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- XQ-58A launches at Eglin AFB, Fla. February 1, 2023Read Story The post XQ-58A launches at Eglin AFB, Fla. appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- MQ-4C Triton anti-ice testing underway at Pax River February 1, 2023The MQ-4C Triton test team conducted the first flight to assess the unmanned aircraft system’s ability to fly with wing... Read Story The post MQ-4C Triton anti-ice testing underway at Pax River appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Sesame workshop rolls out self-care content for military families February 1, 2023Like many Americans, emotional well-being is something that many military families have said they’re struggling with since the pandemic started,... Read Story The post Sesame workshop rolls out self-care content for military families appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- CH-53K King Stallion lifts F-35C in external load test February 1, 2023A CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter from Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron performed an external load certification lift... Read Story The post CH-53K King Stallion lifts F-35C in external load test appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- USS America conducts missile launch January 31, 2023PHILIPPINE SEA–The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fired a RIM-116 rolling airframe missile, during routine operations, while... Read Story The post USS America conducts missile launch appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- ‘Top Gun’ or ‘A Beautiful Mind?’ January 31, 2023Hollywood fighter-pilots are smiling, swaggerific, sunglassed men and women always looking to beat somebody at something. In reality, F-35A Lightning... Read Story The post ‘Top Gun’ or ‘A Beautiful Mind?’ appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Modernizing DOD relies on rapidly leveraging commercial technology January 30, 2023The Defense Innovation Unit focuses on leveraging technology from six areas: artificial intelligence/machine learning, autonomy, cyber, energy, human systems and... Read Story The post Modernizing DOD relies on rapidly leveraging commercial technology appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- On This Date January 28, 2023Jan. 28, 1964: Maj. Robert Rushworth flew the 100th X-15 flight near Edwards Air Force Base and, according to the... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Yuma Proving Ground hosts Extended Range Cannon Artillery Soldier touchpoint January 27, 2023U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is at the forefront of Army modernization efforts. Perhaps the highest profile test projects at... Read Story The post Yuma Proving Ground hosts Extended Range Cannon Artillery Soldier touchpoint appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
- Ukraine, Asia drove 50 percent increase in fiscal 2022 arms sales January 27, 2023The Defense Security Cooperation Agency last year saw a substantial increase in the arms sales it administers, including arms purchased... Read Story The post Ukraine, Asia drove 50 percent increase in fiscal 2022 arms sales appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
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- 3D animation shows the inner-workings of an AR-15 August 11, 2022The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
- Everything we know Gen. Milley has told the Jan. 6 panel August 11, 2022Here is all of the publicly released testimony by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in one place.
- Air Mobility Command to give pregnant airmen more privacy under new directive August 11, 2022Under the new guidance, pregnant airmen will be given a general 30-day profile that only documents mobility, duty and fitness requirements restrictions.
- The National Guard has a new weapon in the fight for COVID vaccination August 11, 2022The National Guard is shipping doses of Novavax’s newly approved COVID-19 vaccine out to units in hopes it will help shrink the number of unvaccinated Guardsmen who face expulsion.
- Pentagon reviewing how DC Guard is called up for duty August 11, 2022A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.
- Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton August 10, 2022The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
- Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson August 9, 2022Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
- New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce August 9, 2022Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
- Air Force Academy employee suspected in deadly Colorado shooting August 9, 2022Colorado Springs police believe John Paz shot and killed a woman and El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery before he killed himself.
- Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far August 8, 2022Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
- Georgia residents say Air Force flyover damaged their homes August 5, 2022Residents said the Little League tournament flyover seemed louder and lower than usual and shook their homes.
- Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river August 5, 2022The trio have a September court date.
- Air Force bomb disposal tech charged in April insider attack in Syria August 4, 2022Tech. Sgt. David Wayne Dezwaan Jr., is accused of several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Air Force Reserve’s No. 2 officer takes over as commander August 4, 2022The Air Force Reserve is functioning like the "New England Patriots on a high school team’s budget,” Lt. Gen. John Healy said.
- New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda? August 4, 2022Theaters of War offers a new perspective on the military's relationship with Hollywood.
- Over 500 airmen promoted to colonel as open slots stagnate August 3, 2022About one-third of eligible lieutenant colonels — 555 of nearly 1,800 — were tapped to pin on the full bird.
- ‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food August 3, 2022DFAC food strikes again.
- Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats August 3, 2022New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
- Court blocks Air Force from punishing unvaccinated troops seeking religious waivers August 2, 2022The class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
- 5 military movies that would be better with Velociraptors August 1, 2022We want to see more military movies "raptorized."
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- How weathering steel makes transport systems and construction projects greener February 2, 2023More sustainable and stronger than mild steel, weathering steel lasts considerably longer and needs less maintenance over its lifetime, making it a cost-effective option for transport and construction applications. The post How weathering steel makes transport systems and construction projects greener appeared first on Army Technology.
- Artificial intelligence innovation: Leading companies in remote-controlled drone imaging for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by developments in artificial technology… The post Artificial intelligence innovation: Leading companies in remote-controlled drone imaging for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Army Technology.
- Thales to deliver GM200 radar and air defence systems to Ukraine February 2, 2023The air defence package will include target designators, radio communications, and C2 centres. The post Thales to deliver GM200 radar and air defence systems to Ukraine appeared first on Army Technology.
- Robotics innovation: Leading companies in drone flight control system for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with the conflict in Ukraine driving defence spending… The post Robotics innovation: Leading companies in drone flight control system for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Army Technology.
- Innovation in soldier modernisation: Leading companies in carbon fibre reinforced polyurethanes for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the pressing need for… The post Innovation in soldier modernisation: Leading companies in carbon fibre reinforced polyurethanes for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Army Technology.
