Army investigating latest hypersonic stumble as fielding timeline likely slips

Army investigating latest hypersonic stumble as fielding timeline likely slips
Army investigating latest hypersonic stumble as fielding timeline likely slips

“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.

Chinese military ‘directed’ by Beijing to ‘be increasingly provocative”: Navy’s Paparo

Chinese military ‘directed’ by Beijing to ‘be increasingly provocative”: Navy’s Paparo
Chinese military ‘directed’ by Beijing to ‘be increasingly provocative”: Navy’s Paparo

China 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.

AI ethics: Pentagon about to roll out public web app to guide ‘responsible’ development

AI ethics: Pentagon about to roll out public web app to guide ‘responsible’ development
AI ethics: Pentagon about to roll out public web app to guide ‘responsible’ development

While 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.

New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021

New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021
New data shows US topped China ‘Belt and Road’ spending in Pacific Islands by 2021

Beijing and Washington have been in a tug of war over political influence for the 14 Pacific Island nations.

Anti-tank weapons, new materials:  MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities

Anti-tank weapons, new materials:  MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities
Anti-tank weapons, new materials: MBDA Germany pondering future hypersonic capabilities

MBDA is considering a new hypersonic anti-tank weapon, officials told Breaking Defense during a recent tour of the weapons firm’s German facilities.

Space Force, AFRL ink first non-US research agreements with Indian AI, sensor firms

Space Force, AFRL ink first non-US research agreements with Indian AI, sensor firms
Space Force, AFRL ink first non-US research agreements with Indian AI, sensor firms

While 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.

NATO predicts Turkey delivering ‘speedy’ ratification for Sweden’s alliance entry

NATO predicts Turkey delivering ‘speedy’ ratification for Sweden’s alliance entry
NATO predicts Turkey delivering ‘speedy’ ratification for Sweden’s alliance entry

As 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.

Beijing removes defense minister, latest move in high-level military and diplomatic shake-up

Beijing removes defense minister, latest move in high-level military and diplomatic shake-up
Beijing removes defense minister, latest move in high-level military and diplomatic shake-up

The 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.

US-Australia space launch accord likely on agenda at Biden-Albanese meeting

US-Australia space launch accord likely on agenda at Biden-Albanese meeting
US-Australia space launch accord likely on agenda at Biden-Albanese meeting

“We need launch capabilities in the Southern Hemisphere,” said Deanna Ryals, director of international affairs at the Space Force’s Space Systems Command, recently.

New Pentagon report details China’s growing nuclear arsenal, possible new missile effort

New Pentagon report details China’s growing nuclear arsenal, possible new missile effort
New Pentagon report details China’s growing nuclear arsenal, possible new missile effort

“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.

UK naval chief on threats to undersea infrastructure: ‘We don’t fully understand’ solutions

UK naval chief on threats to undersea infrastructure: ‘We don’t fully understand’ solutions
UK naval chief on threats to undersea infrastructure: ‘We don’t fully understand’ solutions

Adm. 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.

In China’s military ‘purge,’ final outcomes remain to be seen

In China’s military ‘purge,’ final outcomes remain to be seen
In China’s military ‘purge,’ final outcomes remain to be seen

“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.

Looking through the ‘front windshield’: AFC Gen. Rainey talks Ukraine, force changes

Looking through the ‘front windshield’: AFC Gen. Rainey talks Ukraine, force changes
Looking through the ‘front windshield’: AFC Gen. Rainey talks Ukraine, force changes

Observing 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.”

In nuclear push, Saudi Arabia could play US, China off each other

In nuclear push, Saudi Arabia could play US, China off each other
In nuclear push, Saudi Arabia could play US, China off each other

Saudi 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.