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US Sending Patrol Boats to Help Ukraine Control Its Rivers
Vessels plus Harpoons could also help defend Odesa port, defense official says.
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US Sending More HIMARS Artillery to Ukraine
Just days after announcing a new billion-dollar weapons shipment, the White House announces $450 million more.
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Ukrainian Fighter Pilots: Send Better Jets and Air Defenses
They’ve shot down a few Russian cruise missiles—but they could do far more with modern gear.
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US Pledges More Weapons to Ukraine, But Milley Warns ‘The Numbers Clearly Favor The Russians’
More Javelins, Howitzers, long-range rockets are on the way, but will they arrive in time to make a difference?
Science & Tech
Tomorrow’s Missile-Warning Satellites Will Join SBIRS, Not Replace Them: Space Systems Command
Off-the-shelf spacecraft and lunar-mission gear are also on the table for Space Force’s acquisition command.
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As More Aviation Accidents Pile Up, Key Safety Recommendations Remain Undone
Pentagon officials say they’re still working on the December 2020 suggestions of a congressional commission.
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After Deadly Aviation Crashes, Congress May Tighten Pentagon Focus on Why
2023 budget also seeks report on risks to anti-tank and anti-aircraft munition stockpiles after U.S. surge to Ukraine.
Policy
Latest Ukraine Arms Package Includes HIMARS, Mi-17s, and Thousands of Artillery Rounds
DOD policy chief explains rationale for sending the most advanced artillery weapons yet.
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US to Send Ukraine Advanced Rockets; Kyiv Promises Not to Fire Into Russia
The fourth large arms package announced by the administration includes HIMARS for defensive use only, as Biden eyes “negotiating table.”
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Has Ukraine Broken the Russian Military?
With thousands of troops dead, Russia seems desperate for new soldiers—allowing enlistees as old as 50, U.S. defense official says.
Policy
Despite Biden’s Latest, Pentagon Says Nothing Has Changed On US Defense of Taiwan
The president suggested that the U.S. is willing to get involved militarily—which could mean troops.
Policy
Biden’s Asia Trip is ‘Proof’ That US Can Focus On Two Fronts At Once, Officials Argue
His first presidential Pacific crossing aims to convince wary leaders that Washington is not losing focus on China.
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Pentagon May Give Sweden, Finland More Security Aid
Russia has issued vague threats over the countries' applications to join the alliance.
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