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On this date July 2, 2022
July 2, 1943: First Lt. Charles Blakesly Hall, a member of the 99th Fighter Squadron became the first Tuskegee Airmen... Read Story The post On this date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Air Force seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs July 1, 2022
The Department of the Air Force is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the... Read Story The post Air Force seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
U.S. to increase presence in Europe, strengthen NATO alliance June 29, 2022
The United States will enlarge its troop presence in Europe, strengthening the NATO alliance. President Joe Biden made the announcement... Read Story The post U.S. to increase presence in Europe, strengthen NATO alliance appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
New BLOS capability on the horizon for B-52s, first IRIS air demo complete June 28, 2022
The Air Force has moved one step closer to equipping B-52s with a new beyond line-of-sight communication capability called IRIS.... Read Story The post New BLOS capability on the horizon for B-52s, first IRIS air demo complete appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Two security assistance packages for Ukraine contribute to coastal, waterway defense June 28, 2022
In the last month, the U.S. pledged more than $1.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Some of that assistance... Read Story The post Two security assistance packages for Ukraine contribute to coastal, waterway defense appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
First Global Hawk Block-30s transition to civilian partners June 27, 2022
Airmen of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., divested five RQ-4 Block 30s by transferring... Read Story The post First Global Hawk Block-30s transition to civilian partners appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
President Biden authorizes a further $450 million in support for Ukraine June 27, 2022
President Joe Biden has given DOD authorization for a drawdown of up to $450 million to meet Ukraine’s critical arms... Read Story The post President Biden authorizes a further $450 million in support for Ukraine appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Navy’s BAMS-D unmanned aircraft returns to U.S. after over decade-long deployment June 27, 2022
The Navy’s Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Demonstrator (BAMS-D) returned from Fifth Fleet to its home base at Naval Air Station... Read Story The post Navy’s BAMS-D unmanned aircraft returns to U.S. after over decade-long deployment appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
Army leaders, experts collaborate to meet future equipping demands June 27, 2022
U.S. Army leaders and senior experts met for a conference from June 13-16, 2022, at Army Materiel Command headquarters, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.,... Read Story The post Army leaders, experts collaborate to meet future equipping demands appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
On This Date June 25, 2022
June 25, 1928: The Boeing P-12 made its maiden flight. It was developed as a private venture to replace the Boeing F2B and F3B with... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.

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US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile July 1, 2022
The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says July 1, 2022
Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide July 1, 2022
Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault July 1, 2022
“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
How this E-8 bought a McLaren without financing at 27 percent June 30, 2022
Patience is the key to owning the car of your dreams without breaking the bank. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
New helmet for most Air Force pilots is on the way June 30, 2022
F-15E Strike Eagle pilots will be the first to get the new gear after production, which tentatively begins in 2024. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Ex-Air Force staff sergeant pleads guilty in sheriff deputy’s killing June 29, 2022
Steven Carrillo pleaded guilty Monday to the murder of Santa Cruz County Sheriff Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller on June 6, 2020, according to prosecutors. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Air Guard troops doing space missions face identity crisis June 28, 2022
Commanders say Air National Guard troops assigned to space missions have become orphans as leaders wrangle over whether to create a Space National Guard. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
US strike kills al-Qaida-linked commander in Syria June 28, 2022
The attack on the suspected militant is the latest in a series of strikes over the past years targeting al-Qaida-linked militants in northwestern Syria. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
James Mattis gets married — leaving behind his love, the Marine Corps June 28, 2022
Jim Mattis was married in a Las Vegas ceremony. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait June 27, 2022
The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Iowa man fined $855 for injuring Marine while shooting at a squirrel June 27, 2022
The now Marine experiences memory loss, is unable to walk unassisted and can no longer use his left arm. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Air Force acquisition chief talks drone wingmen, supply chains, and the B-21 June 27, 2022
The Air Force is focusing on fielding a drone wingman in time for the Next Generation Air Dominance program reaching IOC by the end of this decade, said Andrew Hunter. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Air Force ROTC cadet dies, 2 others injured in training accident June 27, 2022
Nineteen Air Force ROTC cadets were participating in a training opportunity at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho when the accident happened. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Kennedy confirmed as Air Force cyber boss June 27, 2022
Air Force Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy was approved by voice vote on June 23 to lead the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and receive his third star. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
New York air guardsmen awarded for valor in Afghanistan evacuation June 26, 2022
The C-17 crew brought in special ops to rescue Americans on the ground, evacuated Afghans in danger and transported the remains of U.S. troops. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Air Force’s first female special tactics officer earns coveted scarlet beret June 24, 2022
The female airman faces about another year of advanced skills training before she is assigned to an operational unit. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control June 24, 2022
“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.” [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Deadline approaching for troops to apply to join Space Force June 23, 2022
The Space Force plans to employ 15,000 troops and civilians by the end of the year. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
TikToker joins the Army for a day June 23, 2022
Victor Fontanez, known online as VicBlends, spent the day at Fort Benning. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Elbit Systems lands $548m contract for networked warfare capabilities July 1, 2022
The company’s TIGER-X networking middleware will support an unnamed Asia-Pacific defence customer. The post Elbit Systems lands $548m contract for networked warfare capabilities appeared first on Army Technology.
Top tweets: US and NATO supporting Ukraine and more July 1, 2022
Army Technology lists five of the top tweets on land warfare in Q1 2022 based on data from GlobalData’s Aerospace, Defence and Security (ADS) Influencer Platform. The top tweets are based on total engagements (likes and retweets) received on tweets from more than 177 land warfare experts tracked by GlobalData’s ADS Influencer platform during the […]
Allied leaders sign LoC for new Nato Innovation Fund July 1, 2022
The fund will invest €1bn in early-stage start-ups working on dual-use emerging technologies. The post Allied leaders sign LoC for new Nato Innovation Fund appeared first on Army Technology.
