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UK to gather defense CEOs for ‘closed-door’ Russian security briefing

The government warned the Russian "state and its proxies knowingly seek to disrupt businesses and organisations that underpin the British way of life or are vital to the defence of Ukraine."

By Tim Martin

Opinion

If Washington is going to be a shareholder, it should act like one

As governments increasingly seek to broaden industrial advantages, if the US is going to follow suit, its justifications should be clear, exceptional and subject to consistent rules, two advisors argue.

By Phillip Cornell and Stephen Rodriguez

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As private investment in defense increases, some bottlenecks in funding: AIA-Bain

“Defense does not face a shortage of capital. It faces barriers that make expanded investment, particularly in critical bottleneck areas, more difficult,” a new study by the Aerospace Industries Association and Bain & Company stated.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Warfare

Israel’s Uvision, Estonia’s Lendurai to integrate systems for NATO military

The companies did not disclose which military the teaming effort is for.

By Seth J. Frantzman

Networks & Digital Warfare

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DC Circuit panel upholds Pentagon’s ban on Anthropic – so what comes next?

Pentagon CTO Emil Michael crowed “The hammer of justice has smashed AnthropicAI[’s] arguments.” The AI titan hinted at an appeal — but they may not be allowed one.

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Naval Warfare

Navy’s shipyard revamp could cost more than $200 billion: GAO

The Navy originally estimated that the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) would cost approximately $21 billion.

By Diana Stancy

Networks & Digital Warfare

‘Cyber magazine’ can run out ‘pretty damn quick’ in modern conflict: Admiral

In the wake of public debates about the health of physical US munitions, a senior Navy official said the "cyber magazine" isn't infinite either.

By Mark Pomerleau

Air Warfare

South Korea inducts first locally developed fighter jet into air force

Introduction of KF-21 into South Korea's military marks a significant milestone for country's defense industry.

By Mike Yeo

Naval Warfare

Navy launches Phase II for medium robo-ship project, seeks ‘innovative solutions’

The Navy wants medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) that can operate for 10 days at sea and carry two shipping containers.

By Diana Stancy

Land Warfare, Opinion

How China is rethinking tank survival against FPVs and top-attack threats

The drone age did not end armored warfare. It rewrote the terms of survival, and Chinese military analysts are paying attention.

By Tye Graham

Global

Russian hybrid attacks likely to increase in coming months: Danish intel assessment

The nine-page document said that although the risk is low, the likelihood of Moscow launching a "limited military attack" is increasing against one or several NATO countries.

By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Global

OCCAR awards $4.2B DDX destroyer contract to Fincantieri, Leonardo joint venture

"The DDX programme is set to redefine the Italian Navy’s capability profile in the field of air and missile defence" said the two Italian manufacturers in a joint statement.

By Tim Martin

Naval Warfare

Navy launches Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center

RASWDC is in the process of developing a phased implementation plan to tackle issues like command structure, mission relationships and resource requirements.

By Diana Stancy

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