Lithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line
Lithuania declared this week that it is creating a three-level defensive border intended to delay or stop enemy movement in the event of an enemy attack.
Europe
Putin wants rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk as part of ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.
Budget boost in hand, Germany puts more sub-hunting planes on its shopping list
Allied European navies in the United Kingdom and Norway also operate Boeing's P-8 Poseidon planes, raising the prospect of interoperability when keeping tabs on Russian submarines in the North Sea and North Atlantic, in particular.
After Rheinmetall bid for Oto Melara, Italian government awaits Fincantieri’s move
“We will wait for September for a Fincantieri offer, we want to have the entire picture,” a government source in Rome said.
Japan’s converted aircraft carrier to undertake Indo-Pacific deployment
The JS Izumo will accompany the destroyers JS Takanami and JS Kirisame as well as an unnamed submarine for the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022 voyage, which is set to take place June 13-Oct. 28.
Government watchdog finds major flaws in US Space Command basing process
The report, which questions the credibility of the SPACECOM headquarters selection process, is one of two reviews directed by Congress and comes nearly 18 months after Alabama was chosen to host the combatant command.
Russia warns West of weapons repercussions, pounds Ukraine
Western arms have been critical to Ukraine’s success in stymieing Russia’s much larger and better-equipped military during a war now in its 99th day.
Israel simulates long-range airstrikes over Mediterranean
The drill took place as part of a larger, monthlong military exercise, which included earlier combat simulations in Cyprus.
India orders Astra weapon in move to break dependence on foreign missiles
The missile is expected to reduce India’s dependency on Russian R-77, French MICA and Israeli Derby beyond-visual-range missiles.
How Sweden and Finland could reshape NATO’s northern security
The accession of Finland and Sweden, historically neutral nations, is expected to transform Europe’s security landscape for years to come. Their armed forces and geography would seriously complicate any further aggression Russia might want to try in the region, defense officials and national security experts say.
Here’s how Tinker Air Force Base cut heavy maintenance time for F-35 engines in half
“We’ve got to go faster, the quality needs to stay high. But we’ve got to do it cheaper.”