Reform of the UK’s Single Source Contract Regulations July 1, 2022
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) first issued SSCRs in 2014 to address problems occurring with non-competitive defense procurement. The post Reform of the UK’s Single Source Contract Regulations appeared first on Army Technology.
Exploring the next generation of armoured vehicles unveiled at Eurosatory 2022 July 1, 2022
Armoured vehicles on display at Eurosatory highlighted the defence industry's rapid response to the need to modernise land forces. The post Exploring the next generation of armoured vehicles unveiled at Eurosatory 2022 appeared first on Army Technology.
UK pledges £1bn more in military aid to Ukraine July 1, 2022
The latest package will include air defence systems, uncrewed aerial vehicles, and electronic warfare equipment. The post UK pledges £1bn more in military aid to Ukraine appeared first on Army Technology.
BAE Systems’ RTD test-fires APKWS laser-guided rocket June 30, 2022
The Robotic Technology Demonstrator fired rockets at ground targets as part of the US Army’s EDGE 22 exercise. The post BAE Systems’ RTD test-fires APKWS laser-guided rocket appeared first on Army Technology.
Ukraine-Russia war: The first four months in numbers June 30, 2022
As NATO increases its eastern front presence, the calculus of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine provides sobering reading. The post Ukraine-Russia war: The first four months in numbers appeared first on Army Technology.
General Dynamics wins $1.14bn US contract for MPF vehicles June 30, 2022
The mobile protected firepower vehicles will support the Infantry Brigade Combat Teams with more firepower. The post General Dynamics wins $1.14bn US contract for MPF vehicles appeared first on Army Technology.
Norway and UK to provide more M270 MLRS units to Ukraine June 30, 2022
Norway will also donate 5,000 grenades and the UK will contribute more forces to Nato to deal with future threats. The post Norway and UK to provide more M270 MLRS units to Ukraine appeared first on Army Technology.

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‘A powerful signal:’ What it means to send two more DDGs to Spain July 1, 2022
Lawmakers have spent years lobbying the Pentagon to send more ships to Spain to reinforce NATO. But experts say there are many issues still to work out.
DoD agency wants to put weapons monitors on the ground in Ukraine July 1, 2022
“Once we have more people in country, we should be in a position to actually go do more physical validation [and] verification, going forward,” said Jed Royal, deputy director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
CDAO governing council aims for transparency, voice for key stakeholders July 1, 2022
“So any business that we want to do on behalf of the department, that’s our place to duke it out, to collaborate, to really get the feedback from all the different stakeholders we need in the organization before we bring that to the deputy,” Margaret Palmieri, deputy CDAO, said Tuesday.
Experimental missile warning satellite will test tech for Space Force use in multiple orbits July 1, 2022
The WFOV satellite, being built by Boeing’s Millennium Space Systems, is expected to launch this evening on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket, under the National Security Space Launch program.
Aerojet CEO wins proxy war against exec chairman, preliminary results show July 1, 2022
Preliminary results show that the eight person slate led by Aerojet CEO Eileen Drake captured about 75% of shareholder votes.
GhostEye® MR: A new radar for medium‐range air defense July 1, 2022
[Sponsored] The latest addition to the Raytheon Missiles & Defense GhostEye® family of radars counters escalating threats
Coast Guard picks Austal for $3.3 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program June 30, 2022
The Offshore Patrol Cutter is one of the Coast Guard’s top acquisition priorities, on par with its heavy icebreakers.
NATO leaders establish new €1B innovation fund, accelerator June 30, 2022
“It is essential that we do everything in our power to remain at the forefront of innovation and technology,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Northrop Grumman to build Space Force prototype for cyber protection of satellite networks June 30, 2022
The prototype, called Space End Crypto Unit (ECU), is being developed in tandem electronics firm Aeronix, with planned delivery in 2024.
Randy George assigned as next Army vice chief, new leaders named in modernization offices June 30, 2022
The announced assignments will see new faces heading to important acquisition posts in the Army.
Seeking regional partners, UAE’s Edge Group wants to be ‘not just simply a vendor’: CEO June 30, 2022
The conglomeration of 25 entities is focusing on drones, AI and munitions, CEO Mansour Almulla says.
The last thing the Navy needs is another congressional panel June 30, 2022
Responding to sharp criticism of his former service — in print in a Breaking Defense op-ed and implied in new legislation — retired Adm. James Foggo says the Navy needs support, not more onerous oversight.
An island, an amphib, a typhoon: Navy hosts climate-focused war game June 29, 2022
The war game is the first in a series of many to explore how the impact of climate change — from storms to fires — could affect operations, according to a senior official.
Gulf states willing to host Israeli sensors for air-defense network: Sources June 29, 2022
Breaking Defense has previously reported on tentative interest from Saudi Arabia and the UAE for Israeli-made air defense capabilities; should those deals come to fruition they would likely be integrated into this network as well.
New Space Force acquisition exec eschews more reorganization June 29, 2022
Frank Calvelli says he will use the congressionally mandated Space Acquisition Council to herd the various Space Force acquisition cats.

