Numerous, redundant satellites in low Earth orbit will link the new Marine Littoral Regiments to joint commanders, allowing them to serve as the eyes and ears of the joint force in the Pacific, said Lt. Gen. Matthew Glavy.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.Long-range missiles, missile defenses, and robotic ships will be essential adjuncts to the big, expensive “Death Stars” that dominate the Navy budget, says Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute.
By Bryan ClarkThe company has sold ten manpack anti-drone systems to the UAE military but is now looking to form a joint venture for greater production.
By Agnes HelouChanges in technology, terrain and society have shifted the balance between offense and defense in ways that favor democracy’s defenders in Ukraine — and beyond.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.Lisa Porter and Mike Griffin, the Pentagon’s two top research and engineering officials during the Trump administration, lay out the case for new conventional long-range strike options in the Pacific.
By Lisa J. Porter and Michael D. Griffin“The lesson every Taiwanese is learning from what we are seeing in Ukraine is that we have to defend ourselves, no one else will fight for our democracy like we can,” said Kolas Yotaka, spokeswoman for Taiwan’s presidential office.
By Chris HortonIt was impossible not to notice the absence at the Singapore Air Show of the general public, which was barred from the show in light of the threat from COVID-19.
By Colin ClarkAmerica’s best options to counter China’s telecom investment is to double down on space-based 5G, writes Gabe Arrington, a fellow at CNAS and MIT.
By Gabe S. Arrington“Our objective is not to change China but to shape the strategic environment in which it operates, building a balance of influence in the world that is maximally favorable to the United States, our allies and partners, and the interests and values we share,” the strategy states.
By Valerie InsinnaIndonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had previously indicated that Indonesia was interested in buying both Rafales and the F-15EX, as part of a major defense spending increase planned for the coming decades.
By Valerie InsinnaDoD needs to lower the barriers to larger defense market opportunities that go beyond R&D, extending into the full lifecycle of defense systems, argues Christopher Zember.
By Christopher ZemberAmidst incursions by China into Indonesia’s Extended Economic Zone, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is looking for a major investment in military gear.
By Colin ClarkHigh-profile court case playing out in Israel highlights fears of untoward business relationships with Chinese influence.
By Arie Egozi
It’s 10,000 kilometers from L.A. to Taipei. How will supplies cross that vast distance in event of war with China? Two RAND experts argue only Congress can force the services to work together.
By Bradley Martin and Christopher Pernin