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![Marines eye 2025 fielding of 3 new, mobile air defense systems](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/mric-1-e1690827204163-225x150.jpg)
“We are on track from a programmatic standpoint — cost, schedule performance — but we’re always gonna be late to need,” said Col. Andrew Konicki, the program manager for Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD). “The threat is ever changing and ever evolving.”
By Ashley Roque![If CJADC2 is to ever happen, let INDOPACOM take the lead](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/GettyImages-1730504536-scaled-e1714486193380-225x150.jpg)
Retired Army officer John D. Rosenberger argues in this op-ed that the INDOPACOM chief should become the lead for the Pentagon’s CJADC2 efforts, with an eye towards what is needed to counter China.
By John D. Rosenberger![MQ-9A and beyond: How the Marine Corps is redefining expeditionary performance with next-gen UAS](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/MQ9-Blk5-7D_Sunset-1551-225x150.jpg)
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.
By GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.![Is State Dept.’s AUKUS trade certification delay a sign of choppy waters ahead?](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/231108_DVIDS_submarine_construction_820194-e1699443296744-225x150.jpg)
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.”
By Colin Clark and Tim Martin![Space Force EW unit working to integrate new weapon systems, intel personnel](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/Counter-Communications-System-2020-e1713986733247-225x150.jpeg)
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.
By Theresa Hitchens![Pass a preemptive CR, deal with inflation and watch the debt limit: 3 tasks for Congress](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2021/09/capitol_building_3-scaled-e1632488214743-225x150.jpg)
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.
By John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker![Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid bill, as DoD eyes next Ukraine weapons package](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/congress_building-scaled-e1711030694393-225x150.jpg)
Additional aid for Ukraine could be made available “within days” said Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder earlier today.
By Valerie Insinna![House approves $95 billion defense supplemental with aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/240212_ukraine_soldier_GettyImages-1998434098-e1707775233794-225x150.jpg)
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.
By Valerie Insinna![Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/240311_budget_day_gfx-225x150.png)
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.
By Mark Cancian and Chris Park![As Pentagon awaits supplemental dollars, its operational funding is $2B in the hole](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/austin-mccord-hac-hearing-scaled-e1713385125643-225x150.jpg)
The House is teeing up a series of votes this weekend on separate supplemental spending bills for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine.
By Ashley Roque and Valerie Insinna![‘Mind-boggling’: Israel, Ukraine are mere previews of a much larger Pacific missile war, officials warn](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/240417_israel_iranian_barrage_GettyImages-2147843321-scaled-e1713355913742-225x150.jpg)
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.”
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.![Australia unveils ‘historic’ defense boost to 2.4% of GDP in decade, but critics say too little, too late](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/20240417adf8630742_2-1-1-scaled-e1713344089615-225x150.jpeg)
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.
By Colin Clark![After chilly silence, US SecDef, China defense minister hold first talks](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/240416_austin_nato_flags_8069533-scaled-e1713254552575-225x150.jpg)
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.”
By Colin Clark
Thelmar Rosarda and Nathaniel Schochet of CNAS argue in this op-ed that the US should strengthen its partnerships with countries to combat China’s aggression in the South China Sea.
By Thelmar Rosarda and Nathaniel Schochet