Science & Tech

US issues new sanctions against Russian influence operators

State media and military are working together on a remarkably broad set of aims.

Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 162: Europe in a tight spot

Patrick Tucker unpacks findings from his recent trip to Prague for the 2024 Global Security Conference.

Policy

Moscow’s Iranian-missile deal draws Western sanctions

Arrangement reveals depth of the countries’ relationship—and of the “supply challenges that Russia is facing,” one official said.

Threats

Why there’s no easy answer to Russia’s glide bombs

Allies are still discussing how to counter them, with officials indicating that Ukrainian drone attacks may be the best bet.

Threats

US announces steps to disrupt Russian election-influence campaign

The effort includes sanctions, web-domain seizures, and today's indictments of two Russian state media employees.

Business

RTX fined $200M for exporting defense tech to China, Russia, Iran

Among other violations, employees traveled abroad with unauthorized technical data about U.S. aircraft and other weapons.

Policy

European officials vow to boost defense production, but some worry it won’t be enough

Security elites gathering in Prague say it’s time for Europe to step up military support for Ukraine…and Europe.