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As Taiwan’s new president takes office, report warns of cyber side of China’s ‘long-term’ strategy

As Taiwan’s new president takes office, report warns of cyber side of China’s ‘long-term’ strategy
As Taiwan’s new president takes office, report warns of cyber side of China’s ‘long-term’ strategy

“The PRC shows a strategic preference for activities in cyberspace and other domains that gradually bolster its position over an extended period, prioritizing steady progress and cumulative gains over immediate, overt victories,” a report about PRC cyber activities by Booz Allen finds.

House defense policy draft: A good first step, but some missed opportunities

House defense policy draft: A good first step, but some missed opportunities
House defense policy draft: A good first step, but some missed opportunities

In this op-ed, Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari of AEI call out what they see as the good and the bad in the HASC NDAA draft.

Emirate’s EDGE Group, Italy’s Fincantieri team up for $434M patrol vessel contract

Emirate’s EDGE Group, Italy’s Fincantieri team up for $434M patrol vessel contract
Emirate’s EDGE Group, Italy’s Fincantieri team up for $434M patrol vessel contract

The joint venture, dubbed Maestral, “will be awarded prime rights to non-NATO orders, and a number of strategic orders placed by selected NATO member countries … ,” according to a statement issued by the firm today. 

Air Force special ops commander tapped to lead Air Force Academy, other nominees announced

Air Force special ops commander tapped to lead Air Force Academy, other nominees announced
Air Force special ops commander tapped to lead Air Force Academy, other nominees announced

The Pentagon announced nominees for other key Air Force roles, such as a new deputy chief of staff for plans and programs.

Pentagon should streamline software adoption with more testing enclaves, experts urge

Pentagon should streamline software adoption with more testing enclaves, experts urge
Pentagon should streamline software adoption with more testing enclaves, experts urge

As the Defense Department and Congress strive to streamline clumsy Authorization To Operate (ATO) procedures for software, the Pentagon also needs more computing infrastructure to test and experiment with new code.

With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold

With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold
With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold

A new shipbuilding deal could be a test case that, if successful, could lead for years more work and millions more in deals for Seoul, in Peru and South America.

Space Force expects first space reserve contracts by year end

Space Force expects first space reserve contracts by year end
Space Force expects first space reserve contracts by year end

Col. Rich Kniseley, who heads up the Space Force’s Commercial Space Office, said right now he is “targeting mainly space domain awareness” for the first CASR contracts. 

Army leader dismisses House proposal for drone branch creation

Army leader dismisses House proposal for drone branch creation
Army leader dismisses House proposal for drone branch creation

“Operating and defending against the drone threat is something that will be experienced by, you know, all formations at multiple echelons,” said Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo.

Teledyne FLIR’s ‘new’ Rogue 1 loitering munition has been under SOCOM contract for two years

Teledyne FLIR’s ‘new’ Rogue 1 loitering munition has been under SOCOM contract for two years
Teledyne FLIR’s ‘new’ Rogue 1 loitering munition has been under SOCOM contract for two years

A SOCOM spokesperson told Breaking Defense, “Our next step is to purchase limited quantities of the Rogue 1 for further test and evaluation in support of a fielding decision and follow-on Low-Rate Initial Production in late calendar year 2025.”

To counter China, the US must strengthen ammunition production

To counter China, the US must strengthen ammunition production
To counter China, the US must strengthen ammunition production

In this op-ed, retired Maj. Gen. James Marks discusses the importance of domestic nitrocellulose production to keep up with America’s needs.

Navy taps Pappano, long-time sub manager, as new acquisition advisor

Navy taps Pappano, long-time sub manager, as new acquisition advisor
Navy taps Pappano, long-time sub manager, as new acquisition advisor

Pappano’s years of experience in working with the submarine industrial base will likely be crucial to helping the service’s senior civilian work through AUKUS.

Laser weapons and future tanks: European Defense Fund to spend $1.3B on 54 projects

Laser weapons and future tanks: European Defense Fund to spend $1.3B on 54 projects
Laser weapons and future tanks: European Defense Fund to spend $1.3B on 54 projects

Development of more novel weapon systems includes the second phase launch of the Tactical Advanced Laser Optical Systems (TALOS) project (TALOS-TWO), designed to support a long term target of developing 100 kilowatt-class laser weapons by 2030.

Tired of being ‘shock absorber’ on inflation, defense industry wants new protections: AIA chief

Tired of being ‘shock absorber’ on inflation, defense industry wants new protections: AIA chief
Tired of being ‘shock absorber’ on inflation, defense industry wants new protections: AIA chief

“If the price of a platform is variable and the Pentagon plans for three and isn’t really adjusting for inflation, eventually they’re going to realize they get two,” said Aerospace Industries Association CEO Eric Fanning.

China’s purported ‘drone carrier’ could be used for testing, shows PLA ‘learning’ mindset: Analysts

China’s purported ‘drone carrier’ could be used for testing, shows PLA ‘learning’ mindset: Analysts
China’s purported ‘drone carrier’ could be used for testing, shows PLA ‘learning’ mindset: Analysts

If it is what it appears, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his subordinates “are demonstrating a real ability to be flexible and innovative. Not all innovation succeeds, but it’s the willingness to try that counts,” Chinese defense expert Dean Cheng said.