Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine

Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine
Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine

In this op-ed, Army Lt. Col. Robert Solano argues the need for the US military to boldly embrace how it approaches uncrewed systems.

UK admits Trident nuclear missile ‘anomaly’ caused test misfire, dismisses rocket booster reports

UK admits Trident nuclear missile ‘anomaly’ caused test misfire, dismisses rocket booster reports
UK admits Trident nuclear missile ‘anomaly’ caused test misfire, dismisses rocket booster reports

Despite a resolute defense of Trident by the UK MoD, the latest misfire will likely raise questions about the stability of the UK nuclear deterrent.

Finnish President-elect wants China ‘involved’ in Ukraine war peace negotiations

Finnish President-elect wants China ‘involved’ in Ukraine war peace negotiations
Finnish President-elect wants China ‘involved’ in Ukraine war peace negotiations

Alexander Stubb, Finland’s President Elect, also indicated he wants Europe’s financial institutions to modernize their rules in order to help speed up production of munitions.

Ukraine advisory group pushes for NATO accession, countering 3 key concerns

Ukraine advisory group pushes for NATO accession, countering 3 key concerns
Ukraine advisory group pushes for NATO accession, countering 3 key concerns

A former NATO leader argued that not inviting Ukraine into NATO for fear of Russian response, for example, is giving Vladimir Putin a “de facto veto” over the alliance’s decisions.

‘If Mr. Trump will come, I am ready:’ Zelensky offers Republican frontrunner visit to Ukraine frontline

‘If Mr. Trump will come, I am ready:’ Zelensky offers Republican frontrunner visit to Ukraine frontline
‘If Mr. Trump will come, I am ready:’ Zelensky offers Republican frontrunner visit to Ukraine frontline

Zelensky’s outreach comes days after Trump said he would “encourage” Russia to invade any NATO nation that does not meet the alliance’s defense spending target.

Navalny death rocks Munich Security Conference, as wife says Putin regime ‘will be punished’

Navalny death rocks Munich Security Conference, as wife says Putin regime ‘will be punished’
Navalny death rocks Munich Security Conference, as wife says Putin regime ‘will be punished’

Organizers of the conference suggested an “intense” atmosphere had developed, following the Navalny news. 

Lessons from Ukraine and Israel on how America should approach new tech

Lessons from Ukraine and Israel on how America should approach new tech
Lessons from Ukraine and Israel on how America should approach new tech

“There is a reason technology is often called a ‘force multiplier’ — it’s best when it helps our forces, not when it replaces them,” write Rachel Hoff and Reed Kessler of the Reagan Institute.

As US funding remains in limbo, Northrop chases exports for F-16 EW suite

As US funding remains in limbo, Northrop chases exports for F-16 EW suite
As US funding remains in limbo, Northrop chases exports for F-16 EW suite

Two international customers so far have signed on to buy Northrop’s Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite, and the company hopes more could be in the works.

European coalition bids to deliver 1 million drones to Ukraine

European coalition bids to deliver 1 million drones to Ukraine
European coalition bids to deliver 1 million drones to Ukraine

The pledge comes as a top Ukrainian military official described the criticality of drones in combat, along with other high-tech advances like software known as “Neon.”

Key decision points for Ukraine in the year ahead

Key decision points for Ukraine in the year ahead
Key decision points for Ukraine in the year ahead

Analyst Joshua Huminski asks, “What, in the end, is the balance Kyiv is willing to strike between what it wants to achieve (and at what cost) and what it actually can?”

Worldwide ‘deteriorating security landscape’ sparks record $2.2 trillion global defense spending: IISS

Worldwide ‘deteriorating security landscape’ sparks record $2.2 trillion global defense spending: IISS
Worldwide ‘deteriorating security landscape’ sparks record $2.2 trillion global defense spending: IISS

The analysis also reveals that Russia has lost over 3,000 tanks since fighting with Ukraine started in 2022, as many as Moscow held in its pre-war inventory — a trend Moscow will be unlikely to sustain for three more years.

Defense Secretary Austin no longer Europe bound, will virtually attend meeting on Ukraine

Defense Secretary Austin no longer Europe bound, will virtually attend meeting on Ukraine
Defense Secretary Austin no longer Europe bound, will virtually attend meeting on Ukraine

Austin’s medical emergency comes at a time of a new leader for Ukraine’s military, the inability of Washington to fund new weapons and former president Donald Trump inviting Russia to invade NATO territory.

Court orders Netherlands to stop export of F-35 parts to Israel in 7 days over Gaza concerns

Court orders Netherlands to stop export of F-35 parts to Israel in 7 days over Gaza concerns
Court orders Netherlands to stop export of F-35 parts to Israel in 7 days over Gaza concerns

The move is largely symbolic, as Israel doesn’t “need the F-35 for the operations they are currently conducting over Gaza, ” Patrick Bolder, a defense analyst at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies think tank, told Breaking Defense.

Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind

Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind
Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind

The new bunkers, similar to “underground cellars” commonly found in Estonia, are expected to be 35 square metres (377 square feet), hardened to withstand artillery strikes and house up to 10 soldiers.