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Defense One Radio, Ep. 93: Outlook 2022
We continue our look-ahead to next year, featuring interviews with White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, and more.
Business
Finland Chooses F-35 Over Super Hornet, 3 European Fighters
It’s the second win this year for the F-35 in a European fighter competition.
Policy
Should Killing a Satellite Provoke War on Earth?
A Space Force official says the service is considering how to respond to attacks in orbit.
Threats
Biden Rules Out Sending Troops to Ukraine, at Least for Now
NSA Sullivan says U.S. will limit its support for Kyiv to weapons, pressure in the face of Moscow’s buildup.
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Defense One Radio, Ep. 92: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Defense One's Tara Copp sat down with the SecDef as part of the Outlook 2022 event series.
Threats
Army General Wants More Missile Defense Within First Island Chain
“I don't think we have enough right now,” Maj. Gen. Vowell said.
Policy
Austin Rejects ‘Red Lines’ for Taiwan, Ukraine
As crises loom, defense secretary reveals a bit of his diplomacy-first thinking.
Science & Tech
‘Slow-Boil Crisis’: DIA Needs More Capability to Track Russian, Chinese Tech Work
It takes years to train intelligence analysts, but the Pentagon doesn’t have “that kind of time.”
Threats
Biden to Phone Putin, Lay Out the Economic Consequences of Invading Ukraine
The president has been talking with European allies to craft a united sanctions plan to deliver “significant, severe harm,” a senior administration official said.
Threats
Biden Says a Plan is ‘In Play’ To Deter Russian Aggression in Ukraine
The U.S. president will reportedly speak with Putin by phone in the coming days.
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Energize NATO’s Response to Russia’s Threats Against Ukraine
Signal new efforts to thwart a controversial Russian energy pipeline.
Threats
Ukraine Wants More Exercises, Training with US
Russian military buildup is “atypical,” Ukrainian officials say.
Threats
Pentagon Scrambles to Defend ‘Juicy Targets’ After Rivals’ Space Tests
U.S. Space Force is taking Russia’s destruction of its own satellite as a warning.
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The US Must Turn the Tables on Russia’s Psyops
A post-Cold War fixation on hard power has sapped us of the 21st century’s most potent force.
Threats
Russian Anti-Satellite Missile Launch Into Space ‘Dangerous And Irresponsible,’ State Says
Russia gave the U.S. no warning of launch, Pentagon says. Now ISS is at risk of getting riddled with debris.
Science & Tech
New White House Cyber Director Wants to Fight Like Cobra Kai
Chris Inglis says the government needs to hit would-be attackers where it hurts.
Ideas
Don’t Assume the US Will Fight China and Russia One at a Time
Beijing and Moscow are boosting their strategic coordination along with their militaries.
Science & Tech
Russian Corruption Makes It Harder to Crack Down on Ransomware
Hackers who learned skills in government service are branching out “for their own personal enrichment,” Pentagon cyber leader says.
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The US Should Have Invited Russia to Join Its Counter-Ransomware Initiative
The Biden administration recently hosted a ransomware summit which excluded the Russian government. The United States should have done more to involve Russia in ransomware negotiations.
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