The Americas

Here’s when the US Navy plans to sell subs to Australia under AUKUS

The Navy has revealed a timeline to sell used Virginia submarines and a new boat as part of a trilateral security arrangement.

US, India defense officials meet to talk regional security

India’s relationship with China has deteriorated since 2020, when Indian and Chinese troops clashed along their disputed border.

Lockheed to upgrade Chilean Air Force’s F-16 jets

Chilean military sources say the contract is simply the start of this upgrade program and that more spending and deals are likely.

White House pick for US cyber director spotlights hiring outside STEM

It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.

No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisis

Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney will perform the duties of commandant while Commandant Gen. Eric Smith remains hospitalized.

Opinion

How arming Saudi Arabia helped Israel and the United States

The more Saudi Arabia can intercept missiles and drones headed north from Yemen, the less effort Israel will have to spend on defeating those attacks.

Navy takes early steps with Australian, UK vendors on shared sub work

The U.S. Navy is increasing its submarine work with Australian and British firms, even as it awaits passage of four key measures to enable AUKUS.

Tuberville to seek floor vote on No. 2 Marine leader

Sen. Tommy Tuberville plans to call a floor vote on the nominee for the Corps’ assistant commandant after Gen. Eric M. Smith suffered a health emergency.

Businesses reposition amid growing demand for solid rocket motors

Companies in the rocket propulsion industry are making their own moves, reshuffling the market with potentially wide-ranging effects.

Boeing’s P-8 plane had unfair advantage in Canada tender, firms allege

Procurement officials have acknowledged they never sought input from Canadian firms or examined aircraft other than the P-8.

US to build new nuclear gravity bomb

Experts say this new higher-yield nuclear bomb appears intended to pave the way for retiring the older B83 megaton bomb.

Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 training in Arizona

The F-16 fundamentals training course is expected to last several months, an Air Force spokesperson said.

Chile opens bidding for new wheeled armored vehicles

Chile plans to award and finalize a contract within the first trimester of 2024.

US Air Force activates units dedicated to electronic warfare

“Our team here at Robins will identify what our weak points are, and be able to point us in the direction we need to go,” said Col. Josh Koslov.

US cybersecurity agency funding under fire from Sen. Rand Paul

The lawmaker says his legislation would "require CISA to come clean about its actions that violated the First Amendment."

Opinion

Here’s how to fix the supplemental’s shortcomings on Taiwan

And most of the remaining FMF funds should be directed to the Philippines — an ally that is struggling to keep the Chinese at bay in the South China Sea.