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MQ-9A and beyond: How the Marine Corps is redefining expeditionary performance with next-gen UAS

MQ-9A and beyond: How the Marine Corps is redefining expeditionary performance with next-gen UAS
MQ-9A and beyond: How the Marine Corps is redefining expeditionary performance with next-gen UAS

Adoption of the MQ-9 platform is just getting started; one of the most important new chapters for this platform will be the one written by the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Is State Dept.’s AUKUS trade certification delay a sign of choppy waters ahead?

Is State Dept.’s AUKUS trade certification delay a sign of choppy waters ahead?
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.”

Space Force EW unit working to integrate new weapon systems, intel personnel

Space Force EW unit working to integrate new weapon systems, intel personnel
Space Force EW unit working to integrate new weapon systems, intel personnel

The Space Force’s Delta 3 is responsible for organizing, training and equipping Guardians for electronic warfare missions involving satellite communications, as well as sustaining related offensive and defensive EW systems.

Pass a preemptive CR, deal with inflation and watch the debt limit: 3 tasks for Congress

Pass a preemptive CR, deal with inflation and watch the debt limit: 3 tasks for Congress
Pass a preemptive CR, deal with inflation and watch the debt limit: 3 tasks for Congress

John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker of AEI argue in this op-ed that Congress needs to act quickly to ensure American national security before getting bogged down in election season.

Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid bill, as DoD eyes next Ukraine weapons package

Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid bill, as DoD eyes next Ukraine weapons package
Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid bill, as DoD eyes next Ukraine weapons package

Additional aid for Ukraine could be made available “within days” said Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder earlier today.

House approves $95 billion defense supplemental with aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

House approves $95 billion defense supplemental with aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
House approves $95 billion defense supplemental with aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

The Ukraine bill passed in a 311-112 vote, the Israel bill passed in a 366-58 vote, and the Indo-Pacific bill passed in a 385-34 vote.

Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists

Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists
Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists

Mark Cancian and Chris Park of CSIS break down what is in this year’s unfunded priority lists and what they say about the state of the US military.

As Pentagon awaits supplemental dollars, its operational funding is $2B in the hole

As Pentagon awaits supplemental dollars, its operational funding is $2B in the hole
As Pentagon awaits supplemental dollars, its operational funding is $2B in the hole

The House is teeing up a series of votes this weekend on separate supplemental spending bills for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine.

‘Mind-boggling’: Israel, Ukraine are mere previews of a much larger Pacific missile war, officials warn

‘Mind-boggling’: Israel, Ukraine are mere previews of a much larger Pacific missile war, officials warn
‘Mind-boggling’: Israel, Ukraine are mere previews of a much larger Pacific missile war, officials warn

MDA Chief Lt. Gen. Heath Collins said more maneuverable missiles and drones have changed the missile defense game: Instead of just preparing to hit “fastballs,” he said, “now we’re hitting sliders and curveballs.”

Australia unveils ‘historic’ defense boost to 2.4% of GDP in decade, but critics say too little, too late

Australia unveils ‘historic’ defense boost to 2.4% of GDP in decade, but critics say too little, too late
Australia unveils ‘historic’ defense boost to 2.4% of GDP in decade, but critics say too little, too late

Part of the shakeup includes tens of billions for nuclear-powered subs, and halting the pricey procurement of an additional F-35 fighter jet squadron.

After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks

After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks
After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks

Having regular mil-to-mil talks with China “is an important priority for us,” a senior defense official said, pointing to the PRC’s behavior in the South China Sea, as well as the importance of “peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.”

Out of INF, Army deploys Typhon weapon to the Philippines

Out of INF, Army deploys Typhon weapon to the Philippines
Out of INF, Army deploys Typhon weapon to the Philippines

“This is a significant step in our partnership with the Philippines, our oldest treaty ally in the region,” said Brig. Gen. Bernard Harrington, commanding general of the 1st MDTF.

Aussie PM must improve AUKUS explanation for public, reassess US relations, experts warn

Aussie PM must improve AUKUS explanation for public, reassess US relations, experts warn
Aussie PM must improve AUKUS explanation for public, reassess US relations, experts warn

“The deliberate toning down of criticism of Chinese behavior and policy in order to stabilize the bilateral relationship makes it very difficult to have these types of conversations,” said Lavina Lee, a security studies expert.

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