Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget
The new budget proposal will have to be approved by the opposition-controlled legislature.
The US is delaying weapon sales to allies. Will there be long-term impact?
A number of factors may "lead even long-standing allies and partners to question whether or not it's wise to continue to depend on the United States for essential defense articles and services,” one analyst said.
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Taiwan’s parliament passes pared-back supplementary defense budget
The approved supplemental budget is much lower than the NT$1.25 trillion proposed by the Lai administration, with the funding going towards two separate US arms packages for Taiwan.
The history of America’s long-term efforts to plan for a war with China [BOOK EXCERPT]
In this excerpt from his new book, 'War Plan Taiwan,' Rowan Allport details the history of US planning for a conflict with China in defense of Taiwan.
Taiwan should create drone swarm ‘asymmetric hellscape’ to blunt Chinese invasion: Report
“Drones could augment Taiwan’s limited stockpile of expensive weapons with precise, affordable mass that produces cross-domain effects while reducing risk to military personal by employing uncrewed systems for the most dangerous missions," the Center for New American Security report says.
C-130J deliveries paused due to technical issues, Air Force says
Despite continued expansion of C-130J usage worldwide, deliveries to the US Air Force have been temporarily paused due to an issue with the aircraft’s communications package.
What’s next for DoD Zero Trust?
Leaders discuss progress toward Target Level on Aug. 26 at 2pm ET. CPE credit eligible.
New National Defense Strategy could leave adversaries, and allies, guessing: Analysts
“It’s very ambiguous, and I don't know if they even recognize the contradictions that they're creating,” said Kelly Grieco, a senior fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center.
The US needs Europe in a Taiwan fight. Here’s why, and how to make it happen.
Analysts are expecting a Taiwan conflict to begin as early as 2027. As that date draws near, the US needs to look to European nations for support.
US greenlights massive, $11 billion military arms package to Taiwan
Beijing did not take the announcement well, saying the offer of the arms package "grossly violates the one-China principle," undermines stability in the region and "sends a gravely wrong signal to 'Taiwan independence' separatists forces."
‘It’s alive’: Biden-era Replicator drone initiative lives on as DAWG, looking at bigger UASs
Renamed the Defense Autonomous Working Group, the drone initiative is now conducting wargames and working on larger, longer-ranged attack drones, Adm. Sam Paparo and Pentagon CTO Emil Michael said.
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US National Security Strategy calls for reviving ‘Monroe Doctrine,’ limiting NATO expansion
The document hits Europe hard, stating that the largest issue facing Europe is the "Stark prospect of civilizational erasure."
Senate confirms Wilsbach as Air Force Chief
The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.
Official signals changes to Taiwan military aid, potential AUKUS alterations
DoD's John Noh appeared before lawmakers, as they voiced concerns over America's Indo-Pacific stance.
Trump taps Wilsbach as next Air Force chief
Breaking Defense previously reported that former Air Combat Command chief Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was a frontrunner to replace outgoing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.