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Biden Announces New Military Aid and Air Defense for Ukraine
On September 21, 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to supporting its ally amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The package,... More of this article »
The Uncertain Fate of China’s Defense Minister
Over the summer, a single handshake between Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin and sanctioned Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu signaled the strained relations between the United States and China. However, Li’s sudden disappearance... More of this article »
Tensions Soar as China Flexes Military Might in the Pacific
In a significant display of military force, China has initiated a series of extensive drills in the western Pacific, featuring its Shandong aircraft carrier along with as many as thirty-five warplanes. Analysts have described these... More of this article »
Military’s Hope for Hybrid Planes in Commercial Aviation
Innovation is the driving force that propels us into the future of aviation. One such innovation that has captured the attention of both the U.S. military and the broader commercial aviation industry is the concept of hybrid planes,... More of this article »
International Support Strengthens Ukraine’s Defense Efforts
Germany and Poland have committed to supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities by providing sustained assistance for the country’s newly acquired Leopard tanks. At the same time, the Netherlands and Denmark have... More of this article »
US Navy Cancels Large Undersea Unmanned Vehicle Program After Ten Years of Development
The United States Navy has canceled its plans to hold an industry competition to build the military arm’s new large unmanned undersea vehicle. Nicknamed “Snakehead,” the Large Displacement Unmanned Undersea Vehicle program... More of this article »
Pentagon Officials Green Light the Army’s Integrated Batte Command System
After some delay, the authorities at the Pentagon have finally approved production for the Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante comments gave... More of this article »
USAF’s Preliminary B-21 Flight Falls Behind Schedule, but Only Slightly
It is a few months late, but the United States Air Force’s new B-21 Raider stealth bomber is finally ready for action. Fortunately, the service planned for reasonable delays, and the schedule remains “within the baseline,”... More of this article »
US Navy’s $255 Billion Budget Request Prioritizes Submarines and Hypersonic Capabilities Over Amphibs
The United States Navy has delivered a budget request of approximately $255 billion, focusing on the acquisition of at least nine battle force ships. They hope one such ship will be its second Columbia-class submarine. The proposal... More of this article »
US Department of Defense Releases Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request
This week, the United States Department of Defense released its [fiscal year] 2024 budget. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin II remarks it is the “most strategy-driven request we’ve ever produced.” He also explains that a... More of this article »
Persistent Systems To Upgrade Security Networking Infrastructure at US Nuclear Bases
The United States Air Force has sought assistance from communications-technology company Persistent Systems to facilitate seamless security operations networking across all three of the country’s intercontinental ballistic missile... More of this article »
US Marine Corps Commences First of Four Phase Experiment with Light Amphibious Vehicle Replacement
In the first week of March, the United States Marine Corps announced a four-phase testing strategy for its stern-landing vessel. Known also as SLV, the stern-landing vessel provides offshore support for various Marine Corps operations.... More of this article »
US Army’s New Jam-Resistant Vehicle Navigation Suite Passes Pentagon Evaluation
The U.S. Army recently conducted trials on new navigation technology resistant to electronic jamming. These devices are mounted on U.S. Army vehicles and will assist soldier utility and navigation by providing environmental and situational... More of this article »