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.

Norway, UK join forces to lead Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine, counter Russian threat

Norway, UK join forces to lead Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine, counter Russian threat
Norway, UK join forces to lead Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine, counter Russian threat

“This [coalition support] will be long term to help Ukraine transform its navy, making it more compatible with western allies, more interoperable with NATO, and bolstering security in the Black Sea,” said the UK Ministry of Defence.

Russia’s Putin meets Iran’s Raisi in Moscow after whirlwind Gulf visit

Russia’s Putin meets Iran’s Raisi in Moscow after whirlwind Gulf visit
Russia’s Putin meets Iran’s Raisi in Moscow after whirlwind Gulf visit

US partners Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are sending a message to US with high-profile Putin meetings, analysts told Breaking Defense.

Not just 155mm: Army says it needs supplemental funds to shore up combat vehicle fleets

Not just 155mm: Army says it needs supplemental funds to shore up combat vehicle fleets
Not just 155mm: Army says it needs supplemental funds to shore up combat vehicle fleets

The service has sent hundreds of ground combat vehicles to Ukraine since February 2022, and Maj. Gen. Glenn Dean warned that “sustainment challenges” abound without additional dollars.

Why Russia now has to use its A-50U closer to the fight in Ukraine

Why Russia now has to use its A-50U closer to the fight in Ukraine
Why Russia now has to use its A-50U closer to the fight in Ukraine

“They will have to decide what costs them more: to lose one or more of these A-50s or to continue to see their combat aircraft and S-400 units progressively degraded,” a Ukrainian expert told Breaking Defense.

‘America must not waver’: Austin urges congressional action for US military, Ukraine, Israel

‘America must not waver’: Austin urges congressional action for US military, Ukraine, Israel
‘America must not waver’: Austin urges congressional action for US military, Ukraine, Israel

At the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also emphasized that Jerusalem must minimize civilian deaths in Gaza in order to keep any tactical victory from turning into a strategic defeat.

Europe faces nervous wait after Dutch election surprise, Ukraine aid in balance

Europe faces nervous wait after Dutch election surprise, Ukraine aid in balance
Europe faces nervous wait after Dutch election surprise, Ukraine aid in balance

The Netherlands has been a vital weapons supplier to Kyiv, throughout the war against Russia, most recently pledging an additional $2.2 billion in military aid for 2024.

Ahead of high-level defense gathering at Reagan forum, poll finds consistent support for Ukraine

Ahead of high-level defense gathering at Reagan forum, poll finds consistent support for Ukraine
Ahead of high-level defense gathering at Reagan forum, poll finds consistent support for Ukraine

“Despite the kind of media narrative, or what you might expect watching the debates on Ukraine aid in the US Congress, there is not waning support for Ukraine,” Ronald Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff told reporters during a Tuesday call.

An Asia hand’s argument for putting Ukraine first

An Asia hand’s argument for putting Ukraine first
An Asia hand’s argument for putting Ukraine first

Europe is too important, and Russia too great a threat in the Far East, to put Ukraine on the backburner in favor of Taiwan, argues AEI Asia expert Michael Mazza.

Still ways to go before mil-to-mil talks with China restart: NSC official

Still ways to go before mil-to-mil talks with China restart: NSC official
Still ways to go before mil-to-mil talks with China restart: NSC official

“Right now, of course, the secretary of defense does not have a counterpart; there is no [Chinese] minister of defense. We’re going to have to probably wait on that one,” NSC official Sarah Beran said.

Russian industry in plain sight at Dubai Airshow, US won’t challenge UAE on ‘sovereign decisions’

Russian industry in plain sight at Dubai Airshow, US won’t challenge UAE on ‘sovereign decisions’
Russian industry in plain sight at Dubai Airshow, US won’t challenge UAE on ‘sovereign decisions’

Though mostly absent from the official exhibitor list, Russian firms are out in force in Dubai, including a flyover by a squad of Russian fighter jets.

ITU rules meeting: Geopolitical ‘fireworks,’ DoD spectrum challenges

ITU rules meeting: Geopolitical ‘fireworks,’ DoD spectrum challenges
ITU rules meeting: Geopolitical ‘fireworks,’ DoD spectrum challenges

Disputes over spectrum use by mega-constellations in low Earth orbit, such as SpaceX’s Starlink, also carry heavy political baggage at the 2023 World Radio Conference that starts tomorrow in Dubai.

In biggest deal yet, UK and Polish firms ink $4.9B contract for next-gen air defense system

In biggest deal yet, UK and Polish firms ink $4.9B contract for next-gen air defense system
In biggest deal yet, UK and Polish firms ink $4.9B contract for next-gen air defense system

The new deal will “bolster European security in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” the UK MoD said.