- Oshkosh reports net sales of $8.28bn for fiscal year 2022 February 1, 2023The company recorded high order rates in the quarter and a backlog of more than $14bn. The post Oshkosh reports net sales of $8.28bn for fiscal year 2022 appeared first on Army Technology.
- Airbus begins two EU Commission-awarded defence R&D projects February 1, 2023The company has already signed the contracts for the EDOCC and ENGRT projects in December last year. The post Airbus begins two EU Commission-awarded defence R&D projects appeared first on Army Technology.
- GA-ASI performs first Eaglet flight from MQ-1C UAS February 1, 2023Eaglet has been designed to support larger, more powerful sensors and payloads. The post GA-ASI performs first Eaglet flight from MQ-1C UAS appeared first on Army Technology.
- Highlander Partners buys C-UAS provider Black Sage Technologies January 31, 2023Black Sage is the second focused C-UAS acquisition and third overall related investment for Highlander. The post Highlander Partners buys C-UAS provider Black Sage Technologies appeared first on Army Technology.
- US Army selects four contractors to build CTT prototypes January 31, 2023The effort will allow the army to understand whether commercially designed platforms can meet military requirements. The post US Army selects four contractors to build CTT prototypes appeared first on Army Technology.
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- Pentagon’s ‘strategic capital’ office focusing on ‘deep tech’ startups through SBIC initiative February 1, 2023“OSC was fundamentally established to give the Department of Defense a new tool in our current competition because today the United States… is in a global competition to be a world leader in emerging and critical technologies,” Jason Rathje, OSC director, said, noting they’ll be taking applications for investment later this year.
- Air Force wants its next-gen tanker flying by 2040 February 1, 2023“I was surprised the anticipated initial operational capability for NGAS is 2040. It is likely that this RFI and the subsequent Analysis of Alternatives will find that there are viable options for the Air Force to accelerate the fielding of KC-Z,” the Hudson Institute’s Tim Walton said in an email to Breaking Defense.
- Air Force to evaluate intel value of Hydrosat’s hot spot data February 1, 2023While the company currently is using already available data from satellites like NASA’s Landsat and ESA’s Sentinel-2, Hydrosat also intends to launch its own constellation of 16 microsats to low Earth orbit (LEO).
- With dreams of JADC2, Pentagon relaunches AI-driven command & control experiments February 1, 2023Global Information Dominance Experiments V through VIII seek to jolt ponderous Pentagon processes into the age of AI, big data, and the cloud, hoping to inform a future meta-network called Joint All Domain Command and Control.
- Reflecting on a momentous year in defense and shifting focus to what challenges may occur in 2023 February 1, 2023European defense spending, space governance and more is reviewed in our latest eBook: Year in Review & Looking Ahead. Gain insight into what happened on a global scale over the past year and be better prepared to address whatever comes next. View eBook here.
- UK Royal Navy ‘confident’ a starboard propeller problem on aircraft carrier not a class-wide issue February 1, 2023Once the repairs conclude, the 72,000-ton ship will return to base in Portsmouth to undergo planned maintenance and “re-join operations” in fall 2023, a UK defense committee heard.
- Amid diplomatic whirlwind in Jerusalem, US-Israeli military relations stay close February 1, 2023Top US officials made high-profile visits recently to help quell Israeli-Palestinian violence, but Israeli defense officials clearly have Iran on the mind.
- JWCC, zero trust, user experience & a new cyber talent strategy: DoD CIO sets FY23 priorities February 1, 2023In an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense, DoD Chief Information Officer John Sherman shares his top priority areas for fiscal 2023.
- Space Force chief: FY24 budget funds digital training as part of readiness push January 31, 2023“I can’t give you the specific numbers yet, but we are investing in developing what I’m loosely calling an operational test and training infrastructure,” Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told reporters at a roundtable today.
- Pentagon’s new management reform institute aims to learn lessons from past failures January 31, 2023Led by the Institute for Defense Analyses, this new entity is tasked with looking for ways to improve how the department operates and building a digital repository.
- GAO finds Navy ships having more problems, less steaming time over past decade January 31, 2023Navy officials told GAO that supply chain shortages, worsened by COVID-19, have only made things more difficult.
- EXCLUSIVE: New DoD guidance will prioritize joint cloud, ensure ‘cloud rationalization’ January 31, 2023“I’m not gonna do anything capriciously or just with a sledgehammer here,” DoD CIO John Sherman said, as he seeks to “make sure the government is getting the best value for our dollar and the very best mission outcome.”
- Sweden eyes next-gen, hybrid CV-90 infantry fighting vehicle January 31, 2023The commander of the Swedish Army told Breaking Defense he’s looking forward to “kick-starting” development for the next, next BAE-made CV-90.
- SAR-satellite startup Capella Space creates ‘federal’ unit for US government sales January 31, 2023“There is significant value in unclassified, shareable SAR imagery. And we’ve seen that in Ukraine. And so I think that has changed people’s minds quite a bit which has given a lot of momentum to … how government thinks about future procurements,” Capella CEO Payam Banazadeh told Breaking Defense.
- LeoLab’s newest space tracking radar expands Indo-Pacific coverage January 31, 2023“More geographic coverage helps revisit rates, so we see satellites more frequently. Which is quite critical,” LeoLabs CEO Dan Ceperley told Breaking Defense.