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Biden says US ‘should sell’ F-16 Fighter Jets to Turkey June 30, 2022
DefenceTalkPresident Joe Biden on Thursday said the United States should go ahead with the delayed sale of F-16 warplanes to Turkey but noted that Congress needs to give approval. “We should sell them the F-16 jets and modernise those jets as well,” Biden said, adding there was “no quid pro quo” linking the sale to […]
NATO wary of Russian, Chinese ‘gains’ on southern flank June 30, 2022
DefenceTalkNATO chief Jens Stoltenberg pledged more support Thursday for countries in Africa and the Middle East as the alliance looks to compete with Russia’s and China’s growing influence in the regions. Leaders meeting at a summit in Madrid discussed “how Russia and China continue to seek political, economic and military gain across our southern neighborhood”, […]
Greece formalizes request for US-made F-35 fighter jets: PM June 30, 2022
DefenceTalkGreece has formalized a request for US-made F-35 fighter jets, its prime minister said Thursday, with Athens seeking to bolster its airforce amid tension with neighboring Turkey. “It is our intention to acquire a squadron of F-35s, with a possible option on a second (squadron),” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at the end of a […]
Relief and concern in Sweden after NATO deal with Turkey June 30, 2022
DefenceTalkSweden may have clinched a surprise deal with Turkey paving the way for its NATO membership, but Kurds and leftwing parties expressed concern Wednesday about the concessions made to Ankara. “We did not cave in to (Turkish President Recep Tayyip) Erdogan”, Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde said from the NATO summit in Madrid where the […]
Norway to send rocket launchers to Ukraine June 30, 2022
DefenceTalkNorway said Wednesday it would donate three multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine, following similar decisions made by Britain, Germany and the United States. Kyiv, whose forces are struggling to defend the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, has repeatedly called on its allies to provide more heavy weaponry. “We must continue to support Ukraine so that […]
Britain boosts military aid to Ukraine June 30, 2022
DefenceTalkBritain pledged another £1 billion ($1.2 billion) in military aid to Ukraine Wednesday to help it fend off Russia’s invasion, including air-defence systems and drones. The fresh funds will bring Britain’s total military support to Kyiv since the start of the war in late February to £2.3 billion, Downing Street said in a statement. The […]
‘No problem’ for Russia if Finland, Sweden join NATO: Putin June 30, 2022
DefenceTalkRussia has “no problem” if Finland and Sweden join NATO, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. “We don’t have problems with Sweden and Finland like we do with Ukraine,” Putin told a news conference in the Turkmenistan capital of Ashgabat. “We don’t have territorial differences,” the Russian leader continued. “There is nothing that could bother […]
Slovakia to buy 152 Swedish combat vehicles June 29, 2022
DefenceTalkNATO member Slovakia, which shares a border with Ukraine, said Tuesday it plans to buy 152 tracked combat vehicles from Sweden’s BAE Systems Hagglunds as it steps up its military capabilities. “The government has approved this historic project for the armed forces,” Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said on his Facebook page. “We’re going to increase […]
Finland, Sweden leaders to discuss NATO bid with Erdogan June 27, 2022
DefenceTalkFinnish and Swedish leaders will discuss their stalled NATO bids with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday at the start of an alliance summit in Madrid, Helsinki said on Monday. But Turkey said the four-way meeting, which will also involve NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, did not mean that Ankara was close to lifting its […]
Canada sends 2 warships to Baltic Sea to bolster security June 27, 2022
DefenceTalkCanada on Sunday deployed two warships to the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic, joining a pair of frigates already in the region, to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Kingston and Summerside set sail for a four-month deployment as part of “deterrence measures in Central […]

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Fifth Third Bancorp Buys 1,467 Shares of The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) July 2, 2022
Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its stake in The Southern Company (NYSE:SO – Get Rating) by 1.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 99,304 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,467 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp’s […]
KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC Trims Stake in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) July 2, 2022
KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC lessened its stake in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE – Get Rating) by 9.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 40,027 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 4,068 shares during the period. KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC’s holdings […]
Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC Sells 2,167 Shares of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) July 2, 2022
Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC lowered its holdings in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE – Get Rating) by 25.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,334 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after selling 2,167 shares during the period. Signature […]
Wedbush Securities Inc. Buys 9,420 Shares of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) July 2, 2022
Wedbush Securities Inc. grew its stake in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE – Get Rating) by 4.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 215,201 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,420 shares during the quarter. Pfizer comprises about 0.5% […]
Prosperity Consulting Group LLC Buys 2,789 Shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) July 2, 2022
Prosperity Consulting Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – Get Rating) by 27.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 13,051 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,789 shares during the period. Visa accounts […]
Karpas Strategies LLC Acquires 1,774 Shares of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) July 2, 2022
Karpas Strategies LLC increased its holdings in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE – Get Rating) by 1.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 138,725 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,774 shares during the quarter. Pfizer comprises approximately […]
Foundations Investment Advisors LLC Has $1.92 Million Stake in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) July 2, 2022
Foundations Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE – Get Rating) by 24.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 36,225 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after buying an additional 7,074 shares during the […]
Reliant Investment Management LLC Increases Position in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) July 2, 2022
Reliant Investment Management LLC lifted its position in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG – Get Rating) by 6.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,386 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 410 shares […]
Whelan Financial Makes New Investment in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) July 2, 2022
Whelan Financial purchased a new position in shares of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG – Get Rating) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 1,504 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $230,000. Procter & Gamble accounts for 0.1% of Whelan Financial’s portfolio, making […]
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Shares Sold by Matthew Goff Investment Advisor LLC July 2, 2022
Matthew Goff Investment Advisor LLC decreased its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Get Rating) by 15.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 343 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 61 shares during the quarter. Matthew […]
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Shares Sold by Prosperity Consulting Group LLC July 2, 2022
Prosperity Consulting Group LLC lowered its holdings in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ – Get Rating) by 1.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 31,560 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock after selling 368 shares during the quarter. Verizon Communications accounts for […]
Wedbush Securities Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) July 2, 2022
Wedbush Securities Inc. boosted its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Get Rating) by 18.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,854 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 902 shares during the quarter. Alphabet makes up […]
Ellevest Inc. Has $1.07 Million Position in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) July 2, 2022
Ellevest Inc. raised its stake in Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ – Get Rating) by 33.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 20,998 shares of the cell phone carrier’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,280 shares during the period. Ellevest […]
Prosperity Consulting Group LLC Acquires 278 Shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) July 2, 2022
Prosperity Consulting Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS – Get Rating) by 4.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,418 shares of the entertainment giant’s stock after acquiring an additional […]
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Shares Acquired by Foundations Investment Advisors LLC July 2, 2022
Foundations Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Get Rating) by 78.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 331 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 145 shares during the period. […]
KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC Buys 18 Shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) July 2, 2022
KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG – Get Rating) by 2.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 845 shares of the information services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 18 shares during the […]
800 Shares in NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA) Bought by Reliant Investment Management LLC July 2, 2022
Reliant Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Rating) in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 800 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock, valued at approximately $218,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently […]
Prosperity Consulting Group LLC Trims Stake in The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) July 2, 2022
Prosperity Consulting Group LLC reduced its position in shares of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG – Get Rating) by 1.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 10,645 shares of the company’s stock after selling 174 shares during the […]
Alhambra Investment Partners LLC Has $1.17 Million Stock Position in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) July 2, 2022
Alhambra Investment Partners LLC raised its holdings in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – Get Rating) by 1.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,273 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock after acquiring an additional 52 shares during the quarter. Alhambra Investment Partners LLC’s […]
Secure Asset Management LLC Buys 593 Shares of Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX) July 2, 2022
Secure Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Chevron Co. (NYSE:CVX – Get Rating) by 15.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 4,382 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 593 shares during the quarter. […]

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Australia to assess potential defects of Guardian-class patrol boats July 1, 2022
Australia's Department of Defence (DoD) and shipbuilder Austal are flying specialists to several Pacific Island countries to assess possible technical defects of...
