At Shangri La, senators say US must boost defense spending in showdown with China
Sen. Tammy Duckworth said she "wouldn't commit" to such a dramatic jump in spending as floated by Sen. Roger Wicker, but she "certainly welcome[s] that conversation."
EXCLUSIVE: USAF Acting Undersecretary Jones on Sentinel, Wedgetail and Australia
In likely her last interview in the job, Kristyn Jones reveals a few lessons-learned from the embattled Sentinel ICBM development program.
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Space-capable Link 16 will be ‘game changer’ in Indo-Pacific conflict with China: General
Brig. Gen. Mastalir also said the military plans to set up a Space Forces Japan on the model of US Space Forces - Korea.
INDOPACOM deputy calls China ‘equal opportunity bullies’ as PRC practices Taiwan blockade
The senior American official also addressed the potential for Australia to be drawn into a Pacific conflict.
As Taiwan’s new president takes office, report warns of cyber side of China’s ‘long-term’ strategy
"The PRC shows a strategic preference for activities in cyberspace and other domains that gradually bolster its position over an extended period, prioritizing steady progress and cumulative gains over immediate, overt victories," a report about PRC cyber activities by Booz Allen finds.
China’s purported ‘drone carrier’ could be used for testing, shows PLA ‘learning’ mindset: Analysts
If it is what it appears, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his subordinates "are demonstrating a real ability to be flexible and innovative. Not all innovation succeeds, but it's the willingness to try that counts," Chinese defense expert Dean Cheng said.
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In fiery speech, Aussie defense chief urges support for ‘extraordinary’ AUKUS subs
Gen. Angus Campbell also defended the conduct of the Australian military after a recent run-in with Chinese helicopters.
RAAF head announces wingman testing for Ghost Bat drone
"Our first challenge is to strengthen our workforce, more specifically to address the shortfalls in those specific masteries and experience levels that constrain our capacity to grow," the chief of the Royal Australian Air Force said.
‘Technocrat’ Manele takes reins as Solomon Islands PM, China tilt remains
Still, Jeremiah Manele signaled he may take a more balanced approach to the East-West power struggle, recently saying it's “important to treat every and all of our partners as equals."
Is State Dept.’s AUKUS trade certification delay a sign of choppy waters ahead?
Ann McDonnell, chief operating officer for Export Controls Australia Group, told Breaking Defense, "I think definitely from the Australian perspective, it really seemed like we had done everything possible that we could do in a really quick timeframe to get that certification."
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
South Korea plans $4B in new weapons investments, including $583M of SM-3s
In addition, South Korea will buy four new frigates and create a new air-to-air missile; all told, the three projects will represent roughly $4 billion in investments.
Australia tops up Ukraine military aid with $100M
Australia has already supplied Ukraine with 120 Bushmaster vehicles, six 155mm howitzers, 56 M113 armored vehicles, 14 special operations vehicles and its signature cardboard drones.
China creates new Information Support Force, scraps Strategic Support Force in ‘major’ shakeup
A PLA spokesman said the Information Support Force "is a brand-new strategic arm of the PLA and a key underpinning of coordinated development and application of the network information system," which would seem to indicate a sharp focus on networks.
Anduril’s Aussie drone sub ‘one year early and on budget,’ heads to production
Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said Anduril's Ghost Shark is part of the Australian military's $5.2 billion to $7.2 billion investment in undersea uncrewed maritime systems.