Why sending a US Navy hospital ship to Gaza would be very difficult but ‘not impossible’

Why sending a US Navy hospital ship to Gaza would be very difficult but ‘not impossible’
Why sending a US Navy hospital ship to Gaza would be very difficult but ‘not impossible’

Analysts told Breaking Defense it would take weeks for a ship to reach the Middle East, and actually getting patients aboard presents myriad logistical, diplomatic and security problems.

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts
Indonesia’s likely new president expected to keep balance between West and China: Analysts

“So looking at it from Beijing’s perspective, they would want to be keeping this really strong, pragmatic relationship,” Natalie Sambhi, an Australian expert on Indonesia’s national security, told Breaking Defense.

Indonesia commits to buying ‘up to 24’ F-15EXs from Boeing

Indonesia commits to buying ‘up to 24’ F-15EXs from Boeing
Indonesia commits to buying ‘up to 24’ F-15EXs from Boeing

Indonesian and Boeing representatives signed a memorandum of understanding for the advanced version of the F-15, but did not specify timelines or pricetags.

All domain C2, data sharing key for Talisman Sabre: US 3-star

All domain C2, data sharing key for Talisman Sabre: US 3-star
All domain C2, data sharing key for Talisman Sabre: US 3-star

The new Combined Joint Network Operations Security Center (CJ-NOSC) “gives us the ability [to] collaborate along with our partners, which hasn’t existed before,” US Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of Army I Corps, told Breaking Defense.

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise
All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

“We’ve just seen an awesome demonstration of firepower here, from different weapons platforms, from different nations. But importantly, all used the same battlefield command and Strategy Center to aim for those targets,” Lt. Gen. Greg Bilton, the Australian Defence Force’s chief of joint operations, said.

Indo-Pacific turmoil ahead as Aussies and allies shift their strategies, and China wobbles: 2023 Preview

Indo-Pacific turmoil ahead as Aussies and allies shift their strategies, and China wobbles: 2023 Preview
Indo-Pacific turmoil ahead as Aussies and allies shift their strategies, and China wobbles: 2023 Preview

It may be the beginning of a new era in Australian defense, with plans to buy Abrams tanks and hundreds of Infantry Fighting Vehicles scaled back to free money for weapons designed to deter.

With a new patrol vessel and a new deal, Abu Dhabi Ship Building makes waves in Indonesia

With a new patrol vessel and a new deal, Abu Dhabi Ship Building makes waves in Indonesia
With a new patrol vessel and a new deal, Abu Dhabi Ship Building makes waves in Indonesia

The unveiling of the new vessel in Jakarta was evidence of the Gulf firm’s interest in the Indo-Pacific market, a company official said.

Australia protests China after ‘dangerous’ flying by J-16; China warns Aussies off

Australia protests China after ‘dangerous’ flying by J-16; China warns Aussies off
Australia protests China after ‘dangerous’ flying by J-16; China warns Aussies off

“We urge Australia to respect China’s national security interests and major concerns, and to be cautious with its words and deeds so as to avoid a miscalculation that could cause serious consequences,” Chinese Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.

State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal

State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal
State Department approves $13B F-15EX sale to Indonesia, on heels of Rafale deal

Indonesian 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.

Indonesia’s $125B air, naval splurge may mean ’50 warships’ at sea in next 2 years

Indonesia’s $125B air, naval splurge may mean ’50 warships’ at sea in next 2 years
Indonesia’s $125B air, naval splurge may mean ’50 warships’ at sea in next 2 years

Amidst incursions by China into Indonesia’s Extended Economic Zone, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is looking for a major investment in military gear.

Mattis Makes New Plea To HASC For Russian Sanctions Relief

Mattis Makes New Plea To HASC For Russian Sanctions Relief
Mattis Makes New Plea To HASC For Russian Sanctions Relief

CAPITOL HILL: Defense Secretary James Mattis fired off a new letter to House Armed Services leadership on Tuesday, asking lawmakers again to vote in favor of waivers for certain countries Washington is trying to sway into its orbit, but who continue to do business with Russian defense firms. The letter was delivered to HASC chairman Rep.…

Trump Administration Warns Friends Against Russia Arms Deals

Trump Administration Warns Friends Against Russia Arms Deals
Trump Administration Warns Friends Against Russia Arms Deals

As some Gulf and Asian allies consider big purchases of Russia arms, the Senate is set to uphold a law signed by Trump that would slap sanctions on them for cozying up with Moscow.

F-35 Drives Closer Integration With Allies: Aussie Air Chief

F-35 Drives Closer Integration With Allies: Aussie Air Chief
F-35 Drives Closer Integration With Allies: Aussie Air Chief

WASHINGTON: The F-35 Joint Strike fighter will  drive deeper and more useful military connections between Australia, the United States and regional partners such as Japan and Malaysia, the head of Australia’s air force said today. “This aircraft has redefined joint” for Australia, Air Marshal Leo Davies said at the Center for Strategic and International Studies this morning, accelerating policy…

SecDef Mattis To Tap Former Army FAO For DASD South Asia

SecDef Mattis To Tap Former Army FAO For DASD South Asia
SecDef Mattis To Tap Former Army FAO For DASD South Asia

WASHINGTON: One of the more important national security jobs in this town, deputy assistant defense secretary for south and southeast asia, will be filled by a former Army officer with extensive foreign affairs and counterinsurgency experience, a well placed source tells us. Retired Col. Joe Felter, who now works at Stanford’s Hoover Institute, “led the…