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NDAA and the Counter-Drone Challenge
Hamas, and other non-state and state adversaries, have taken up drone warfare. The FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) recognizes this reality and takes some important steps in tackling the threat of adversary drones operating against our own military, in both foreign and domestic airspace.
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Fallout of Halting Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
The decision by the Obama administration to stop a planned weapons sale of precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia due to its concerns over civilian casualties, while paradoxically continuing to refuel Saudi-led coalition planes, is a reversal of the US Congress’s past decision to sell smart bombs to Saudi Arabia to limit civilian casualties.
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NATO: An Investment for US Foreign Policy
For the United States, subsidizing the broad contours of European security — frustrating or resource intensive though it may be — is widely regarded as a good deal.
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After Trump Tweet: Lockheed Share Price Recovers, Fear Factor Lingers
Ultimately, here’s what we learned from Lockheed’s temporary 4 percent drop in shares: Defense companies, which investors typically regard as a safe bet, suddenly face something of a quagmire.
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Separating Friend from Foe in Syria
The new administration will, no doubt, review and revise what has passed for a military campaign against ISIS in central and eastern Syria. The key question however is what, in the Syrian context, President Trump will do about the two principal malign influences he has identified in the Middle East: ISIS and Iran.
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The New Acquisition Reform Effort: Back to the Future
Given the rising national debt service payments and entitlements obligations, there is a real need to ensure that the Pentagon’s acquisition process be as efficient as possible.
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Editorial: Mad Dog’s Mission
The pick of retired Gen. James Mattis as defense secretary by Donald Trump provides hope that the Pentagon, at least, will be in stable hands.
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Reforming the National Security Council: It’s About Trust and Accountability
The role of the NSC staff needs to return to that of coordinating, consolidating and preparing the president to make decisions after all the other applicable government agencies have made inputs based on their areas of expertise.
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Italy’s Pinotti: Responding to Fear and Uncertainty
European nations must come up with effective answers to our citizens’ growing concerns, starting with an increased effort to provide advanced but realistic solutions for common security and defense.
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Jerry DeMuro: Anticipating and Planning for a More Certain Future
The head of BAE Systems wants to focus heavily on programs that would allow the United States to share its technological advantages with international partners to strengthen key alliances and improve interoperability.
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NDAA and the Counter-Drone Challenge
Hamas, and other non-state and state adversaries, have taken up drone warfare. The FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) recognizes this reality and takes some important steps in tackling the threat of adversary drones operating against our own military, in both foreign and domestic airspace.
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Fallout of Halting Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
The decision by the Obama administration to stop a planned weapons sale of precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia due to its concerns over civilian casualties, while paradoxically continuing to refuel Saudi-led coalition planes, is a reversal of the US Congress’s past decision to sell smart bombs to Saudi Arabia to limit civilian casualties.
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NATO: An Investment for US Foreign Policy
For the United States, subsidizing the broad contours of European security — frustrating or resource intensive though it may be — is widely regarded as a good deal.
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After Trump Tweet: Lockheed Share Price Recovers, Fear Factor Lingers
Ultimately, here’s what we learned from Lockheed’s temporary 4 percent drop in shares: Defense companies, which investors typically regard as a safe bet, suddenly face something of a quagmire.
-
Separating Friend from Foe in Syria
The new administration will, no doubt, review and revise what has passed for a military campaign against ISIS in central and eastern Syria. The key question however is what, in the Syrian context, President Trump will do about the two principal malign influences he has identified in the Middle East: ISIS and Iran.
-
The New Acquisition Reform Effort: Back to the Future
Given the rising national debt service payments and entitlements obligations, there is a real need to ensure that the Pentagon’s acquisition process be as efficient as possible.
-
Editorial: Mad Dog’s Mission
The pick of retired Gen. James Mattis as defense secretary by Donald Trump provides hope that the Pentagon, at least, will be in stable hands.
-
Reforming the National Security Council: It’s About Trust and Accountability
The role of the NSC staff needs to return to that of coordinating, consolidating and preparing the president to make decisions after all the other applicable government agencies have made inputs based on their areas of expertise.
-
Italy’s Pinotti: Responding to Fear and Uncertainty
European nations must come up with effective answers to our citizens’ growing concerns, starting with an increased effort to provide advanced but realistic solutions for common security and defense.
-
Jerry DeMuro: Anticipating and Planning for a More Certain Future
The head of BAE Systems wants to focus heavily on programs that would allow the United States to share its technological advantages with international partners to strengthen key alliances and improve interoperability.
-
NDAA and the Counter-Drone Challenge
Hamas, and other non-state and state adversaries, have taken up drone warfare. The FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) recognizes this reality and takes some important steps in tackling the threat of adversary drones operating against our own military, in both foreign and domestic airspace.
-
Fallout of Halting Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
The decision by the Obama administration to stop a planned weapons sale of precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia due to its concerns over civilian casualties, while paradoxically continuing to refuel Saudi-led coalition planes, is a reversal of the US Congress’s past decision to sell smart bombs to Saudi Arabia to limit civilian casualties.
-
NATO: An Investment for US Foreign Policy
For the United States, subsidizing the broad contours of European security — frustrating or resource intensive though it may be — is widely regarded as a good deal.
-
After Trump Tweet: Lockheed Share Price Recovers, Fear Factor Lingers
Ultimately, here’s what we learned from Lockheed’s temporary 4 percent drop in shares: Defense companies, which investors typically regard as a safe bet, suddenly face something of a quagmire.
-
Separating Friend from Foe in Syria
The new administration will, no doubt, review and revise what has passed for a military campaign against ISIS in central and eastern Syria. The key question however is what, in the Syrian context, President Trump will do about the two principal malign influences he has identified in the Middle East: ISIS and Iran.
-
The New Acquisition Reform Effort: Back to the Future
Given the rising national debt service payments and entitlements obligations, there is a real need to ensure that the Pentagon’s acquisition process be as efficient as possible.
-
Editorial: Mad Dog’s Mission
The pick of retired Gen. James Mattis as defense secretary by Donald Trump provides hope that the Pentagon, at least, will be in stable hands.
-
Reforming the National Security Council: It’s About Trust and Accountability
The role of the NSC staff needs to return to that of coordinating, consolidating and preparing the president to make decisions after all the other applicable government agencies have made inputs based on their areas of expertise.
-
Italy’s Pinotti: Responding to Fear and Uncertainty
European nations must come up with effective answers to our citizens’ growing concerns, starting with an increased effort to provide advanced but realistic solutions for common security and defense.
-
Jerry DeMuro: Anticipating and Planning for a More Certain Future
The head of BAE Systems wants to focus heavily on programs that would allow the United States to share its technological advantages with international partners to strengthen key alliances and improve interoperability.
