“We’re close to understanding what exactly the problem was, which will inform our path to getting back to testing,” said Army acquisition head Doug Bush.
By Ashley RoqueChina wants “to create tense, uncomfortable situations in the hope that US and partner forces will vacate the space that every force has a right to be in,” Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo said.
By Colin ClarkWhile designed for military program managers, the app will be also available to the public so that industry, allies and ordinary citizens can understand how the Pentagon is implementing “responsible AI” – and how China is not.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.Beijing and Washington have been in a tug of war over political influence for the 14 Pacific Island nations.
By Colin ClarkMBDA is considering a new hypersonic anti-tank weapon, officials told Breaking Defense during a recent tour of the weapons firm’s German facilities.
By Andrew WhiteWhile this may be the first CRADA’s between the two Indian space startups and the Space Force, neither company is a stranger to the US space market ecosystem.
By Theresa HitchensAs Sweden moves ever closer to joining NATO, both it and the alliance are reserving judgment on who or what caused damage to a telecommunications cable that runs between Sweden and Estonia, until an investigation concludes.
By Tim MartinThe news came hours after a Pentagon official said an American delegation would attend a Chinese security conference, amid strained military-to-military relations between Washington and Beijing.
By Colin Clark and Lee Ferran“We need launch capabilities in the Southern Hemisphere,” said Deanna Ryals, director of international affairs at the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, recently.
By Theresa Hitchens“What we’d really like to see is for them to be more transparent about their nuclear buildup, and also to see some greater willingness on their part to discuss these strategic stability and risk reduction issues with us,” a senior US defense official said.
By Ashley RoqueAdm. Ben Key, First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, made his comments hours after Sweden stated that an undersea telecommunications cable between Sweden and Estonia had been damaged.
By Tim Martin“We know about the disappearances within the PLA and elsewhere. But no one really knows why,” said Ian Chong, associate professor at the National University of Singapore.
By Colin ClarkObserving Ukraine, Gen James Rainey told Breaking Defense, “We’re a joint force and every domain matters, but the land domain is absolutely decisive. That remains unchanged.”
By Ashley RoqueSaudi Arabia is making a push for nuclear power as part of any US-brokered pact with Israel – and Riyadh won’t be shy about seeking what it wants.
By Riad Kahwaji