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McCain offers Afghanistan strategy amid Trump’s indecision
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain has announced his own strategy for the war in Afghanistan, he says, because the Trump administration has fallen behind.
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How Secretary Tillerson could reshape the State Department [Commentary]
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wishes to reshape his department into one that is more effective, focused and a true partner for the Pentagon, he must accomplish three tasks.
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Fact-checking Trump’s tweet on the US nuclear arsenal
Amid nuclear tensions with North Korea, the president boasted America’s nuclear arsenal is “far stronger and more powerful than ever before.” But is it?
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US-Israel teams ramp up interceptor builds
Two U.S.-Israeli industrial teams working on jointly funded missile defense programs are ramping up production of three distinct interceptors.
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First electronic warfare prototypes from Army’s Rapid Capabilities Office put to test
An air assault unit ― the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky ― at the Network Integration Evaluation last month put the first prototypes of several of the Army Rapid Capabilities Office’s electronic warfare solutions to the test out in a hot, austere environment.
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DoD in talks with Japan on Osprey flights following crash
The U.S. is in talks with the government of Japan to address its concerns about the continued operation of U.S. MV-22 Ospreys over Japan following a crash Saturday in Australia.
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Air Force pilot shortfall is dangerous for the US [Commentary]
Pilots are national assets, so the current pilot shortage is a national problem.
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Trump administration launches review of drone export regulations
The Trump administration is reviewing America’s drone export policy, with industry hopeful it will result in increased sales of unmanned systems abroad.
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Stealth technology gap narrows, but US Air Force’s experience could give it an edge
Russia and China are developing stealth fighters, but the U.S. Air Force still has the operational experience needed to keep it ahead, retired service officials said.
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US arming Ukraine? A look at how Moscow might respond
There exists the risk that Ukraine takes U.S. weapons deliveries as approval for a renewed offensive on separatist positions — a move that could prompt Moscow to surge into the region to stabilize separatist positions.
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McCain offers Afghanistan strategy amid Trump’s indecision
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain has announced his own strategy for the war in Afghanistan, he says, because the Trump administration has fallen behind.
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How Secretary Tillerson could reshape the State Department [Commentary]
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wishes to reshape his department into one that is more effective, focused and a true partner for the Pentagon, he must accomplish three tasks.
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Fact-checking Trump’s tweet on the US nuclear arsenal
Amid nuclear tensions with North Korea, the president boasted America’s nuclear arsenal is “far stronger and more powerful than ever before.” But is it?
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US-Israel teams ramp up interceptor builds
Two U.S.-Israeli industrial teams working on jointly funded missile defense programs are ramping up production of three distinct interceptors.
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First electronic warfare prototypes from Army’s Rapid Capabilities Office put to test
An air assault unit ― the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky ― at the Network Integration Evaluation last month put the first prototypes of several of the Army Rapid Capabilities Office’s electronic warfare solutions to the test out in a hot, austere environment.
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DoD in talks with Japan on Osprey flights following crash
The U.S. is in talks with the government of Japan to address its concerns about the continued operation of U.S. MV-22 Ospreys over Japan following a crash Saturday in Australia.
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Air Force pilot shortfall is dangerous for the US [Commentary]
Pilots are national assets, so the current pilot shortage is a national problem.
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Trump administration launches review of drone export regulations
The Trump administration is reviewing America’s drone export policy, with industry hopeful it will result in increased sales of unmanned systems abroad.
-
Stealth technology gap narrows, but US Air Force’s experience could give it an edge
Russia and China are developing stealth fighters, but the U.S. Air Force still has the operational experience needed to keep it ahead, retired service officials said.
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US arming Ukraine? A look at how Moscow might respond
There exists the risk that Ukraine takes U.S. weapons deliveries as approval for a renewed offensive on separatist positions — a move that could prompt Moscow to surge into the region to stabilize separatist positions.
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McCain offers Afghanistan strategy amid Trump’s indecision
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain has announced his own strategy for the war in Afghanistan, he says, because the Trump administration has fallen behind.
-
How Secretary Tillerson could reshape the State Department [Commentary]
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wishes to reshape his department into one that is more effective, focused and a true partner for the Pentagon, he must accomplish three tasks.
-
Fact-checking Trump’s tweet on the US nuclear arsenal
Amid nuclear tensions with North Korea, the president boasted America’s nuclear arsenal is “far stronger and more powerful than ever before.” But is it?
-
US-Israel teams ramp up interceptor builds
Two U.S.-Israeli industrial teams working on jointly funded missile defense programs are ramping up production of three distinct interceptors.
-
First electronic warfare prototypes from Army’s Rapid Capabilities Office put to test
An air assault unit ― the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky ― at the Network Integration Evaluation last month put the first prototypes of several of the Army Rapid Capabilities Office’s electronic warfare solutions to the test out in a hot, austere environment.
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DoD in talks with Japan on Osprey flights following crash
The U.S. is in talks with the government of Japan to address its concerns about the continued operation of U.S. MV-22 Ospreys over Japan following a crash Saturday in Australia.
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Air Force pilot shortfall is dangerous for the US [Commentary]
Pilots are national assets, so the current pilot shortage is a national problem.
-
Trump administration launches review of drone export regulations
The Trump administration is reviewing America’s drone export policy, with industry hopeful it will result in increased sales of unmanned systems abroad.
-
Stealth technology gap narrows, but US Air Force’s experience could give it an edge
Russia and China are developing stealth fighters, but the U.S. Air Force still has the operational experience needed to keep it ahead, retired service officials said.
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US arming Ukraine? A look at how Moscow might respond
There exists the risk that Ukraine takes U.S. weapons deliveries as approval for a renewed offensive on separatist positions — a move that could prompt Moscow to surge into the region to stabilize separatist positions.
