Flournoy: Next defense secretary needs ‘big bets’ to boost ’eroding’ deterrence

"You have to make trade-offs and you have to make hard decisions," says Michèle Flournoy, seen as a top contender for the job of defense secretary should former Vice President Joe Biden win the November presidential election.

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A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle displays its ability to handle multiple terrain types by physically adjusting its suspension during a demonstration at the School of Infantry West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. (Sgt. Timothy R. Smithers/Marine Corps)

Oshkosh is tinkering with a uniquely British JLTV

Britain has moved a step closer to completing a deal for purchasing Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) following the award of a contract allowing platform builder Oshkosh Defense to trial proposed UK sub-systems on the vehicle.

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The U.S. military in June published imagery that officials said show Russian aircraft being used to support private military companies sponsored by the Russian government to fight in the Libyan war. (U.S. Defense Department)

Libya is turning into a battle lab for air warfare

What exactly is going on, who is winning and what has this conflict taught generals about modern air combat?

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, sails past the statues of 'Another Place' as it arrives in Liverpool on February 28, 2020 in Liverpool, England. The Royal Navy's newest aircraft carrier completed its journey from Portsmouth Naval Base to Liverpool in heavy rain and high winds. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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