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DARPA green lights Aurora, Bell for next phase in SPRINT X-plane competition

DARPA green lights Aurora, Bell for next phase in SPRINT X-plane competition
DARPA green lights Aurora, Bell for next phase in SPRINT X-plane competition

Northrop Grumman and Piasecki Aircraft Corporation have been eliminated from a DARPA effort to design, develop and fly a high-speed vertical takeoff and landing X-plane.

Japan’s special forces need more ‘regional’ cooperation, officer says

Japan’s special forces need more ‘regional’ cooperation, officer says
Japan’s special forces need more ‘regional’ cooperation, officer says

“We need more regional cooperation to enhance [Japanese] SOF,” said Col. Taisuke Fujimura, Deputy Commander of the Japan’s Self Defense Force’s Amphibious Brigade

INDOPACOM deputy calls China ‘equal opportunity bullies’ as PRC practices Taiwan blockade

INDOPACOM deputy calls China ‘equal opportunity bullies’ as PRC practices Taiwan blockade
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.

First Replicator systems delivered to users, Hicks says

First Replicator systems delivered to users, Hicks says
First Replicator systems delivered to users, Hicks says

“The delivery of Replicator systems to the warfighter began earlier this month. This shows that warfighter-centric innovation is not only possible; it’s producing real results,” Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said in a statement.

In Japan, a US squadron’s future in limbo with Air Force plans to cut MH-139 buy

In Japan, a US squadron’s future in limbo with Air Force plans to cut MH-139 buy
In Japan, a US squadron’s future in limbo with Air Force plans to cut MH-139 buy

“It’s one of those things that you won’t know what you’re missing until it’s gone,” said Lt. Col. Samuel Shamburg, commander of the 459th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold

With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold
With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold

A new shipbuilding deal could be a test case that, if successful, could lead for years more work and millions more in deals for Seoul, in Peru and South America.

China’s purported ‘drone carrier’ could be used for testing, shows PLA ‘learning’ mindset: Analysts

China’s purported ‘drone carrier’ could be used for testing, shows PLA ‘learning’ mindset: Analysts
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.

US postured to lose without a Standing Combined Joint Task Force in INDOPACOM

US postured to lose without a Standing Combined Joint Task Force in INDOPACOM
US postured to lose without a Standing Combined Joint Task Force in INDOPACOM

In this op-ed, John D. Rosenberger discusses the need for a Standing Combined Joint Task Force to face the China threat.

Air Force eyes 6 locations to test out new deployment model

Air Force eyes 6 locations to test out new deployment model
Air Force eyes 6 locations to test out new deployment model

“So this is kind of walking us back towards this model that we had during the Cold War, where we know each other, we train together, we’re building the team in peacetime and in preparation for deployment,” a senior Air Force official said.

Aloha: Fixes ongoing, then Army’s new watercraft prototype is Hawaii bound for testing

Aloha: Fixes ongoing, then Army’s new watercraft prototype is Hawaii bound for testing
Aloha: Fixes ongoing, then Army’s new watercraft prototype is Hawaii bound for testing

“Everything that we can knock off that list we will do in the archipelago…because that allows us to do the tests in the environment that the vessel will operate in ultimately,” said Maj. Gen. Jered Helwig.

UK Royal Marines to acquire 6 new multirole support ships, cost yet to be decided

UK Royal Marines to acquire 6 new multirole support ships, cost yet to be decided
UK Royal Marines to acquire 6 new multirole support ships, cost yet to be decided

Reflecting on the decision to add the six MRSS vessels to 22 other Royal Navy ships on order or in build, UK defence secretary Grant Shapps said, “this is a golden age for British shipbuilding.”

BAE Systems, Kongsberg eyeing upgrade to Marine Corps’ ACV centered on battlefield awareness

BAE Systems, Kongsberg eyeing upgrade to Marine Corps’ ACV centered on battlefield awareness
BAE Systems, Kongsberg eyeing upgrade to Marine Corps’ ACV centered on battlefield awareness

The capabilities the companies described as part of the ICS are similar to what Pentagon officials have said is needed for Joint All Domain Command and Control.

Reauthorize the Defense Production Act, but make changes for the 21st century

Reauthorize the Defense Production Act, but make changes for the 21st century
Reauthorize the Defense Production Act, but make changes for the 21st century

In this op-ed, Jeffrey Nadaner lays out ways to modernize the Defense Production Act to better serve the defense industrial base.

Pentagon confirms Switchblade 600 made first Replicator tranche

Pentagon confirms Switchblade 600 made first Replicator tranche
Pentagon confirms Switchblade 600 made first Replicator tranche

“This is a critical step in delivering the capabilities we need, at the scale and speed we need, to continue securing a free and open Indo-Pacific” said Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

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