Poland signs for AW149 helicopters July 1, 2022
Poland has signed for Leonardo AW149 helicopters, two weeks after the country's defence minister said a deal would be sealed “in the near future”.
US Army interested in enhanced M-SHORAD capability for ground threats July 1, 2022
The US Army wants soldiers using the Stryker-based Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) weapon to also be able to target ground threats and is seeking information...
Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders elect CEO slate to board July 1, 2022
A slate of candidates led by Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO Eileen Drake has won the publicly traded company's contentious election for board of directors, defeating a group led...
Update: Sikorsky to deliver hundreds more Black Hawks to US Army and FMS customers July 1, 2022
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has contracted Sikorsky to deliver 255 H-60 Black Hawk helicopters for the US Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.
Greece submits letter of request for F-35 June 30, 2022
Greece's plans to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) have taken a step forward, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis saying on...
Ukraine conflict: NATO invites Finland and Sweden to become alliance members June 30, 2022
NATO leaders invited Finland and Sweden to become the alliance's 31st and 32nd members on the first day of their 29–30 June summit in Madrid. Speaking to journalists on...
Sweden signs for GlobalEyes June 30, 2022
The Swedish government has contracted Saab to deliver two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the country's armed forces.
Ukraine conflict: Biden beefs up F-35 presence in UK June 30, 2022
The United States is to send two additional squadrons of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft to the United Kingdom as part of a wider...
Ukraine conflict: Baykar to commit entire Bayraktar production to Ukraine June 30, 2022
Turkey's Baykar will devote all its capacities to meet the needs of the Ukrainian armed forces, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said on 28 June.
Japan to conduct combustion flight test of scramjet engine June 30, 2022
Japan is preparing to conduct the first combustion flight test of its in-development scramjet engine. The engine is intended to power various hypersonic vehicles to...
Lockheed Martin, US Navy seek to develop operational concepts for ship-board laser June 30, 2022
As the US Navy (USN) and Lockheed Martin work through the installation of the company's High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) on...
India tests Abhyas HEAT system at low altitudes June 30, 2022
India has tested its locally developed Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) off the country's east coast.
Indian Army orders mountain variant of WLR June 29, 2022
The Indian Army has ordered six units of a new “mountain variant” of a weapon location radar (WLR) system developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Parker's bid for Meggitt advances June 29, 2022
UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Kwasi Kwarteng is “minded to accept” the commitments that Parker Hannifin Corporation is...
Update: PLA aircraft fly into Taiwan's ADIZ on ‘anti-carrier' exercises June 29, 2022
Twenty-nine Chinese military aircraft flew into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on 21 June, in what was the third-largest air incursion of the zone by...
South Korea backs proposal to acquire additional F-35s June 29, 2022
A defence subcommittee of the South Korean government has backed a proposal to purchase additional Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets.
India tests locally developed laser-guided ATGM June 29, 2022
India test-fired on 28 June its locally developed laser-guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) from an Arjun main battle tank (MBT), the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in New...
Vestdavit receives contract to supply telescopic davits for Royal Danish Navy frigates June 29, 2022
Norwegian manufacturer Vestdavit has developed a new telescopic davit system that will be retrofitted onboard four of the Royal Danish Navy's (RDN's) Absalon- and...
US Army pushes cloud expansion to regional commands June 29, 2022
US Army officials are preparing to move out on a plan to expand the ground service's burgeoning cloud computing capabilities beyond the continental United States...

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Northern Agility 22-1 Advances Agile Combat Employment with Historic Highway Landing July 1, 2022
On June 29, Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, Air Force Special Operations Command MC-12W, C-145A and U-28A aircraft, ...
US Navy George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Certified to Deploy July 1, 2022
The Sailors, ships, squadrons and staffs of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group successfully completed the final deployment certification ...
US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Aircraft Play Integral Role in Exercise Valiant Shield 2022 July 1, 2022
Exercise Valiant Shield 2022 included MQ-9 aircraft in exercise operations for the first time May 25 through June 20 at ...
Oklahoma Guard 138th Fighter Wing F-16 Viper Fighters Receive Fifth-generation Radars July 1, 2022
The 138th Fighter Wing is one of nine Air National Guard bases chosen to receive upgraded, fifth-generation radars for the ...
PZL-Swidnik Awarded Contract for Supply of 32 AW149 Helicopters for Polish Armed Forces July 1, 2022
PZL-Swidnik, the Polish company fully owned by Leonardo, has been awarded a contract by the Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) ...
Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Develop 30mm x 173 Airburst Solution for US Navy June 30, 2022
Rheinmetall to develop a new medium caliber ammunition for the U.S. Navy: The Group’s subsidiary American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc. based ...
Elbit Systems Awarded $548 Million Contract to Supply Multi-Domain Combat Networked Warfare June 30, 2022
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at $548 million to supply military-wide multi-domain combat ...
Saab Receives Order for Two GlobalEye AEW&C Aircrafts for Swedish Air Force June 30, 2022
Saab has today signed a contract with and received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the ...
US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress IRIS Air Demo Complete at Barksdale Air Force Base June 30, 2022
The U.S. Air Force has moved one step closer to equipping B-52 Stratofortress with a new beyond line of sight ...
MBDA KMW and ESG to Develop Joint Fire Support Missile (JFS-M) for HIMARS and M270 June 30, 2022
MBDA Deutschland, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (ESG) have joined forces for work on the development of ...

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Erdogan Claims Turkey Will Soon Have the World’s Strongest Military: Here’s Why That Won't Happen July 2, 2022
Turkey’s National Defense University in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 2 pledged that the country would soon field the world’s “number one” armed forces in the world. “In the construction of a great and powerful Turkey… there is no threat that the army cannot overcome on land, at
Chinese Air Group Simulates Striking Aircraft Carriers Near Taiwan: J-16, J-11B, Su-30 and H-6 Combat Jets Involved July 1, 2022
On June 29 it was reported by multiple sources that 29 fighters from the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) had eight days prior launched a major simulated strike demonstrating their ability to neutralise enemy aircraft carriers near the Taiwan Strait. This occurred amid growing tensions
Another Failure in High Profile Hypersonic Weapons Test Sees American Efforts to Catch Up Frustrated July 1, 2022
The U.S. Department of Defence announced on June 30 that a new test of a hypersonic missile in Hawaii ended in failure, marking the latest of multiple setbacks to such development efforts. “The Department remains confident that it is on track to field offensive and defensive hypersonic capabilities
Turkey Downgrades its Fighter Ambitions: Modernised F-16s Don’t Come Close to Replacing the F-35 July 1, 2022
On June 29 U.S. officials indicated for the first time that Turkey may be granted permission to purchase modernised F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth generation fighter jets for its air force. Celeste Wallander from the Department of Defence announced that day: “Strong Turkish defence capabilities
U.S. Air Force Tones Down Ambitions for Sixth Generation Fighter Program Due to Complexity July 1, 2022
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has announced that Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program will follow a more traditional and likely much longer development schedule, reversing prior claims that new technologies could allow new fighters to be developed much more quickly and enter
The World's Fastest Combat Jets Guard Africa's Largest Country: How Dangerous Are Algeria's MiG-25 Foxbats? June 28, 2022
Long considered to field the most capable combat inventory in Africa, the Algerian Air Force deploys the continent’s only large fighter fleet comprised entirely of modern fourth generation designs with nine units comprised of Su-30MKA, MiG-29 and Su-24 aircraft. Where Algeria long since retired
Another Aerial Victory for the Su-35? Ukrainian MiG-29 Shot Down By Russian Fighter Over Zelenodolsk June 26, 2022
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 was reported to have been shot down in air to air combat on June 26, with the Russian Defense Ministry confirming that day that an air battle occurred over Ukrainian skies near the city of Zelenodolsk in the Dnepropetrovsk Region during which a MiG was brought down.
Belarus to Receive Russian Iskander Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Systems Within Months - Putin June 26, 2022
On June 25 Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the country’s sole military ally in Europe, the neighbouring post-Soviet state of Belarus, would receive Iskadner-M ballistic missile systems within month. Addressing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, he stated to this effect: "As
India’s Top Fighter the Su-30MKI Arrives in Egypt for Drills: Will it Influence Cairo’s Decision to Buy Similarly Capable Jets? June 26, 2022
On June 26 Su-30MKI heavyweight fighters from the Indian Air Force were confirmed to have arrived in Egypt to participate in a month long tactical leadership program, with the long range aircraft having flown non stop into Africa while refuelling over the Persian Gulf with support of United Arab
France Retires Mirage 2000C Fighters After Four Decades in Service: Just How Obsolete Were They? June 25, 2022
On June 23 the French Air Force retired its final squadron of Mirage 2000C single engine lightweight fighters, a class which fist entered service in 1983 and represented France’s first fourth generation fighter. The last unit to use the aircraft, the Escadron de Chasse 2/5, is expected to re-equip
Top Seven Most Outstanding Features of Russia’s New Su-57 Fighter: From Sextuple Radars to Laser Defences June 25, 2022
Entering service from December 2020, the Russian Su-57 next generation fighter has yet to be fielded at squadron level strength but is expected to see three full units in service by the end of the current State Armaments Plan in 2027. A successor to the ambitious MiG 1.42 program which was
Spain Orders Modernised Eurofighters For Just 34 Percent the Price Kuwait Paid: $108 Million Each June 24, 2022
The Spanish Air Force is set to acquire 20 new Eurofighter medium weight twin engine aircraft, including 16 single seater and four twin seater jets under a €2.043 billon ($2.15 billion) contract. This comes amid rising tensions with neighbouring Algeria, and as Spain has taken a leading role in
U.S. Congress Tries to Block Air Force Plans for 2023 Retirement of F-22 Fighters: This is Why the Pentagon Wants Them Gone June 22, 2022
U.S. Air Force plans to begin retirement of F-22 Raptor fifth generation fighters from service in 2023 have been met with strong opposition from both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, which have pressed to not only keep the small fleet at full strength but also to invest heavily in
China’s Top Destroyer Lhasa Holds First Far Sea Drills Near Japan: How Capable is the Stealthy New Warship? June 20, 2022