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- UK court examines legality of resuming Saudi arms sales February 1, 2023DefenceTalkLondon’s High Court on Tuesday examined the legality of a decision by the UK to renew sales of arms to Saudi Arabia that could be used in the war in Yemen. The case has been brought by UK-based NGO, Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), which accuses the government of contributing to breaches of international law […]
- AI voice tool ‘misused’ as deepfakes flood web forum February 1, 2023DefenceTalkA British AI firm said it was rethinking its “safeguards” after its audio tool was used to clone celebrity voices and have them say racist and homophobic slurs. Eleven Labs tweeted on Monday that it had been a “crazy weekend” and admitted to finding “an increasing number of voice cloning misuse cases” just days after […]
- NATO chief hails Japan plans to expand defence spending February 1, 2023DefenceTalkNATO’s chief on Wednesday applauded Japan’s plan to double its defence spending, saying that the pledge reflected the country’s resolve for greater security involvement in a volatile world. Speaking in Tokyo, Jens Stoltenberg said Japan’s renewed focus on security made the nation “even more” of a partner “for peace”. “I am glad that Japan is […]
- France to send more mobile artillery to Ukraine February 1, 2023DefenceTalkFrance will ship 12 more Caesar truck-mounted howitzers and fresh air defence equipment to Ukraine to bolster the fight against Russian invaders, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday. The artillery pieces, adding to 18 already delivered, would be financed from a 200-million-euro ($217-million) pot France set up to fund arms for Kyiv, Lecornu told a […]
- Poland not in talks to send F-16s to Ukraine February 1, 2023DefenceTalkPoland is not in talks to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, a deputy defence minister said Tuesday, a day after the US ruled out delivering fighter jets to the war-torn country. “There are no official discussions on transferring F-16s at the moment,” Poland’s Wojciech Skurkiewicz told AFP. Poland currently has 48 American-made F-16 warplanes. […]
- Hungary blasts Sweden’s ‘stupidity’ on NATO row with Turkey February 1, 2023DefenceTalkHungary accused Sweden of “stupidity” Tuesday over an extremist incident in Stockholm that led Turkey to suspend NATO accession talks with the Nordic country and its neighbor Finland. Turkey and Hungary remain the only members of the 30-nation Western defence alliance to have failed to ratify the membership bids by Sweden and Finland. But a […]
- US says Russia not complying with last remaining nuclear treaty February 1, 2023DefenceTalkThe United States said Tuesday that Russia was not complying with New START, the last remaining arms control treaty between the world’s two main nuclear powers, as tensions soar over the Ukraine war. Responding to a request from Congress, the State Department faulted Russia for suspending inspections and canceling talks but did not accuse Moscow […]
- Two Indian military jets crash, one pilot killed January 30, 2023DefenceTalkTwo Indian Air Force fighter jets crashed Saturday, killing one pilot and injuring two others, in an apparent mid-air collision while on exercises south of the capital New Delhi. The crash is the latest in a string of military aircraft accidents at a time when the government is trying to modernise its armed forces and […]
- Senior US general warns of possible looming war with China January 28, 2023DefenceTalkA four-star US Air Force general has warned of a conflict with China as early as 2025 — most likely over Taiwan — and urged his commanders to push their units to achieve maximum operational battle readiness this year. In an internal memorandum that first emerged on social media on Friday, and was later confirmed […]
- France could meet Ukraine’s demand for fighter jets January 27, 2023DefenceTalkFrance is reportedly considering the possibility of supplying Ukraine with fighter jets, as the country seeks to upgrade its air force capabilities. Ukraine has been facing difficulties in obtaining new fighter jets due to ongoing tensions with Russia, but France’s potential involvement could help to fill the gap. The news of France’s potential involvement in […]
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- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Grows Stake in United States Brent Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA:BNO) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in United States Brent Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA:BNO – Get Rating) by 10.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,636 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Acquires New Shares in Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF (NYSEARCA:RWK) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF (NYSEARCA:RWK – Get Rating) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 3,171 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $236,000. Kestra Advisory […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Increases Position in Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:AVDL) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:AVDL – Get Rating) by 54.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,900 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 16,500 shares during the […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Purchases New Shares in First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:MMLG) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of First Trust Multi-Manager Large Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:MMLG – Get Rating) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 14,609 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $238,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC owned approximately 0.50% of […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Has $238,000 Stock Holdings in SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE:SITE) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC cut its holdings in SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE:SITE – Get Rating) by 13.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,289 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 353 shares during the quarter. […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Cuts Position in abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:GLTR) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC trimmed its position in shares of abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:GLTR – Get Rating) by 21.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,928 shares of the company’s stock after selling 823 shares during the period. Kestra […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Increases Stake in Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ:QLYS) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ:QLYS – Get Rating) by 6.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,713 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC’s […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Sells 2,772 Shares of Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS – Get Rating) by 6.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 37,368 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,772 shares during the quarter. Kestra […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDXJ) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC trimmed its stake in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDXJ – Get Rating) by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 8,183 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 516 shares during […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Makes New Investment in Invesco BulletShares 2030 Municipal Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSMU) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Invesco BulletShares 2030 Municipal Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSMU – Get Rating) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 11,560 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $240,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC owned approximately 0.89% of […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Has $241,000 Stake in Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC decreased its holdings in Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR – Get Rating) by 9.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 5,536 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 609 shares during the quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC’s […]
- Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ:PAAS) Shares Acquired by Kestra Advisory Services LLC February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ:PAAS – Get Rating) (TSE:PAAS) by 7.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 15,168 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after buying an additional 1,084 shares […]
- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) Shares Sold by Kestra Advisory Services LLC February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC trimmed its position in shares of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS – Get Rating) by 27.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,379 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Takes Position in Invesco BulletShares 2031 Municipal Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSMV) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Invesco BulletShares 2031 Municipal Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSMV – Get Rating) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 12,160 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $240,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC owned 2.03% […]
- Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:PKW) Shares Sold by Kestra Advisory Services LLC February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC decreased its position in shares of Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:PKW – Get Rating) by 87.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,300 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 23,830 […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Has $248,000 Stock Position in Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC trimmed its stake in Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS – Get Rating) by 49.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,831 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 2,809 shares during the quarter. Kestra Advisory Services […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Lowers Holdings in Air Lease Co. (NYSE:AL) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC decreased its holdings in Air Lease Co. (NYSE:AL – Get Rating) by 70.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,952 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 18,675 shares during the quarter. Kestra Advisory Services […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Grows Position in Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust (NYSE:EVN) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC increased its position in shares of Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust (NYSE:EVN – Get Rating) by 27.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 26,224 shares of the investment management company’s stock after purchasing an additional […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Decreases Holdings in WestRock (NYSE:WRK) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC cut its stake in shares of WestRock (NYSE:WRK – Get Rating) by 34.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,151 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 4,251 shares during the period. Kestra […]
- Kestra Advisory Services LLC Sells 545 Shares of Pinnacle West Capital Co. (NYSE:PNW) February 2, 2023Kestra Advisory Services LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Pinnacle West Capital Co. (NYSE:PNW – Get Rating) by 12.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,809 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 545 shares during the period. […]
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- Saudi navy opts for MBDA SAM for Multi-Mission Surface Combatants February 2, 2023The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) has selected MBDA, rather than Raytheon, to provide the primary surface-to-air missile (SAM) for its new frigates, the US Department...
