to be announced at NATO Vilnius Summit
Multiyear assistance package for Ukraine to be announced at NATO Vilnius Summit

“I am confident that we’ll find a united way to address the specific issue on [Ukraine] membership, but I will not go into the details of exact language now because that is something we will announce [at the Summit],” said Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General.

NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg to extend term, again

NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg to extend term, again
NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg to extend term, again

It is the third time the former Norwegian prime minister has had his mandate extended since taking on the secretary general position in 2014.  

White House weighing controversial cluster munitions deliveries to Ukraine

White House weighing controversial cluster munitions deliveries to Ukraine
White House weighing controversial cluster munitions deliveries to Ukraine

“We will […] continue to work with allies and partners to identify and provide Ukraine with additional capabilities,” said a US State Department spokesperson.

‘Show the flag’: In Paris, Ukrainian propulsion organization says it’s working amid war

‘Show the flag’: In Paris, Ukrainian propulsion organization says it’s working amid war
‘Show the flag’: In Paris, Ukrainian propulsion organization says it’s working amid war

Air attacks haven’t stopped the Ivchenko/Progress Design Bureau’s work “support[ing] the armed forces,” a rep told Breaking Defense.

Russian uprising sparks muted reaction from China; ‘unlimited partnership’ under strain?

Russian uprising sparks muted reaction from China; ‘unlimited partnership’ under strain?
Russian uprising sparks muted reaction from China; ‘unlimited partnership’ under strain?

“China above all would like to see stability. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that China would like this war to end as soon as possible, but instability in Russia would not be to China’s advantage,” said Meia Nouwens of the Institute for International Strategic Studies.

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.

Next $500M Ukraine package to include Bradleys, Strykers and Patriot munitions

Next $500M Ukraine package to include Bradleys, Strykers and Patriot munitions
Next $500M Ukraine package to include Bradleys, Strykers and Patriot munitions

A senior official noted that this package will not include the longer-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for the HIMARS, a point of contention among observers.

Thales looks to new air defense capabilities after watching Ukraine, shows off radar

Thales looks to new air defense capabilities after watching Ukraine, shows off radar
Thales looks to new air defense capabilities after watching Ukraine, shows off radar

The war in Ukraine has emphasized the need to defend against “a wide spectrum of threats,” company exec Christophe Salomon told Breaking Defense.

NATO finalizing new Ukraine Council to draw Kyiv ‘politically closer’ to alliance

NATO finalizing new Ukraine Council to draw Kyiv ‘politically closer’ to alliance
NATO finalizing new Ukraine Council to draw Kyiv ‘politically closer’ to alliance

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg explicitly ruled out Ukraine being offered an invitation to join at the forthcoming Vilnius Summit, but reaffirmed that Russia does not “get a veto.”

Historic German national security strategy sees beyond military

Historic German national security strategy sees beyond military
Historic German national security strategy sees beyond military

Wide-ranging document states bold ambition but lacks details for implementation, analysts say.

As ‘bird coalition’ forms, Austin and defense leaders talk Ukraine war, NATO’s future

As ‘bird coalition’ forms, Austin and defense leaders talk Ukraine war, NATO’s future
As ‘bird coalition’ forms, Austin and defense leaders talk Ukraine war, NATO’s future

US defense secretary chaired a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels, where officials pledged long-term support for the embattled nation.

How the war in Ukraine is impacting security in the Indo-Pacific

How the war in Ukraine is impacting security in the Indo-Pacific
How the war in Ukraine is impacting security in the Indo-Pacific

At this year’s Shangri-La Diaglogue, it was impossible to escape talk of the conflict thousands of miles away.

Dumb and cheap: When facing electronic warfare in Ukraine, small drones’ quantity is quality

Dumb and cheap: When facing electronic warfare in Ukraine, small drones’ quantity is quality
Dumb and cheap: When facing electronic warfare in Ukraine, small drones’ quantity is quality

With Ukraine losing up to 10,000 drones a month, mostly to Russian electronic warfare, it’s tempting to invest in anti-EW protection – but, experts agreed, it’s probably more cost-effective to accept high losses and just buy more bare-bones drones.

White House pushes P-5 agreement on missile launch notification, prods China to talk

White House pushes P-5 agreement on missile launch notification, prods China to talk
White House pushes P-5 agreement on missile launch notification, prods China to talk

Of military to military relations with China, the US is “ready to talk when you’re ready to talk,” White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said today in a speech to the Arms Control Association.