Hung Cao and the new Pacific defense architecture
Robbin Laird and Edward Timperlake discuss newly-appointed Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao’s thoughts on Guam and Vietnam’s roles in the Indo-Pacific when it comes to deterring China.
Guam is America’s Pacific shield — and must be tied into Golden Dome
The implementation plan for Golden Dome is due to be released in mid-November, and it is imperative protection for Guam is in there, writes Randy Schriver in this op-ed.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Plans for Singapore F-15 training detachment in Guam cancelled
The decision was mutually agreed upon by Singapore and the US, according to a statement from Singapore's defense ministry.
North Korea welcomes Trump back with ‘strategic’ cruise missile test: What’s next?
North Korea's most recent cruise missile test sends two signals: both a show of capability, and a "welcome back" for Donald Trump, experts said.
Trump’s Iron Dome for America calls for space-based interceptors
In a new executive order, President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to move forward on missile defense, though the details are still thin.
To project power in the Pacific, invest in Guam’s protection
America is the "away team" in a Pacific fight. Guam levels the playing field, but it’s in the cross-hairs, writes Randall Schriver.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
US, allies must rebuild air forces, invest in drones to counter China’s missile threat to runways: Stimson
The Stimson study predicts that the US "would likely run out of Patriot and THAAD interceptors within the first 24 hours of a military conflict."
Guam missile defenses conduct first-ever ballistic intercept in test
The MDA described the event as a "pivotal step" towards a larger, more holistic Guam Defense System designed to take on multiple threats at once — a "persistent layered integrated air and missile defense capability."
US Heritage Foundation offers Pacific Islands’ blueprint for Trump
"The Pacific Islands occupy a pivotal location that is important to U.S. efforts to protect Americans and deny China’s regional hegemonic ambitions," Andrew Harding, the report's author says.
Army awards Raytheon $2 billion to begin LTAMDS production
The production deal comes nearly five years after the service first tapped the company to develop the Patriot replacement radars.
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America must adopt a Sixth Domain of warfare doctrine
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
Topping Navy’s $2.2B unfunded list: Sub industrial base, Guam infrastructure repairs
Like in its formal budget, the submarine industrial base is the top item in the Navy's annual unfunded wishlist, which also aims to replace missiles used recently in the Red Sea.
Guam defense tops INDOPACOM’s unfunded priorities, NORTHCOM wants more IT
US Indo-Pacific Command’s $11 billion unfunded priority list includes 44 programs, from missiles to maritime mines.
Missile Defense Agency takes $500M cut to $10.4B in FY25
The MDA request includes $105 million for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), slightly more than the $103.5 requested in FY24. LRDR, deemed a critical capability by US Northern Command (NORTHCOM)/NORAD leaders, will transfer to the Space Force to begin operations in FY25.
AUKUS: Aussie nuke sub training expands, 37 sailors head to Guam
“The opportunity for our Navy personnel to learn from our AUKUS partners demonstrates meaningful progress along Australia’s pathway to acquiring nuclear-powered submarines,” Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said.