- German Navy receives final Sea Lion helicopter February 2, 2023The German Navy has received its final NH90 Sea Lion naval utility helicopter.
- China to assist Russia with titanium mining in the Arctic February 1, 2023On January 22, it was reported that a major Chinese state-owned enterprise was in discussions with representatives of one of Russia’s mining and metals companies to help develop the massive Pizhemskoye titanium and quartz deposits located in Russia’s Komi Republic near the Arctic Circle
- German Army receives Ziesel unmanned ground vehicles for testing February 1, 2023The German Army has procured two prototype Ziesel light unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for testing and evaluation, Janes has learnt.
- New specialist UK MCM mother ship arrives in Plymouth for conversion February 1, 2023The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has procured a second-hand Norwegian commercial offshore support vessel (OSV) that will be converted into a mother ship to host offboard...
- Indonesia approves proposal to procure ex-South Korean corvettes February 1, 2023In an apparent about-turn, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved a previously rejected proposal for the country to purchase ex-Republic of Korea Navy...
- India clears acquisition of Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle February 1, 2023India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of the Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) for...
- US Space Force seeks battle-ready microchip prototypes February 1, 2023Engineers at the US Department of Defense (DoD) and US Space Force (USSF) are looking to develop a new generation of microchips that can withstand the harsh radiation...
- China launches second possible Type 093B hull February 1, 2023China launched the eighth Type 093 Shang-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) at Huludao shipyard in northern China between 13 and 18 January 2023. This is the...
- First French FLOTLOG logistic support ship starts sea trials January 31, 2023The French Navy's first new batiments ravitailleurs de forces (BRF) logistic support ship (LSS), Jacques Chevallier (A 725), has started sea trials.
- Swiss Air Force receives first two Hermes 900 UAVs January 31, 2023The Swiss Air Force has received the first two of six Elbit Systems Hermes 900 Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were ordered under the...
- Sweden orders 20 more Mjölner CV90 mortar variants January 31, 2023The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and BAE Systems announced on 27 January that they had signed a contract modification for 20 more...
- Work begins on first NSM fit on Type 23 January 31, 2023The Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset is in line to become the first UK Royal Navy (RN) ship to receive the Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
- New sea trials planned for Northrop Grumman EA prototype January 31, 2023Northrop Grumman is preparing to conduct a new round of sea trials of its prototype electronic attack (EA) system for the US Navy, building upon the lessons learned from...
- IAV 2023: Brazil to procure new MBT, IFV, and SPH January 30, 2023Brazil is to procure a new main battle tank (MBT), infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), and self-propelled howitzer(SPH), Janes learnt at Defence iQ's International Armoured...
- Ares Shipyard unveils new-generation interceptor January 30, 2023Turkey's Ares Shipyard has unveiled a new addition to its family of fast interception craft (FIC).
- Aeralis, AirTanker sign MOU to explore future training opportunities January 30, 2023Aeralis and AirTanker have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore future flying training and air combat support opportunities.
- IAV 2023: Italy to procure VBA amphibious vehicles for army at end of decade January 30, 2023Italy will procure Veicoli Blindati Anfibi (VBA) 8×8 amphibious armoured vehicles for the Italian Army at the end of the decade, Janes learnt at Defence iQ's...
- Northrop Grumman integrating M-Code into precision artillery January 30, 2023US defence company Northrop Grumman will begin integrating Military Code (M-Code) global positioning system (GPS) capability into the company's precision guidance...
- Ukraine conflict: Canada to ship Leopard 2s to Ukraine January 30, 2023Canada will follow Germany's lead and send four Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine, the minister of national defence announced on 26 January.
Militaryleak.com
- MBDA Awarded Contract to Provide Common Anti-Air Module Missile for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia February 2, 2023MBDA Inc., Arlington, Virginia, is awarded a $118,673,894 contract action for the production of the Common Anti-Air Module Missile (CAMM) ...
- Royal Thai Navy Air and Coastal Defence Command Exhibits Igla-S Mobile Air Defense Systems February 2, 2023Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Air and Coastal Defence Command (ACDC) has exhibited Russian Dzhigit support launching unit (SLU) with two ...
- Indonesia Approves Proposal to Buy ex-Republic of Korea Navy Pohang-class Corvettes February 2, 2023The Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved a previously rejected proposal for the country to purchase ex-Republic of Korea ...
- Ukrainian Defence Ministry Signs Contract with Thales for Short-range Air Defence System February 2, 2023The contract signed by the Ukrainian defence ministry, the French defence ministry and Thales covers the delivery of a complete ...