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s most capable destroyer the Lhasa, which was commissioned in March 2021 as the second ship of the Type 055 Class, has been deployed to the East Sea, known in the West as the Sea of Japan, for its first far sea exercises. The ship is one of
Russian Air Defences Neutralise Four Ukrainian Tochka Ballistic Missiles and 24 Rockets to Guard at Donbas Regions June 19, 2022
On June 18 the Russian Defence Ministry announced that the country’s air defences had intercepted four Ukrainian Tochka-U ballistic missiles and 24 Uragan rockets to protect targets in the Donbas regions, with the ballistic missiles having been fired at the Stakhanov, Kalinovo and Almaznaya regions
China Has Been Teasing the World’s ‘Top Flanker’ for Years: It Has Finally Entered Production as the J-15B June 19, 2022
Following the launch on June 17 of China’s first flattop carrier, the warship Fujian estimated to displace over 80,000 tons, new images of the country’s carrier based fighter the J-15B have confirmed longstanding speculation that the aircraft is in fact a navalised derivative of a fighter
U.S. Air National Guard F-35 Stealth Fighters Deploy Near Ukraine with Live Anti Aircraft Missiles June 18, 2022
On June 17 two F-35A fifth generation fighters from the Vermont Air National Guard landed in Petrovec Military Airport near the city of Skopje, North Macedonia, carrying live AIM-120 air to air missiles in what was widely seen as a planned show of force aimed at Russia. Flights by fighters with
The First Chinese Supercarrier 'Fujian' Was Just Launched in Shanghai: How is it Different From Other Carriers? June 17, 2022
On June 17 the first Type 003 Class supercarrier was launched at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai following weeks of anticipation, with the warship estimate to displace between 85,000 and 100,000 tons being by far the largest at sea outside the United States Navy. The ship, named Fujian at the
Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighters Deployed to Suppress Ukrainian Air Defences - Reports June 15, 2022
Following reports in March that the Russian Air Force had deployed Su-57 fifth generation fighters to support military operations in Ukraine, which were confirmed in May by insiders speaking to state media outlets, reports from Russian media outlets in early June have indicated that the aircraft’s
Drydock Flooded Ready For Launch of China’s First Supercarrier: What Capabilities Are Expected? June 15, 2022
The long anticipated launch of the first Chinese supercarreir, and the sixth carrier warship built in the country, has seen predictions for its schedule moved forwards after satellite imagery released on June 14 showed the warship’s dry dock at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai flooded in preparation.

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International maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022 begins July 1, 2022
RIMPAC exercise aims to strengthen collective forces and promote an open and free Indo-Pacific. The post International maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022 begins appeared first on Naval Technology.
Naval Group signs key contracts for Hellenic Navy’s FDI programme July 1, 2022
The company has awarded contracts to four Hellenic companies as part of its Industrial Participation plan. The post Naval Group signs key contracts for Hellenic Navy’s FDI programme appeared first on Naval Technology.
American Rheinmetall Munitions to provide airburst solution for US Navy July 1, 2022
The US Navy’s other transaction agreement (OTA) contract has an estimated value of $14.3m. The post American Rheinmetall Munitions to provide airburst solution for US Navy appeared first on Naval Technology.
Construction begins on RCN’s fifth Harry DeWolf-class AOPS June 30, 2022
The AOPSs are being constructed under the Canadian Government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. The post Construction begins on RCN’s fifth Harry DeWolf-class AOPS appeared first on Naval Technology.
Turkey’s STM500 submarine enters pressure hull test production phase June 30, 2022
The diesel-electric attack submarine is designed to operate in shallow and open sea waters. The post Turkey’s STM500 submarine enters pressure hull test production phase appeared first on Naval Technology.
US Navy awards contract modifications for two T-AO oilers and ESB ship June 30, 2022
Construction of vessels is expected to start in the third quarter of 2023 and continue into 2027. The post US Navy awards contract modifications for two T-AO oilers and ESB ship appeared first on Naval Technology.
RE2 achieves technical milestone with robotic gripper for US Navy June 29, 2022
The underwater robotic gripper STARFISH is being developed for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and mine countermeasures. The post RE2 achieves technical milestone with robotic gripper for US Navy appeared first on Naval Technology.
Vard Marine continues to innovate while building on its successes in ship design June 29, 2022
The widespread adoption of specialised offshore patrol vessels has been one of the key maritime developments of the post-Cold War era. This specialist shipbuilder's most recent achievement has been the Approval in Principle by Lloyd's Register of its Vard 7 125 Next-Generation OPV The post Vard Marine continues to innovate while building on its successes […]
RI&S demonstrates key JADC2 capability for US military June 29, 2022
The experiment demonstrated the ability to collect, process and distribute targeting data across military units. The post RI&S demonstrates key JADC2 capability for US military appeared first on Naval Technology.
Synthetic effect – does simulation offer a solution to readiness problem? June 29, 2022
Simulation and synthetic environments could offer a way to help solve the data crunch in warfare. The post Synthetic effect – does simulation offer a solution to readiness problem? appeared first on Naval Technology.

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US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile July 1, 2022
The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says July 1, 2022
Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide July 1, 2022
Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.
Navy-Marine war game puts their climate action strategy to the test June 30, 2022
The scenario involved a Navy amphibious ready group and an embarked Marine expeditionary group poised to conduct an exercise with a partner nation amid storms and a typhoon.
Oops! Navy helo ‘rigging failure’ sends five missiles into the Pacific June 30, 2022
Efforts to recover the RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles have begun.
How this E-8 bought a McLaren without financing at 27 percent June 30, 2022
Patience is the key to owning the car of your dreams without breaking the bank.
Navy christens expeditionary sea base named after Marine Medal of Honor recipient June 30, 2022
The ship is named after Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley.
