Allies

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Cox said allies "want to participate" in US force design efforts, "but in a way that benefits their own requirements."

New NATO space policy focuses on space support, domain awareness

The new NATO policy doesn't quite cover all the cracks in allied views of military action in space, noting that the 30 member states "should develop a common understanding of concepts such as the role of space in crisis or conflict." 

Aussie PM targets quantum tech, announces ‘critical technologies’ push

Australia’s ambassador to the US, Arthur Sinodinos, confirmed unequivocally that the “mature” submarines his country will buy will use highly enriched uranium: “The subs would be using HEU, and we’re just working out now the arrangements what that will mean in practice.”

Bahrain’s new AH-1Z attack helos matter as much for politics as firepower

While it’s comforting to imagine that US hardware will only be directed at terrorists and Iranian threats, “Bahrain's history of suppressing internal dissent with external weaponry suggests that these choppers may end up serving a police function during times of crisis, as well."

Thales Unveils New Radar, Shares Overall Strategy For The Near Future

Thales' new Ground Observer 20 Multi-Mission radar mixes expeditionary design with AI in what the company hopes will open up a new market for its capabilities.

The US Navy Just Made A Port Call In Lebanon. Why Now?

The visit of the Choctaw County is meant to signal support for Lebanon's government - and especially its Navy, analysts say.

US, UAE Highlight Close Ties With New Integration Services Contract

The contract comes at a time when the military procurement of armored vehicles is increasing across the Middle East to address the growth in asymmetric warfare and insurgency across the globe.

Russia, KSA Strengthen Military Ties In Signal To Washington; UAVs, Helos Potentially On Table

If Saudi Arabia want to send a signal to Washington without really endangering the American-Saudi security relationship, they'll limit their arms deals with Russia to smaller - or even token - orders of relatively benign equipment.

Hasty US Pullout from Afghanistan Invokes Regional Talk of Post Pax Americana

America’s allies in the Middle East are weighing options to avoid meeting the fate of the Afghani government, as regional scholars talk of the post Pax Americana era.

Afghan Aftermath: Will Pacific States See Weakened US?

India is the one country Sarang Shidore, an expert on South Asia and the Pacific, thinks will be truly worried about the Afghan collapse. "The US," he says, "will have to manage the Indian perceptions once the (Afghan) evacuations are finished."

ALIS Is Dying; Long Live F-35’s ODIN

WASHINGTON: The F-35 program began taking a major step the last two weeks toward removing an enormous albatross from around its neck by replacing the much-maligned ALIS logistics system with its sleeker, faster and younger replacement, ODIN. The move to install ODIN on two of 14 deployments brings the logistics and planning system to units in […]

Are Israel And Lebanon Heading For Another War?

Hezbollah continues to develop its arsenal with a continued focus on precision guided munitions, and both Israel and Hezbollah watch for any change in the rules of engagements along the Blue Line.

New Egyptian Base Sends Messages of Support to Libya, Challenge To Turkey

The opening of the base signifies Egypt's determination to assert itself as a regional naval power with vast capacities and challenge efforts by its competitors like Turkey to expand their area of influence and control oil and gas rich zones of the Mediterranean.

Qatar’s Massive Increase In Military Power Comes With Political, Logistical Headaches

As Qatar awaits permission from Paris to base Rafales and Mirages in Turkey, it grapples with the challenge of finding manpower and training them to use dozens of planes it has purchased.