- NAMC Selects Oshkosh Defense to Produce Common Tactical Truck Prototypes February 1, 2023Oshkosh Defense, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced today that the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) has selected ...
- European Defence Agency Seeks to Enhance NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture Safety February 1, 2023The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project to establish a safe-communication extension for NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture ...
- Saab Awarded Order to Provide Support to Swedish Armed Forces Ground Based Air Defence Systems February 1, 2023Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for continued support of the Swedish Armed Forces’ Ground ...
- Royal Australian Air Force Deploys Boeing EA-18G Growlers for Exercise Red Flag Nellis February 1, 2023The first Exercise Red Flag Nellis of 2023 is off to a flying start at the Nellis Air Force Base ...
- Israel’s Ministry of Defense Delivers 3 More Sprinter Armoured Ambulances to Ukraine February 1, 2023Israel’s Ministry of Defence announced that it had delivered three more armoured ambulances to Ukraine’s emergency services, given Russia’s nearly ...
- Ukrainian Tank Crews Arrive in UK for Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank Training February 1, 2023On 29 January 2023, Ukrainian tank crews have now arrived in the UK to undergo training on the Challenger 2 ...
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- American Depleted Uranium Weapons For the Ukrainian Army: Why is Russia So Worried? January 30, 2023Russia has issued a strong warning against the supply of depleted uranium weapons to the Ukrainian Military, amid concerns that a wide range of Western tanks and armoured vehicles set to be delivered to the country are designed specifically to use such munitions. Head of the Russian delegation to
- Israel Launches First Ever Drone Strike Attempts on Iranian Soil: How Will Tehran Respond? January 29, 2023In the early hours of January 29 the Israeli Defence Forces launched a drone strike on a munitions facility near the Iranian city of Isfahan, with one of the three aircraft shot down by air defences while two more crashed into a protective mesh above a military facilities. The Iranian Defence Ministry commented regarding
- U.S. Air Mobility Command Chief Predicts Major War With China in Two Years: Taiwan Strait the Focal Point January 28, 2023Head of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command General Mike Miniha has predicted in a recent two page internal memo that the country is likely to be engaged in a major conventional war with China in the near future, and called for the necessarily preparations. “Unrepentant lethality matters
- Israel Rebuffs American Pressure to Supply Hawk Missiles to Ukraine January 27, 2023After close to a year of repeated refusals of Western requests to supply Ukraine with military equipment, Israel has again pressed back against pressure from the Joe Biden administration to transfer U.S.-supplied missiles to the Eastern European state. The MIM-23 Hawk short range air defence system
- Ukrainian Army Will Be Operating British Challenger 2 Tanks Within Two Months: Training Begins Next Week January 27, 2023Following confirmation from London that Challenger 2 tanks would be provided to the Ukrainian Military, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence Alex Chalk had claimed that the vehicles will be operational in the Eastern European country by the end of March. This followed questions regarding
- Russian Built Su-30 Fighters Conclude Unprecedented Deployment to Japan: Implications of Veer Guardian 2023 January 26, 2023On January 10 Russian built Su-30 fighter jets landed on Japanese soil at Hyakuri Air Base, 130km north of Tokyo, marking the first ever deployment of Russian or Soviet aircraft to the East Asian country. Flown by the Indian Air Force, which is the world’s largest operator of the Su-30 and uses
- Will Russia Develop a Su-35 Twin Seater For Iran? AEW&C and Training Needs Make Second Officer Preferable January 25, 2023On January 15 the deputy head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Shahriar Heydari, confirmed that the first Su-35s would be delivered by the Iranian new year in March 2024. This follows a statement by the Commander of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of
- One F-16 For the Price of 2.5 F-35s: Why Jordan’s Newly Ordered Last Gen. Fighters Are the Most Expensive Ever January 23, 2023The long awaited order contracting of modernised F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth generation fighter jets for the Royal Jordanian Air Force was confirmed on January 19, and has been at the centre of major controversy since due to the extraordinarily high price being paid for the aircraft. Twelve F-16s,
- German Leopard 2 vs. American M1A2 Abrams: Which is the Best Choice for the Ukrainian Army? January 23, 2023Following months of mounting pressure on Germany to lift restrictions on the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Britain’s announcement on January 14 that it would donate its own Challenger 2 tanks to the country, and subsequent Polish indications that it could go ahead with transfers
- China’s Sixth Generation Fighter Tech Demonstrator Already Flying? The Latest Look From the 611 Institute January 22, 2023New footage of a tailless fighter in flight being observed on a monitor in China, reportedly at the 611 Institute, has raised speculation that the country has a technology demonstrator for its J-XX sixth generation fighter program already operational. The institute is part of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation,
- S-300 Long Range Air Defences in Moscow Simulate Enemy Attack: Pantsirs Deployed to Guard Defence Ministry January 22, 2023The Russian Military has deployed S-300 air defence systems in the Moscow region to repel a simulated enemy air attack on major military and administrative facilities in the capital, according a report by the Russian Defence Ministry. "In the Moscow Region, a training exercise took place involving
- Obsidian Iceberg: U.S. Marines Continue to Improve ‘Airfield Free’ F-35B Stealth Operations Aimed at China January 22, 2023The U.S. Marine Corps has continued to invest heavily in improving the capabilities of its F-35B stealth fighter units to perform ‘island hopping’ operations in the Western Pacific, with the aircraft’s short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities allowing them to be utilised in unique
- More Expensive Than the F-35: Jordan Orders 12 Modernised F-16s at $350 Million Per Airframe January 21, 2023The Royal Jordanian Air Force was announced on January 19 to have placed an order for 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth generation fighters, with Royal Air Force Commander Brigadier General Pilot Muhammad Fathi Hiasat signing a contract with the U.S. Deputy Chief of mission in the country Rohit Nepal.
