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Shifting perspectives: Reframe readiness with a focus on availability

By proactively managing the fleet’s health, we can anticipate and address issues before they escalate into mission-critical problems.

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We need hard laws on military use of AI — and soon

Is pushback by China, Russia and India insurmountable?

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Zero hour for Zero Trust: How data tagging can speed implementation

Currently, agencies take their own unique approaches to the data discovery process, the authors say.

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The US just got serious about cybersecurity. Contractors aren’t ready.

In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.

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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.

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A victory in Ukraine will require a maneuver division

In order to fight this war, Ukraine must be able to shoot, move and communicate.

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What are the takeaways from Ukraine’s fight in the Black Sea?

Today’s struggles in the Black Sea may herald a changing face of naval warfare, in which large warships are increasingly vulnerable.

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Congress must scrutinize the US spending spree on global crises

White House priorities are getting muddled in a defense spending package aimed at resolving an increasing number of conflicts, argues analyst Emma Ashford.

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Washington should brace for new Polish preferences in arms suppliers

The results of Poland's recent parliamentary election could tilt the vendor mix in favor of including more European companies, argues analyst Peter Doran.

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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.

4 strategies for government contracting success amid volatility

The push for advanced defense systems, infrastructure development and green products and services offers opportunities.

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How the Pentagon can help Israel now

The Pentagon should provide Israel all of the U.S. Army’s Tamir interceptors from its two Iron Dome batteries.

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The Army needs a near-term strategy for the 2020s

The U.S. Army must close the munitions gap, improve the survivability of tanks and strengthen competencies within the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Congressional inaction damages both Ukrainian and US militaries

"We have enough funding authorities to meet Ukraine’s battlefield needs for just a little bit longer, but we need Congress to act."

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Japan, South Korea and the US should mirror AUKUS for destroyers

But before breaking a celebratory bottle of champagne across the bow, obstacles must be addressed.

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US military must capitalize on civilian high-speed networks in Arctic

As Alaska looks to expand, harden and diversify its telecommunications infrastructure, DoD may find a path towards burden sharing, the author says.