Space Force wargame could inform framework for allied info sharing
The two-week wargame is focused on understanding what capabilities and operational concepts the Space Force might need 10 years into the future.
Space
New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
Pending range approval, the mission is slated to lift off Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Editorial: On the Edge of Cutting Too Deep
The US Army's announcement that through 2017 it's cutting end strength by 40,000 more troops made headlines last week, but was hardly a surprise.
Commentary: Sustaining Nuclear Deterrence Requires New Capabilities
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter recently visited Berlin to assure allies that the US would deter aggression. NATO leaders are worried that Russia might invade the Baltics in a Crimea-style fait accompli, and then threaten nuclear escalation unless the alliance backs down.
Commentary: A Strategy for South China Sea
The US-China relationship is entering a new phase. Beijing has become more confident, global and assertive. In a relationship that has unique cooperative and competitive elements, none will stress that relationship more than those concerning the South China Sea.
British PM: Buy More Drones, Boost Spec Ops
British Prime Minister David Cameron called for increased spending by the British military on remotely piloted vehicles (RPV), air surveillance assets and special forces during a Monday visit to the Royal Air Force base.
CNO Greenert Reconnects with Egyptian Navy
The US Navy's top officer visited Egypt this weekend, meeting with the new head of the Egyptian Navy amidst a relaxation of US restrictions on operations and arms sales to the strategic Middle East nation.
Aselsan Signs Saudi Cooperation Deals
Military electronics specialist Aselsan, Turkey's biggest defense firm, signed cooperation deals with two Saudi companies, further deepening efforts to penetrate into Gulf and Middle Eastern markets.
Nexter-KMW Joint Venture Takes Next Step
France edged forward to the planned 50-50 joint venture between Nexter and German partner Krauss-Maffei Wegmann with the July 9 parliamentary adoption of privatization of the state-owned land weapons manufacturer.
UAE To Supply Regional Aid in Terror Fight
The United Arab Emirates is instituting an armed forces commission to supply financial and military aid to Arab allies for counterterrorism efforts, a UAE source told Defense News.
Saudi-led Strikes Hit Yemen Rebels Despite Truce
Saudi-led coalition warplanes bombarded Yemeni rebels Sunday, witnesses said, in a new blow to a UN-proposed truce in the impoverished country where millions are threatened with famine.