Four former Navy officers convicted in ‘Fat Leonard’ bribery trial June 30, 2022
The jury deadlocked and reached no verdict on charges against a fifth defendant, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
MyNavy HR Facebook to sailors: please stop trolling us June 29, 2022
The Facebook page has morphed into a motley array of justifiable sailor snark
Two more Navy destroyers will be homeported in Rota, Spain June 29, 2022
Navy officials said those moves won't occur until fiscal year 2024 at the earliest.
US strike kills al-Qaida-linked commander in Syria June 28, 2022
The attack on the suspected militant is the latest in a series of strikes over the past years targeting al-Qaida-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
James Mattis gets married — leaving behind his love, the Marine Corps June 28, 2022
Jim Mattis was married in a Las Vegas ceremony.
Navy slows F-35 orders amid rising readiness grades of its fighter fleet June 28, 2022
Though top U.S. Navy leadership told lawmakers that COVID-related problems alone, including supply-chain shortages, drove the decision to ask for fewer F-35C Joint Strike Fighters in next year’s...
Iowa man fined $855 for injuring Marine while shooting at a squirrel June 27, 2022
The now Marine experiences memory loss, is unable to walk unassisted and can no longer use his left arm.
Navy officer sentenced to life for murdering his wife in Belgium June 27, 2022
The Navy declined to take on the case until former Defense Secretary James Mattis forced them to in 2018.
Explorers find USS Samuel B. Roberts shipwreck June 26, 2022
The World War II Navy destroyer has become the deepest wreck to be discovered, according to explorers.
Navy reservist said he stormed Capitol with Proud Boys June 24, 2022
A Navy Reserve sailor told an undercover FBI agent that he stormed the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities said in court records unsealed on Thursday.
Navy chief and petty officer dead in suspected murder-suicide June 23, 2022
Police continue to investigate the June 5 incident.
TikToker joins the Army for a day June 23, 2022
Victor Fontanez, known online as VicBlends, spent the day at Fort Benning.
Marines still have big plans for seabasing ships as 2 head for mothballs June 22, 2022
Proposed ship retirements that would take nine littoral combat ships offline also would end the career of two unconventional seabasing vessels that have less than a decade in service.

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Greece Approves Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Procurement July 1, 2022
The Greek parliamentary committee on weapons and arms has approved the acquisition of 50 Harpoon anti-ship missiles. The post Greece Approves Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Procurement appeared first on The Defense Post.
RAF Upgrades Command and Control System to Defeat Hostile Aircraft July 1, 2022
The Royal Air Force has installed a new command and control system for early detection and response to potential hostile aircraft. The post RAF Upgrades Command and Control System to Defeat Hostile Aircraft appeared first on The Defense Post.
IS Focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — So Should the West July 1, 2022
IS will certainly plan attacks in other regions from its new sub-Saharan African hub, and recent drawdowns by international peacekeepers should be reconsidered. The post IS Focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — So Should the West appeared first on The Defense Post.
Poland Buys 32 Attack Helicopters From Italy’s Leonardo July 1, 2022
Poland, a NATO member bordering Ukraine, will buy 32 AW149 multi-role military helicopters worth $1.83 billion from Italian arms company Leonardo. The post Poland Buys 32 Attack Helicopters From Italy’s Leonardo appeared first on The Defense Post.
L3Harris Unveils Tech That Can Capture Battlefield Imagery From Space July 1, 2022
L3Harris has unveiled a new infrared tech capable of capturing high-resolution imagery and other crucial battlefield information from space. The post L3Harris Unveils Tech That Can Capture Battlefield Imagery From Space appeared first on The Defense Post.
US Hypersonic Weapon Fails in Latest Trial July 1, 2022
The US hypersonic program experienced another setback as a newly-developed missile failed during a recent trial. The post US Hypersonic Weapon Fails in Latest Trial appeared first on The Defense Post.
Erdogan Warns Turkey May Still Block Nordic NATO Drive July 1, 2022
Turkish President Erdogan told Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession deal with Ankara. The post Erdogan Warns Turkey May Still Block Nordic NATO Drive appeared first on The Defense Post.
Sweden Orders GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft From Saab July 1, 2022
Sweden has ordered the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from local aerospace firm Saab. The post Sweden Orders GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft From Saab appeared first on The Defense Post.
EU’s Takuba Anti-Terror Force Quits Junta-Controlled Mali July 1, 2022
The French-led Takuba task force of EU special forces has officially ceased operating in Mali, France announced Friday. The post EU’s Takuba Anti-Terror Force Quits Junta-Controlled Mali appeared first on The Defense Post.
Qatar Gives Cash-Strapped Lebanese Army $60M: Ministry July 1, 2022
Energy-rich Qatar has given Lebanon's cash-strapped armed forces $60 million. The post Qatar Gives Cash-Strapped Lebanese Army $60M: Ministry appeared first on The Defense Post.

