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Defense / North America

House Armed Services Committee Approves FY23 Defense Policy Bill that Includes $37B Amendment

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 - by Shaun McDougall

On Thursday, the House Armed Services Committee approved its version of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 57-1. The legislation includes an amendment sponsored by Democratic …

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Geopolitics / North America

White House Seeking $813.3 Billion for National Security in FY23

March 24, 2022November 28, 2022 - by Shaun McDougall

On Monday, the Biden administration will request an $813.3 billion national security budget, which includes $773 billion for the Pentagon plus funding for nuclear programs in the Department of Energy …

White House Seeking $813.3 Billion for National Security in FY23 Read More
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Europe / Featured / Geopolitics / North America / War in Ukraine

Will Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Change the U.S. Defense Budget Calculus?

February 25, 2022November 14, 2022 - by Shaun McDougall

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given rise to uncertainty about the broader security situation in Europe, and raises questions about U.S. defense investment as Washington weighs its response options. With …

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Defense / Military Aircraft / North America

U.S. Air Force Could Award Contract for E-3 AWACS Replacement in 2023

February 11, 2022November 28, 2022 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Air Force is seeking information on potential replacements for its E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, and a contract could come as early as FY23, according to …

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Counter UAS / Featured / Geopolitics / Middle East / North America

Explosive Drones and Rockets Target U.S. Coalition Forces in Iraq and Syria

January 6, 2022March 13, 2025 - by Shaun McDougall

U.S. coalition forces saw an uptick in attacks against their facilities this week, likely due to the January 3 anniversary of a U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani …

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Defense / Featured / North America

Senate Recommends Additional Defense Spending in Draft FY22 Appropriations Bill

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 - by Shaun McDougall

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its version of the FY22 defense spending bill earlier this week. The committee recommends adding billions of dollars to the FY22 defense spending bill, mirroring …

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Defense / Featured / North America

Senate Panel Adds $16 Billion for Acquisition Programs

September 30, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Shaun McDougall

The Senate Armed Services Committee filed its version of the FY22 defense authorization bill last week, providing additional insight into the details of the $25 billion defense boost recommended by …

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Defense / Featured / Naval Systems / Pacific Rim

Australia’s Surprise Decision and the Dynamics of the World Submarine Market

September 20, 2021October 12, 2021 - by Richard Sterk

  Australia’s cancellation of its contract with France’s Naval Group for 12 Shortfin Barracuda class submarines (the Shortfin being a conventionally powered variant of the nuclear-powered Barracuda) in favor of …

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Featured / Geopolitics

The Fallout from Australia’s Submarine Decision and Other Ramifications of the AUKUS Pact

September 17, 2021September 21, 2021 - by Daniel Darling

The decision by Australia to scrap its $66 billion deal to purchase French-designed submarines in favor of a nuclear-powered option enveloped within a broader three-nation security pact with the U.S. …

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Featured / Geopolitics / Middle East / North America

Biden Undeterred as Kabul Falls

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 - by Shaun McDougall

The fall of Kabul came much faster than anticipated, but U.S. President Joe Biden says he remains confident in his decision to withdraw American forces.  Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled …

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