- Two Casualties at U.S. Base in Syria After Drone Strike: Hub of Oil Appropriation Hit By Unknown Attackers January 21, 2023An American military base at Al Tanf in southern Syria came under drone attack on the morning January 20, with the strike causing two casualties among militia forces being trained by the U.S. Military. The U.S. Central Command reported regarding the strike: “Two of the drones were shot down by
- U.S. Drawing Down Weapons Stocks in Korea to Arm Ukraine: Can Urgent Necessity Justify its Poor Timing? January 21, 2023The United States Military’s Korean Peninsula command, United States Forces Korean (USFK), has been requested to provide military equipment from its stockpiles to arm Ukraine. South Korea hosts the third largest contingent of overseas American personnel in the world at over 27,000, and has some of
- Netherlands Considering Providing F-16s to Ukraine: First in a New Wave of Western Fighter Jets? January 21, 2023On January 20 Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Wopke Hoekstra announced that his country was considering with an “open mind” the possibility of providing F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth generation fighter jets to Ukraine. Speaking before of the meeting of defence ministers
- U.S. Defence Secretary in Berlin to Press For Leopard 2 Tank Deliveries to Ukraine: Why Might Germany Be Hesitating? January 20, 2023U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin was reported on January 19 to be visiting Berlin to meet with his newly appointed German counterpart Boris Pistorius, with the delivery of German Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine expected to be central to the agenda of discussions. “Unlocking” supplies
- Netherlands to Bolster Ukraine’s Air Defences with Patriot Missiles: How Much Protection Can They Provide? January 20, 2023The Netherlands is reportedly considering providing one of its MIM-104 Patriot surface to air missile batteries to Ukraine, following a decision by the United States in December to provide the same system in mid 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on January 18 that the decision to
- Without German Permission: Poland Warns it May Violate Leopard 2 Export Contracts to Arm Ukraine January 20, 2023Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has warned that his country may provide German-supplied Leopard 2 tanks to the Ukrainian Military even if Berlin continues to refuse to grant permission, which would represent an illegal violation of the contract under which the vehicles were first sold to
- New Details and Footage of China’s J-20 Stealth Fighters Guarding Airspace: Intercepting F-35s Over the East China Sea January 20, 2023China’s state broadcaster CCTV has aired new footage of J-20 fifth generation fighters in operation, where the were described as performing an “excellent job on regular patrols and controlling the East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone” (ADIZ). The aircraft have been deployed to the area
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- How weathering steel makes transport systems and construction projects greener February 2, 2023More sustainable and stronger than mild steel, weathering steel lasts considerably longer and needs less maintenance over its lifetime, making it a cost-effective option for transport and construction applications. The post How weathering steel makes transport systems and construction projects greener appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Artificial intelligence innovation: Leading companies in remote-controlled drone imaging for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by developments in artificial technology… The post Artificial intelligence innovation: Leading companies in remote-controlled drone imaging for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Robotics innovation: Leading companies in drone flight control system for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with the conflict in Ukraine driving defence spending… The post Robotics innovation: Leading companies in drone flight control system for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Leading innovators in centrifugal fan impeller for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the uptake of advanced… The post Leading innovators in centrifugal fan impeller for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Innovation in soldier modernisation: Leading companies in carbon fibre reinforced polyurethanes for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the pressing need for… The post Innovation in soldier modernisation: Leading companies in carbon fibre reinforced polyurethanes for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Leading innovators in bonded fibre laminates for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the uptake of advanced… The post Leading innovators in bonded fibre laminates for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Innovation in advanced materials: Leading companies in blade alloy welding for the aerospace and defence industry February 2, 2023The aerospace and defence industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by the pressing need for… The post Innovation in advanced materials: Leading companies in blade alloy welding for the aerospace and defence industry appeared first on Naval Technology.
- US Navy partners with Four, IBM, Cubewise for CL1P programme February 1, 2023The programme will focus on enhancing end-to-end subsistence visibility to further improve fleet readiness. The post US Navy partners with Four, IBM, Cubewise for CL1P programme appeared first on Naval Technology.
- Generating workforce for FSS programme will be a challenge: UK officials February 1, 2023Around 1,000 new workers will need to be recruited at two UK shipyards in order to fulfill the build for the Fleet Solid Support programme. The post Generating workforce for FSS programme will be a challenge: UK officials appeared first on Naval Technology.
- France’s lead Jacques Chevallier-class LSS completes first sea trial February 1, 2023The ship is now scheduled to undertake qualification and acceptance trials later this year. The post France’s lead Jacques Chevallier-class LSS completes first sea trial appeared first on Naval Technology.
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- Navy offers future sailors, veterans up to $115,000 in enlistment, loan repayment incentives August 11, 2022Future sailors and veterans must either enlist or reassess into active duty and ship out before the end of September to qualify.
- 3D animation shows the inner-workings of an AR-15 August 11, 2022The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
- Everything we know Gen. Milley has told the Jan. 6 panel August 11, 2022Here is all of the publicly released testimony by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in one place.
- USS Abraham Lincoln strike group returns from deployment August 11, 2022The seven-month underway spanned the Pacific Ocean and included exercises with Japan and other nations.
- The aircraft carrier George HW Bush deploys from Norfolk August 10, 2022The carrier is expected to replace the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, which is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.
- Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton August 10, 2022The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
- How one Navy warship is taking ‘busting rust’ to a whole new level August 10, 2022The USS Benfold Restoration Team is culled from the ranks of the ship and focused on rust removal, priming and painting.
- Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson August 9, 2022Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
- New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce August 9, 2022Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
- Navy salvages Super Hornet that blew off USS Harry Truman in the Med August 9, 2022The aircraft, which fell overboard as the carrier completed an at-sea replenishment July 8, was pulled from a depth of roughly 9,500 feet.
- Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far August 8, 2022Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
- Navy establishes Recruiting Reserve Command as services struggle with quotas August 5, 2022The command is primarily composed of canvassing recruiter professionals to educate others — including active duty sailors, veterans and civilians — about the Navy Reserve.
- Destroyer Bulkeley departs Norfolk for new homeport in Rota, Spain August 5, 2022The homeport change comes as the service aims to bolster its destroyer fleet in Spain from four to six warships in the next several years.
- Operation Cyber Dragon turning US Navy reservists into digital defenders August 5, 2022“The interesting thing in the IT world or the network world is what’s patched and 100% compliant today might not be patched tomorrow, because vulnerabilities ebb and flow.”
- Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river August 5, 2022The trio have a September court date.
- Navy failed to address environmental impact of Growler fleet expansion, judge rules August 4, 2022In 2019, the Navy authorized a significant expansion of its Growler program at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
- Navy identifies Arleigh Burke sailor who died falling overboard in Baltic Sea August 4, 2022Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman, originally from North Carolina, joined the Arleigh Burke in April.
- New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda? August 4, 2022Theaters of War offers a new perspective on the military's relationship with Hollywood.
- ‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food August 3, 2022DFAC food strikes again.
- Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats August 3, 2022New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
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- Poland Open to Sending Jets to Ukraine With NATO: PM February 2, 2023Poland would be ready to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets if the decision were taken together with Western allies. The post Poland Open to Sending Jets to Ukraine With NATO: PM appeared first on The Defense Post.
- US Air Force to Receive 15 Additional Pegasus Tankers from Boeing February 2, 2023The US Air Force and Boeing have signed a contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft. The post US Air Force to Receive 15 Additional Pegasus Tankers from Boeing appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Jihadists Kill 11 Soldiers in Northwest Syria Attacks: Monitor February 2, 2023Eleven Syrian soldiers were killed in the country's northwest in separate attacks carried out by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham jihadist group. The post Jihadists Kill 11 Soldiers in Northwest Syria Attacks: Monitor appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Israel Carries Out Air Strikes on Gaza Strip February 2, 2023Israel conducted air strikes on the central Gaza Strip, hours after intercepting a rocket fired from the Palestinian territory. The post Israel Carries Out Air Strikes on Gaza Strip appeared first on The Defense Post.
- EU Doubles to 30,000 Number of Ukraine Troops to Train February 2, 2023The EU is doubling the number of Ukrainian troops it aims to train to 30,000 as it seeks to bolster Kyiv's fightback against Russia. The post EU Doubles to 30,000 Number of Ukraine Troops to Train appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Boeing Gets $1.6B Contract for US Ballistic Missile Upkeep February 2, 2023Boeing has been awarded a $1.6 billion contract to provide guidance subsystem support for US Minuteman III ICBMs. The post Boeing Gets $1.6B Contract for US Ballistic Missile Upkeep appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Western Allies Seize Arms Shipment Bound for Yemen’s Rebels: Pentagon February 2, 2023An operation by Western allies reportedly led by France seized a boatload of weapons and ammunition allegedly being sent to Yemen from Iran. The post Western Allies Seize Arms Shipment Bound for Yemen’s Rebels: Pentagon appeared first on The Defense Post.
- General Atomics Offers Ukraine Advanced Drones for $1 February 2, 2023A leading US maker of advanced military surveillance drones announced that it was willing to sell two to Ukraine for just $1. The post General Atomics Offers Ukraine Advanced Drones for $1 appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Russia Readying Tank-Killing Robots for Donbas, Claims Former Space Chief February 1, 2023Russia is preparing to field its Marker unmanned ground vehicle to counter the Western battle tanks arriving in Ukraine, claimed military advisor Dmitry Rogozin. The post Russia Readying Tank-Killing Robots for Donbas, Claims Former Space Chief appeared first on The Defense Post.
- Poland Buys 500 Additional Javelin Missiles for $103M February 1, 2023Poland has ordered an additional batch of Javelin missiles from the US, comprising 50 launchers, and 500 missiles. The post Poland Buys 500 Additional Javelin Missiles for $103M appeared first on The Defense Post.
