How drone warfare in Israel could dramatically change if Hezbollah joins the fight: Analysts
The armed Lebanese group is believed to have a much more potent fighting force than Hamas, including an inventory of Iranian-provided drones.
After Wagner uprising, UK sees ‘cracks emerging’ in Russian support for Ukraine war
"We and our allies are asking [questions] about what situations may evolve as a direct repercussion of this very public attack on Putin's authority by one of his protegees and closest allies," said James Cleverly, UK Foreign Secretary.
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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.
New Pentagon leaders-to-be: DoD announces raft of high-level Biden nominations
In addition to the official notice for the next leader of the Marine Corps are nominations for the Missile Defense Agency, US Cyber Command, the DIA and others.
Why the budget deal is good news for defense — with one key exception
AEI's Elaine McCusker, former Pentagon comptroller, argues the Biden-McCarthy compromise is a positive sign, but there's work to be done.
AUKUS sub announcement likely next week: Albanese, Biden & Sunak in person
March 13 is the target date to gather President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Rushi Sunak in person at one of America's primary naval bases.
Three key takeaways from the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy
The National Security Strategy is finally out, 22 months into the Biden administration. But what does it actually say?
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
‘They forget us’: How an Afghan Black Hawk pilot saw his country collapse from the air
On the anniversary of the last US evacuation of Afghanistan, Col. Salim Faqiri discusses his harrowing escape from the Taliban and his new, difficult life in the US.
With biggest-yet security package, US aid to Ukraine nears $13B
The security package "is not relevant to the fight today, tomorrow or next week," but is designed to support Ukraine for years to come, said Pentagon Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl.
Israel to spend $150 million on laser defenses, after US hesitation
Sources said Israel had hoped Biden's visit would be an opportunity to convince the US to pitch in its own cash.
Senate advances CHIPS-plus bill, with $2 billion designated for military microelectronics
Kea Matory, director of legislative policy at NDIA, told Breaking Defense the bill is a "positive first step" but won't solve America's semiconductor chip woes in the face of growing competition from China.
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
US should draw in Israel, regional players for directed energy development
After President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel, his administration should follow Israel’s work on laser defenses, and work more closely with Jerusalem, writes Henry Obering and JINSA’s Ari Cicurel.
For Israel and new Arab partners, $3 billion in defense business just the beginning
When US President Joe Biden visits Israel next week, he's expected to see more Israeli tech that Jerusalem hopes will be used in new regional defense partnership.
US increasing troop presence in Europe, while new NATO strategy eyes China
"We’re going to step up. We’re stepping up,” US President Joe Biden said. “We’re proving that NATO is more needed now than it ever has been and it’s as important as it has ever been.”
Sullivan suggests yet more MLRS for Ukraine, but only after training
"We think that over time through close consultations with the Ukrainians, at both the professional and the political level, we'll come to a good understanding about how many of these HIMARS we end up giving," Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security advisor, told CNAS.