by Marilyn Stern Seth Frantzman, a Middle East correspondent at the Jerusalem Post, executive director of the Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis (MECRA), and author of Drone Wars: Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future, spoke to a January … [Read more...]
BAE Systems delivers their 1000th F-35 fuselage
By: Robert Dougherty BAE Systems has delivered the 1,000th F-35 Lightning II fuselage to Lockheed Martin in major milestone in the development of the iconic aircraft. The 1,000th fifth generation fighter rear fuselage was sent to Lockheed Martin for the F-35 on February 7, more … [Read more...]
RAN nuclear submarines will ‘change the balance of power in the Indian Ocean’: Retired US Navy admiral says
By: Liam Garman Admiral (Ret’d) Harry Harris Jr told the US House Armed Services Committee that the Royal Australian Navy’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines would be “dramatic” and shift the balance of power in the Indian Ocean. According to ADM (Ret’d) Harris, former … [Read more...]
What Next in the War Against Ukraine?
James Jay Carafano We have been reporting on Russia’s war against Ukraine from the get go. Months ago we concluded this is a war Putin cannot win. That assessment is probably correct. When the fighting stops there will still be a free and independent Ukraine. Currently, the consensus seems to … [Read more...]
Help Türkiye! A devastating earthquake leaves untold suffering.
James Jay Carafano Early media reports that there were over 20,000 causalities after an earthquake in Türkiye. More are expected to be found, in addition to the widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. Severe aftershocks are making things worse. All this is exacerbated by bitter winter … [Read more...]
Deterrence, Air Defense, And Munitions Production In A New Missile Age
By: Thomas Karako The war in Ukraine has decisively confirmed the arrival of a new missile age. This era is characterized by a surge in the global supply and demand signals for both missile-based delivery systems and the means to counter them. In addition to the morale of the Ukrainian people and … [Read more...]
Commonwealth to invest $2bn upgrading Growlers
By: Adam Thorn Included in the investment is $277 million to upgrade the training ranges flown over by Growler pilots, as well as upgraded sensor and jamming capabilities. The deal with CEA Technologies will see advanced radar capabilities installed at RAAF Base Amberley and the … [Read more...]
Secret Document: Germany’s Bundeswehr is Preparing to Wage War on Russia. General warns of possible Russian attack on Germany
By Prof Michel Chossudovsky and news.de Introduction While there are divisions within NATO, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock –who assiduously studied foreign policy in Klaus Schwab’s WEF Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL)– confirmed in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of … [Read more...]
France, Thales support air defence system delivery to Ukraine
By: Robert Dougherty Ukraine will receive a complete short-range air defence system under a new agreement with the French government and French multinational company Thales. French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov met with Thales … [Read more...]
Japan identifies next-gen military wish list to counter China
In the face of growing tensions over Taiwan and repeated aggression from North Korea, Japan has stepped up its unprecedented military modernisation following South Korea’s efforts. The island powerhouse has launched its next round of acquisition, with eyes on some transformational, next-generation … [Read more...]