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Driving the Dark Road to the Future: A Guide to Revitalizing Defense Planning and Strategic Analysis July 1, 2022
The Secretary and I rely on robust analysis to inform strategic decisions on policy, risk management, and options for the future force. We need analysis to explore key assumptions, variables, and uncertainty in the future environment, ideally within the context of multiple future scenarios. Organizations seeking strategic decisions must provide the Secretary and I with […]
Ukraine and Russia Grapple with Relentless Battle and Attrition June 30, 2022
Mike Kofman joins the show again to update us on the war in Ukraine. In this episode (which was recorded shortly before Russian forces withdrew from Snake Island), he explains that by focusing on the limited territorial exchanges in the Donbass, we might be missing the bigger strategic picture. Kofman argues that the Donbass is […]
Helping the Leadership Lead June 30, 2022
The U.S. military suffered more than 20,000 casualties in Afghanistan. Then America went home, leaving behind a tattered country with an uncertain future. The victims of this war were left with scars both physical and emotional, from American servicemembers who dedicated years to the conflict only to see the county fall in a few days, […]
To Robot or Not to Robot? Past Analysis of Russian Military Robotics and Today’s War in Ukraine June 30, 2022
Over the past four months, the Russia military analysis community reevaluated earlier assumptions about Moscow’s military’s capabilities, starting from the onset of the Ukraine invasion, through today’s grinding tactics and concepts that show a more competent Russian force eventually emerging against Ukrainian defenders. This reevaluation likewise involved the assessment of unmanned and autonomous capabilities that […]
Show Me the Money: Boost the Pacific Deterrence Initiative June 29, 2022
Eight years ago, Vladimir Putin’s first invasion of Ukraine and illegal seizure of Crimea forced the United States to get serious about deterrence in Europe — and pay for it. In the proceeding years, the United States dedicated nearly $30 billion to the European Deterrence Initiative to reinvigorate U.S. military posture and capabilities on the […]
Global Essay Contest: TNSR Teams Up With Girl Security June 28, 2022
Girl Security and the Texas National Security Review have launched a Global Essay Contest. Winning essays will receive cash prizes and winners would be considered for publication with Texas National Security Review. Deadline to submit to the 2022 Essay Contest is July 31st at Midnight ET. Read more about the details. The post Global Essay […]
Don’t Let Russia Dominate the Strategic Concept June 28, 2022
When NATO members agree on a new Strategic Concept at their summit in Madrid, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will dominate the discussion. But with this existential crisis rightfully taking center stage, other threats have not gone away. The challenge for NATO is to situate Russia’s invasion in a wider strategic context, addressing other key issues […]
The Other Big Lessons That the U.S. Army Should Learn from Ukraine June 27, 2022
The war in Ukraine is the first major land war between two modern militaries equipped with advanced conventional weapons in decades. Its emerging lessons could fundamentally upend our understanding of conflicts that are primarily fought on land, and thus dramatically reshape the future of the U.S. Army. But the U.S. Army risks missing the most […]
A Confidence-Building Defense for NATO June 27, 2022
NATO knows what it needs to do at the upcoming Madrid Summit, but it still does not know how. The alliance is determined to strengthen conventional deterrence on its eastern front and soon its northern flank. Some allies argue that this requires abandoning NATO’s “tripwire” approach and adopting a strategy of “forward defense.” Instead of […]
History is What States Make of It June 24, 2022
Political scientist Alexander Wendt famously (well, in political science circles anyway) observed of the international system that “anarchy is what states make of it.” In this week’s episode of Horns of a Dilemma, we explore the degree to which this observation is true not only of the international system, but also of the mental constructs that […]
Priors and Prejudice: Planning the U.S. Navy’s Future June 24, 2022
Most of us have no idea where we will be in 2050. But the U.S. Navy should — the ships that it is procuring now will most likely still be in service then. Like its fellow seagoing services around the world, the U.S. Navy is forced to engage in painstakingly specific planning for the future […]
Feedback Loops and Fundamental Flaws in Autonomous Warships June 24, 2022
This month, IBM’s Mayflower Autonomous Ship successfully completed a 3,500-mile transatlantic journey, collecting ocean data for research on pollution and climate change. The voyage was a success: Mayflower‘s sensors and machine-learning systems performed flawlessly. The ship did, however, suffer a problem with electrical power. This was also Mayflower’s second attempt at a crossing. The first was scuttled by a failed metal […]
Is Biden’s Approach to Latin America a Problem? June 23, 2022
Chris, Melanie, and Zack take a look at the Summit of the Americas, which was held in Los Angeles at the beginning of June. By all accounts, the summit was poorly organized, and attending leaders were unimpressed with the lack of consultation before the event and with the initiatives set forth by the United States […]
What’s Wrong with Wanting a “Human in the Loop”? June 23, 2022
At the recent conference on the ethics of AI-enabled weapons systems at the U.S. Naval Academy, well over half the talks discussed meaningful human control of AI to some extent. If you work among the AI ethics community, and especially among those working on AI ethics and governance for the military, you are hard-pressed to […]
A More United, Better-Armed Opposition Can Bring Democracy to Myanmar June 23, 2022
Myanmar’s rocky democratic transition ended abruptly in a military coup on February 1, 2021. Yet, the generals have kicked a hornet’s nest. The country’s Bamar majority has long dominated Myanmar, but an assortment of over 20 ethnic armed organizations have contested this situation for decades, and some have taken up arms once more to oppose […]
The Strike Fighter Time Management Problem June 22, 2022
U.S. Navy carrier air wings are not effectively managing their time, and this could cost America dearly given the centrality of the carrier to U.S. naval operations. There is a yawning gap between the desires of commanders and actual capabilities. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet squadrons ought to be specialized in either air-to-surface strike or air-to-air […]
Double Asymmetry: The Inevitability of an Arms Race on the Korean Peninsula June 21, 2022
On June 6, South Korea and the United States test-fired eight ballistic missiles, a day after North Korea test-fired eight of its own ballistic missiles, offering a snapshot of an arms race that has been going on for some time. Since 2019, North Korea has resumed testing its missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles it tested […]
What the Indian Military Won’t Learn from the War in Ukraine June 21, 2022
Much has been written about India’s diplomatic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. And military analysts worldwide are working to draw lessons from the first multi-domain conventional war between “modern” forces in decades. Yet amidst all this, the Indian military establishment itself does not seem appropriately concerned with drawing its own lessons from the […]
Getting Drones Ready for Conventional War June 20, 2022
While the U.S. military fields an impressive arsenal of unmanned aircraft, the effectiveness of these drones is largely unproven in roles beyond counter-terrorism. In Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and elsewhere across the Middle East, drones like the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper provided the United States and its allies with a decisive intelligence and precision-strike capability, […]
Let the Commandant Lead the Marine Corps June 20, 2022
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger is under siege. From former senator, secretary of the Navy, and decorated Marine Corps veteran Jim Webb to living Marine Corps legend Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper, the criticisms of his Force Design 2030 have been loud and comprehensive. On April 1, Politico reported, “an influential group of over […]