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- Learning Lessons from Ukraine: Is Defense Dominant? February 2, 2023Melanie, Chris, and Zack debate Frank Hoffman’s recent article in War on the Rocks about the broader implications of Russia’s war in Ukraine. They discuss whether defensive systems are dominant and how long Russia will take to recapitalize its forces, as well as what this means for future conflicts and U.S. posture globally. Chris warns […]
- The Case for Caution on Crimea February 2, 2023The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has handled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with consummate skill so far, but may be on the verge of making a potentially catastrophic mistake. According to the New York Times, the administration has concluded that if Ukraine “can show Russia that its control of Crimea can be threatened, that […]
- America’s Hidden Tool is Hobbling Russia’s War Machine with Multilateral Impact February 1, 2023Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce is continuing to take action against Russia and those who enable Russia’s war in Ukraine. We added trade restrictions to seven Iranian entities involved in Iran’s drone program for supporting Russia’s war efforts and trying to use U.S. items to do it. They join a list of more than […]
- Talking Strategy with Assistant Secretary of Defense Mara Karlin January 31, 2023Ryan sat down with Dr. Mara Karlin, who serves as assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plans, and capabilities. They discussed the new National Defense Strategy, the critical topic of implementation, integrated deterrence, how Russia’s fumbles in Ukraine have changed the way the Pentagon thinks about Moscow as an adversary, and a whole lot more. […]
- TNSR is Hiring an Executive Editor January 31, 2023The Texas National Security Review (TNSR, https://tnsr.org) is seeking a motivated, innovative, detail-oriented, and energetic executive editor to take the reins after the successful inaugural tenure of Dr. Doyle Hodges. We are looking for candidates eager to help lead what has become one of the world’s premier journals on international security. About the Journal The Texas National Security […]
- Recalibrating Special Operations Risk Tolerance for the Future Fight January 31, 2023During the Cold War, U.S. Special Operations Forces accepted extreme levels of operational risk during routine training exercises. The Green Light teams, for instance, would practice parachuting into “enemy territory” with live Small Atomic Demolition Munitions. Today, however, the tactical risks of modern special operations missions to rescue American citizens or capture terrorists pale in […]
- Confronting the Iraq War: Melvyn Leffler, George Bush and the Problem of Trusting Your Sources January 30, 2023Melvyn Leffler, Confronting Saddam Hussein: George W. Bush and the Invasion of Iraq (Oxford University Press, 2023) Historians have always faced the problem of deciding how much to trust their sources, given that their sources often lie, mislead, sugarcoat, deflect, and rationalize. In the foreign policy realm, this problem intensifies because there are only a […]
- The Truth Shall Set You Free: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in the Cold War January 27, 2023On this week’s episode of Horns of a Dilemma Clement Center Senior National Security Fellow Mark Pomar, who helped to oversee the Russian language broadcasts of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty during the Cold War, discusses his book, Cold War Radio: The Russian Broadcasts of Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Pomar is joined by […]
- Japan’s Strategic Shift Is Significant, but Implementation Hurdles Await January 27, 2023Last month, the Japanese government released three landmark strategic documents: the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Buildup Plan. Collectively, they represent pathbreaking change and may signal that Tokyo not only shares a common strategic vision with the United States but is also committed to do far more for its own […]
- Reconsidering Clausewitz on Friction January 26, 2023In the marginalia of his copy of On War, influential fighter pilot-theorist John Boyd laments that Carl von Clausewitz never thought about inducing friction for the adversary: “Overcome friction, yes—but also why not magnify friction for the adversary commanders?” Perusing his pencil marks, “He does not imply that it may be beneficial to increase friction.” […]
- Into the Pickle Barrel: How Thinking About Precision as a System Can Expand the Munition Stockpile January 25, 2023The camera from a small drone steadies on a Russian T-72 tank somewhere in Ukraine. Slight movements can be seen in the video as the Ukrainian operator makes final adjustments to the drone’s position. Then, release. The munition – a grenade with a 3D-printed plastic fin assembly – falls into the frame and quickly disappears. […]
- The Triumphs and Tribulations of Peter the Great: What Putin’s View of 18th-Century Warfare Can Tell Us About Ukraine January 24, 2023Why did Peter the Great wage the Seven Years War? Why did he fight the Swedes for seven years? And the Battle of Poltava, do you know where it is? Where are Sweden and Poltava? The decisive battle of the armies of Peter the Great and Charles XII took place near Poltava: Why were they […]
- Manpower, Materiel, and the Coming Decisive Phase in Ukraine January 23, 2023In his latest discussion with Ryan on the war in Ukraine, Mike Kofman explains why the coming spring and summer will be strategically decisive. He also offers his analysis on the Russian command reshuffle, new Western kit, and the grinding battle for Bakhmut. Image: Ukrainian Ministry of Defense The post Manpower, Materiel, and the […]
- Software Defines Tactics January 23, 2023The book “The Bomber Mafia” revolves around the efforts of military officers to develop effective tactics for a bomber force, emphasizing the feedback cycles between operational results and new bombsight and aircraft development. This storyline is timeless: Major military advances like the Blitzkrieg tactics credited with Germany’s rapid gains at the opening of World War […]
- The Contradictions of J. Edgar Hoover January 20, 2023Many great figures in American history are full of contradictions. Thomas Jefferson wrote stirringly about liberty while owning human beings as property. Woodrow Wilson was both the idealistic author of the 14 Points, and a racist who re-segregated the federal work force. But few figures in American history embody as many contradictions as the two […]
- Learning to Train: What Washington and Taipei Can Learn from Security Cooperation in Ukraine and the Baltic States January 20, 2023From Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine to China’s outraged response to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, 2022 had a profound impact on Taiwan’s national security. It was thus only fitting that the year would end with a consequential shift in the country’s defense policy. In a nationally televised address on Dec. 27, […]
- Deterrence Through Doctrine: The Case for a Joint Counter-Landing Doctrine January 19, 2023“As the British confronted the possibility of invasion during the summer of 1940, military planners faced an obstacle that seemed unbelievable in a nation that had been threatened so many times in the past. They had no doctrine for defending against an amphibious landing.” – Theodore Gatchel, At the Water’s Edge In 1940, as Great […]
- Looking Back at President Biden’s Foreign Policy January 19, 2023Chris, Zack, and Melanie get together to talk about a new assessment of President Biden’s foreign policy two years into his administration. Using “A Better Biden Doctrine” by Stephen Wertheim and Matthew Duss as the foundation, the team looks at how well Biden has kept the foreign policy promises he made on the campaign trail, […]
- A New Path For Syria’s Kurds January 18, 2023No regional power has tried to oust the Syrian regime as openly as Turkey. Since the start of war in Syria in 2011, Turkey trained and armed opposition groups, hosted millions of Syrian refugees, and in 2020 even directly clashed with regime forces. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called Syrian President Bashar al Assad a […]
- Public Politics in the Wartime Russian Dictatorship January 17, 2023Will President Vladimir Putin’s regime implode? Unfortunately, the media’s fixation with this question — understandable as it might be — has prevented us from gaining a more holistic understanding of how Russian politics are working right now. While fully in the grips of a new form of bellicose, authoritarian rule, Russia has not fallen down […]