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Defense / Naval Systems / North America

New Details Emerge about U.S. Navy’s Desired Fleet Size

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 - by Shaun McDougall

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday released a public version of his 2022 Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) that includes details of the Navy’s desire for a fleet of 373 battle …

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Defense / Featured / North America

Senate Panel Recommends $45 Billion Increase for Defense

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

The Senate Armed Services Committee released a proposed defense policy bill that would increase defense spending by $45 billion in FY23, which would bring the Pentagon budget up to $817.3 …

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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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Featured / Geopolitics / North America

Canada Outlines Plan to Increase Defense Spending and Conduct a New Defense Policy Review

April 11, 2022April 18, 2022 - by Shaun McDougall

Canada can be added to the growing list of countries that have pledged to increase defense spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ottawa released a 2022 budget …

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Defense / Featured / Military Aircraft / North America

Canada Selects F-35 to Replace CF-18 Fleet…Again

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 - by Shaun McDougall

Canada has selected the F-35 to replace its fleet of aging CF-18 Hornet fighters. On March 28, Public Services and Procurement Canada announced the government was entering contract negotiations with …

Canada Selects F-35 to Replace CF-18 Fleet…Again Read More
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Geopolitics / North America

White House Seeking $813.3 Billion for National Security in FY23

March 24, 2022March 25, 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 …

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Europe / Featured / Geopolitics / North America

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

February 25, 2022February 25, 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, 2022February 11, 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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Featured / Geopolitics / Middle East / North America

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

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 - 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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