After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs

After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs
After deadly drone attack in Jordan, US Central Command reassessing air defense needs

“What was different about this attack is where it landed: It did impact… where living quarters are,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, a day after three soldiers were killed in an attack.

‘No easy answers’: Biden admin juggling pathways to send Taiwan weapons, but no line skipping

‘No easy answers’: Biden admin juggling pathways to send Taiwan weapons, but no line skipping
‘No easy answers’: Biden admin juggling pathways to send Taiwan weapons, but no line skipping

“We have concluded that we’re not able to change the production priorities [for Taiwan]. That would be an easy answer but unfortunately there are no easy answers,” senior State Department official Mira Resnick told Breaking Defense.

Ukrainian pilots to train on F-16s in US in weeks: Pentagon

Ukrainian pilots to train on F-16s in US in weeks: Pentagon
Ukrainian pilots to train on F-16s in US in weeks: Pentagon

Flight training is to begin in October, following language training for what’s expected to be “several” Ukrainian pilots and more maintainers.

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise
All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

“We’ve just seen an awesome demonstration of firepower here, from different weapons platforms, from different nations. But importantly, all used the same battlefield command and Strategy Center to aim for those targets,” Lt. Gen. Greg Bilton, the Australian Defence Force’s chief of joint operations, said.

Doubling down on deterrence: US sends F-35s, destroyer to Gulf after Iran-linked ‘alarming events’

Doubling down on deterrence: US sends F-35s, destroyer to Gulf after Iran-linked ‘alarming events’
Doubling down on deterrence: US sends F-35s, destroyer to Gulf after Iran-linked ‘alarming events’

The move comes after F-22s were also sent to CENTCOM’s area of responsibility as a check on “unsafe” Russian activity in the air over Syria.

India’s Modi to leave Washington with host of defense, tech agreements in his wake

India’s Modi to leave Washington with host of defense, tech agreements in his wake
India’s Modi to leave Washington with host of defense, tech agreements in his wake

“We intend to support India in the creation of logistics, repair, and maintenance infrastructure for aircraft and ships… that is obviously something that will be important as we work together to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder.

As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023

As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023
As US worries over Beijing’s influence in Middle East, Chinese defense firms flock to IDEX 2023

From supersonic cruise missiles to armed drones, the Asian power used the show in Abu Dhabi to tout its growing weapon arsenal.

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks could come from US stockpiles, official says

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks could come from US stockpiles, official says
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks could come from US stockpiles, official says

The Biden administration may change course and use presidential drawdown authority to provide tanks to Ukraine, suggested Stanley Brown, the principal deputy assistant secretary for the bureau of political-military affairs.

US-Gulf Cooperation Council working groups to zero in on Iranian threats

US-Gulf Cooperation Council working groups to zero in on Iranian threats
US-Gulf Cooperation Council working groups to zero in on Iranian threats

“We have seen no change in Iranian willingness or activities to transfer weapons to the Houthis despite their work with increasing military cooperation with Russia,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul.

Abrams to rumble into Ukraine: US joins Germany’s vow to send Kyiv tanks

Abrams to rumble into Ukraine: US joins Germany’s vow to send Kyiv tanks
Abrams to rumble into Ukraine: US joins Germany’s vow to send Kyiv tanks

US to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks in a matter of “months as opposed to weeks” but will use the lag time to begin training Ukraine forces and sorting through logistical challenges.

Japan signs off on Marines plan for new littoral ‘stand-in’ group in Okinawa

Japan signs off on Marines plan for new littoral ‘stand-in’ group in Okinawa
Japan signs off on Marines plan for new littoral ‘stand-in’ group in Okinawa

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America’s commitment to Japan’s defense, “with the full-range of capabilities, including nuclear.”

US expands global arms export gap over No. 2 seller Russia: Report

US expands global arms export gap over No. 2 seller Russia: Report
US expands global arms export gap over No. 2 seller Russia: Report

Russian and Chinese international weapon sales are continuing on a downward trend from last year’s report.

China’s Eating Up US Drone Market; U.S. Troops At Risk

China’s Eating Up US Drone Market; U.S. Troops At Risk
China’s Eating Up US Drone Market; U.S. Troops At Risk

While Washington struggles to update its arms export policies, China is spreading its influence, one drone sale at a time.

The Way Ahead To Kim-Trump Summit

The Way Ahead To Kim-Trump Summit
The Way Ahead To Kim-Trump Summit

While a Trump-Kim summit is a victory for South Korean diplomacy and the policy of maximum pressure, it is also a tremendous victory for Kim Jong Un, and this must be recognized.