Threats
Russian Sub Fired Missiles at Lviv Training Center, Ukraine Says
The use of such weapons could indicate munitions shortages, expert says.
Ideas
Ending Production of This Warship Is a Mistake
The Navy’s new shipbuilding plan would replace all but three more LPD-17s with a vague plan to get started on a replacement class.
Science & Tech
US Army Is Battle-Testing Cloud Computing
Various commands are trying out the service's cArmy infrastructure for common operating pictures, training, and more.
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Speed and Operational Reach are Essential in War
For decades, the U.S. Army has maintained global aviation advantage.
Ideas
Stop Making a Big Deal of NATO’s Next Members
Moscow wants to pretend that admitting Sweden and Finland would represent a far larger military change than it actually is.
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Ideas
The Middle East’s Indifference to Ukraine Is a Warning
What looks like international solidarity against a lawless invasion is something far more transactional and fragile.
Business
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
Policy
Lawmakers Seek To Flex Dormant Foreign-Policy Muscle On Capitol Hill
“Right now we have an unbroken streak of one,” a Senate aide told Defense One.
Threats
Training, Logistics Snafus Show How US Advisors Could Help Ukraine, Volunteers Say
Time, effort, and materiel are being wasted for lack of a little expertise, say two U.S. volunteers recently returned from the war-torn country.
Ideas
Does the West Want Ukraine to Win or Not?
The relative trickle of advanced weapons to Kyiv suggests Western leaders would be fine with a stalemate.
Threats
Navy Leaders Defend Plan To Cut the Fleet Amid GOP Criticism
“We think at this point we’re throwing good money after bad,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday told the House Armed Services Committee.
Threats
Marine Corps Wants Loitering Munitions for its Infantry Units
Commandant highlighted the weapons’ unpredictability and psychological effects on the enemy at Marine expo.
Policy
Army Suicide Numbers for 2022 ‘Significantly Lower,’ Army Secretary Says
A proposed $99 million gym in Alaska is at the top of the service chief's unfunded priorities list.
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Business
Lockheed Secretly Worked to Block Airbus’ Influence in Washington—While Teaming on Major Pentagon Bid
Internal email reveals U.S. company’s pressure to deny Europeans’ application to powerful trade group.
Policy
Congress’ Plan For Ukraine Aid Surpasses White House Request by $7B
Lawmakers boosted funds for replenishing American weapons’ stocks and supporting European Command operations.
Threats
Russia has Fired Between ‘10 and 12’ Hypersonics into Ukraine, Pentagon Says
The invading force have “blown through” its stockpile of precision guided munitions.
Threats
Intel Leaders Predict ‘Stalemate’ in Ukraine Unless Something Changes
Putin’s losses on the battlefield haven’t changed his ultimate goal.
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