Budget hikes test shared European Union spending goals

More cash may mean less, not more, Europe — or as one analyst put it: “European defense might be about to die of indigestion.”

Estonia increases defense spending to buy air defense systems, more weapons

Estonia has approved a $523 million defense spending hike, the majority of which is for short- to mid-range air defense systems.

Stinger and Javelin production can be boosted, says Army acquisitions chief

The U.S. has sent Ukraine an array of weapons and other equipment in recent weeks. An $800 million security package announced March 16 included 800 Stinger and 2,000 Javelin systems.

Navy finalizes plans for next Rim of the Pacific exercise

The U.S. Navy and 26 of its partners and allies concluded a final planning conference for this year’s Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world's largest maritime exercise that had to be scaled down in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

US-owned Avio Aero wins race to make ‘Eurodrone’ engines

Prime contractor Airbus announced it had selected the Catalyst, an engine developed by GE Avation-owned Avio Aero, to power the flagship drone, due to be procured by Italy, France, Germany and Spain.

US Air Force establishes new information warfare detachment

Dubbed Detachment 1, the new group is a hybrid wing-level organization designed to connect airmen from multiple locations as they accelerate readiness.

Back to ship: Marines need ships to fight. Will they get them?

Questions loom as to whether existing ship priorities and a new ship design will be funded, floating and fighting in time to keep the Corps relevant.

Greek officials sign contract for three Naval Group frigates

The deal puts to rest speculation about whether Lockheed Martin was hoping for a last-minute snatch of a similar sale to the Hellenic Navy.

First Army Warfighter Exercise in Pacific will take on large-scale operations

The Corps- and Division-level Warfighter Exercise will feature a Pacific scenario for the first time in its history.

Border mission should be a Homeland Security job, says head of Northern Command

Customs and Border Protection shouldn't use troops as a back-up forever, NORTHCOM boss said.

Following cyberattack, communication satellite operators want more guidance on reporting

Satellite communications companies say new guidance for companies to increase their cyber incident reporting is a win for the industry and could help raise awareness about attacks.

Next-gen engine for current and future helicopter fleets begins testing

The engine for the Improved Turbine Engine Program runs for the first time in tests on its way to replacing engines in UH-60 Black Hawks and AH-64 Apaches, and to power the Army's future attack reconnaissance aircraft.

Commentary

Ukraine should provide Japan’s wake-up call

The Ukraine crisis has demonstrated war can occur at any moment. Japan should ensure it is fully prepared for a potential Chinese threat.

Multidomain operations concept will become doctrine this summer

The Army's Multidomain Operations concept will graduate into doctrine this summer after the service spent roughly five years refining the document through extensive analysis.

British budget outlook touts weapon deliveries for Ukraine’s defense

The support has come in the form of anti-tank weapons, for example, which London has sent to war-stricken Ukraine by the thousands.

Lockheed eyes Project Convergence after successful 5G expedition

“Our battle space is all connected,” said David Rohall with Lockheed Martin. “No longer just does a soldier talk to the soldier next to him, but the soldier is talking to the airmen who may be flying above.”

See Pakistan showcase its latest equipment during military parade

Pakistan was commemorating March 23, 1940, when the Muslim leadership in the eastern city of Lahore demanded independence from British rule.

NATO members to pledge support for Ukraine against potential chem-bio attacks

The support is meant to protect the alliance’s own member nations, who would also suffer from contamination if Russia used a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) weapon against Ukraine.

Lawmakers draw battle lines for FY23 defense spending ahead of White House budget release

The president's budget plan for fiscal 2023 is set to be unveiled on March 28.

Patria vehicle scores highest in Slovak armored-vehicle acquisition race

The Finnish company is line to win a $366 million contract aimed at replacing Slovakia's Soviet-era fleet or rides.

NATO wants a say in 5G standardization talks

For the past several years, the agency has been conducting internal technical assessments to evaluate the potential of 5G for military applications.

DoD acquisition nominee pledges to push advanced tech, small business opportunities

“Our adversaries have a different philosophy” when it comes to testing tech like hypersonics, Sen. Angus King said. “They test and test and test and fail and fail and fail, and learn every time and end up beating us."

Commentary

Biden should nudge Europeans to lead NATO

The time has come to strike a new transatlantic bargain, in which European allies assume greater responsibility for their own security and defense and the United States becomes more willing to share military leadership of the alliance.

US Navy considers alternatives to unmanned boats with missiles

The Navy wants to put more missile tubes out to sea by installing them on USVs. Congress isn't comfortable enough yet with the state of unmanned technology. There could be an alternate plan to make both sides happy.

Biden: Russia mulling cyberattacks on US

“As I said, the magnitude of Russia’s cyber capacity is fairly consequential, and it’s coming,” President Joe Biden said March 21.

How a contracted supply chain is challenging the Space Development Agency’s open competition model

The agency is concerned about supply chain dependencies among its prime contractors after its first few rounds of satellite development awards.

EU nations circle the wagons in new ‘Strategic Compass’

Officials had hastened to rewrite the document since the invasion of Ukraine began in late February, replacing diplomatic speak with plain language painting Russia as an aggressor against its neighbor.

Lockheed joins Hanwha team for British artillery competition

Hanwha is offering its K9A2 howitzer for the British effort likely to attract competition from several rivals.