With Zelenskyy in town, White House still a no on ATACMS long-range missiles for Ukraine

With Zelenskyy in town, White House still a no on ATACMS long-range missiles for Ukraine
With Zelenskyy in town, White House still a no on ATACMS long-range missiles for Ukraine

The Biden administration said the long-range weapons are not “off the table,” but no decision has been made.

Germany inks Artemis Accords, citing ‘security impact’ in space

Germany inks Artemis Accords, citing ‘security impact’ in space
Germany inks Artemis Accords, citing ‘security impact’ in space

Germany is not the first European country to join, but as a political and economic center of the continent, Berlin’s move could convince several others to follow suit.

Ukraine’s attack on Sevastapol ‘strikes into the heart’ of maritime ‘advantage’: UK Navy chief

Ukraine’s attack on Sevastapol ‘strikes into the heart’ of maritime ‘advantage’: UK Navy chief
Ukraine’s attack on Sevastapol ‘strikes into the heart’ of maritime ‘advantage’: UK Navy chief

Some reports indicate Ukraine damaged a Russian submarine and landing ship in the overnight strike.

New Pentagon cyber strategy: Building new capabilities, expanding allied info-sharing

New Pentagon cyber strategy: Building new capabilities, expanding allied info-sharing
New Pentagon cyber strategy: Building new capabilities, expanding allied info-sharing

DoD “will prioritize technologies that can confound malicious cyber actors and prevent them from achieving their objectives in and through cyberspace,” according to an unclassified summary.

With ‘Black Recon,’ Teledyne FLIR offers small, vehicle-launched spy drones

With ‘Black Recon,’ Teledyne FLIR offers small, vehicle-launched spy drones
With ‘Black Recon,’ Teledyne FLIR offers small, vehicle-launched spy drones

The company’s nano-drone has already been gifted to Ukraine; too soon to say if “Black Recon” will follow, company official tells Breaking Defense.

What an S-400 kill and a spec ops raid reveal about Ukraine’s ability to hit Russia

What an S-400 kill and a spec ops raid reveal about Ukraine’s ability to hit Russia
What an S-400 kill and a spec ops raid reveal about Ukraine’s ability to hit Russia

According to Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov, the Neptune preformed “flawlessly” during the Aug. 23 attack on a Russian Almaz-Antei S-400 “Triumf” air and missile defense complex.

European Defence Agency signs first set of joint ammunition procurement contracts

European Defence Agency signs first set of joint ammunition procurement contracts
European Defence Agency signs first set of joint ammunition procurement contracts

The 155mm rounds have been procured for loading on French Caesar, Polish Krab, German Panzerhaubitze 2000 and Slovakian Zuzana self-propelled howitzers.

New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador

New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador
New strategy for global cybersecurity cooperation coming soon: State cyber ambassador

“The war in Ukraine has cast a very dark shadow,” ambassador-at-large Nate Fick said – but the “silver lining” is a new seriousness about public-private cooperation against global cyber threats.

Pentagon IG to examine how DoD discovered billions more for Ukraine after ‘valuation errors’

Pentagon IG to examine how DoD discovered billions more for Ukraine after ‘valuation errors’
Pentagon IG to examine how DoD discovered billions more for Ukraine after ‘valuation errors’

“The objective of this audit is to determine the extent and impact of the March 2023 estimation change for valuing assets provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority,” the Defense Department Inspector General’s office wrote in a memo.

US to send Ukraine depleted uranium rounds for M1 Abrams tanks

US to send Ukraine depleted uranium rounds for M1 Abrams tanks
US to send Ukraine depleted uranium rounds for M1 Abrams tanks

“The quantities provided will significantly enhance the effectiveness of Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tank capability that will be delivered in the coming weeks,” a Pentagon spokesman told Breaking Defense.

Ukraine counteroffensive analysis: West needs to help Kyiv ‘outrange’ Russians, protect own artillery

Ukraine counteroffensive analysis: West needs to help Kyiv ‘outrange’ Russians, protect own artillery
Ukraine counteroffensive analysis: West needs to help Kyiv ‘outrange’ Russians, protect own artillery

A new RUSI analysis calls on international partners to “ensure” the proposed artillery park is developed, while also working to cut down an existing supply of 17 artillery systems, operated by Ukraine, to focus on “maintaining a more limited range of guns at greater scale.”

Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north

Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north
Admiral sounds alarm amid rising Russian, Chinese movement in high north

Adm. Daryl Caudle told Breaking Defense he is concerned what Russia “may or may not be doing” as it continues to militarize its northern coast.

Russia spikes UN effort on norms to reduce space threats

Russia spikes UN effort on norms to reduce space threats
Russia spikes UN effort on norms to reduce space threats

Only a small number of nations, including Venezuela, Iran and China, supported Russia’s objections, especially its rejection of responsible behavior as a foundation for norms.

Netherlands, Romania and Lockheed agree to open F-16 training center

Netherlands, Romania and Lockheed agree to open F-16 training center
Netherlands, Romania and Lockheed agree to open F-16 training center

The letter of intent comes after the Biden administration approved the re-export of the fourth generation jets to Ukraine.