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As many as 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace in the early morning hours on September 10, prompting Poland to scramble F-16s to react to the breach. Working together …
Poland, NATO Allies Shoot Down Russian Drones Violating Airspace Read More
Japan’s Defense Ministry released its latest Defense White Paper back on July 15, noting from the outset that the country finds itself in the most severe and complex security environment …
In its Latest Defense White Paper, Japan Warns of Stormy Times Ahead Read More
In a scathing assessment of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter effort and associated contractors, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a 54-page report on the program’s recent performance. The federal …
A Sobering Report on the DoD’s Largest Weapons Program Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments After previously stating he could end the conflict within 24 hours, President Donald …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (September 5) Read More
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the prevalence of loitering munitions and forced armies to rethink how they deliver and survive fires. The technology offers inexpensive precision, with some observers …
Ukraine War Highlights New Role for Loitering Munitions Read More
On July 3, the U.S. Coast Guard published a request for information (RFI) seeking information on the current capabilities of C-UAS, the availability of C-UAS as a service, and the …
U.S. Coast Guard Boosts Counter-Drone Effort, and More July/August C-UAS News Read More
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoK Navy) recently outlined an ambitious vision for the future of its fleet during a seminar at the National Assembly. Central to this plan is …
South Korean Navy’s Fleet Plans are the Wave of the Future Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg says officials are working to secure peace and …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (August 29) Read More
A high-stakes competition is underway for South Korea’s first large-scale electronic warfare (EW) aircraft program, a project valued at 1.78 trillion won ($1.31 billion). Two domestic consortia are vying for …
Competition Heats Up for South Korea’s Electronic Warfare Aircraft Program Read More
The Spanish Ministry of Defense has confirmed to news outlets that it will not seek to replace any of its combat aircraft fleet with the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter. Instead, …
Spain and the F-35 Read More