Ukrainians welcome US aid, concerned over Trump’s ultimatum to Putin
Trump delayed “very severe” sanctions on Russia for 50 days, sparking criticism from Ukrainians and European leaders who see the delay as too long.
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Jammed and confused: Alaska trial shows pitfalls of fielding US drones
One drone failed repeatedly to find its target when jammed and ultimately crashed into a hill. Another flew past its target and went up in flames.
Taiwan Exhibits New Fighter Trainers at Expo
Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation is proposing the air force consider two fighter trainer options for replacing its aging AT-3 Tzu Chung advanced jet trainers.
Ukraine Drafts Industry Blacklist, New Arms Program
“Despite the measures which have been implemented by the [Ukrainian Defense Ministry], a large portion of defense spending could be streamlined in a more efficient way,” said an analyst from a government-run think tank in Warsaw.
INTERCEPTS: Check Out a Crashed Iranian Drone
The apparent downing of an Iranian unmanned system is providing a good look at Tehran's indigenous high-end drone.
Odierno Reviews Iraq, Islamic State in Final Briefing
The US Army's top general said he disagrees with Donald Trump that the US should seize the oil used to support the Islamic State group.
Indian Proposal Would Restrict Private Firms Undergoing Debt Restructuring
An Indian Defence Ministry committee would restrict private sector defense companies undergoing debt restructuring.
Taiwan Defense Show Exhibits New Weapons
During a press tour, Taiwan military officials gave detailed presentations of new systems.
Defense Stocks Involved in Hacking Scheme
Three major US defense firms were among the victims of an alleged hacking ring based in Ukraine that accessed and leaked press releases to co-conspirators who traded on the information before it became public.
Future US Nuclear Spending Likely to Remain Strong
WASHINGTON — Modernization costs for America's aging nuclear arsenal will be expensive but will not exceed 5 percent of national defense spending in the coming decades, according to projections by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments.
Baltics Discuss Value of Joint Acquisitions
The Baltic states are discussing whether joint military procurement will produce gains in capability and cost savings
