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With only weeks remaining, US Army preps for release of climate strategy

The service is preparing to release a new climate strategy with four key lines of effort, according to a memo obtained by Defense News outlining the plan.

Here’s what a ‘green’ ship design could look like for the Royal Navy

Britain’s upcoming ships could feature new hulls and redesigned propellers and fins, as the Royal Navy races to play its part to build a more sustainable force over the next three decades.

UK’s future force to lean heavily into robotics, AI and hybrid power

The new program Mercury, run by the British Army, will help shape the force for battlefields beyond 2035.

Russia says construction of controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Germany is complete

Ukraine's president has described the new pipeline as a powerful geopolitical weapon for Russia.

Next Pentagon budget will detail climate change spending

The push comes after extreme weather, fueled by a warming of the earth’s atmosphere, has wreaked havoc on Americans across the country this summer.

New normal? How the Guard is fighting worsening natural disasters amid deployments

What happens when disaster strikes and the National Guard unit your state needs is overseas?

By Davis Winkie

New SECNAV lays out his priorities for the Navy and Marine Corps

In a message to sailors and Marines, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro laid out the “four C's” that the former Navy officer sees as vital challenges for the department: China, culture, climate and COVID.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

‘You can’t have fires on boats’: Navy research on safer zinc batteries moves forward

The Naval Research Lab sees zinc-based batteries as a reusable replacement for fire-prone and single-use batteries.

By Andrew Eversden

‘Climate change is going to cost us’: How the US military is preparing for harsher environments

Climate change is no longer a problem for future defense leaders — it is an immediate challenge.

By Andrew Eversden

Fincantieri eyes biofuels to power future warships

Of all the alternative fuels touted as future solutions for cleaner warships, one of Europe’s shipyards is betting on cow manure.

By Tom Kington

UK to adapt military to changing climate, but does it have the funds and backing of troops?

Britain's green plan depends on a number of factors, not least of which are funding decisions to be made over the next 15 years.

By Brig. Ben Barry (ret.)

Japan and Singapore launch alternative energy initiatives

Some Asian countries’ militaries are gearing up for a new energy paradigm amid a perfect storm of security concerns, climate change and the emergence of renewable resource options.

By Mike Yeo

The green energy arms race is underway

As the transition to renewable energy gathers pace, beware the advent of green geopolitics.

By Paddy Ryan

Is expeditionary foraging in the Corps’ future?

Future Marines might deploy with small water purifiers, which can be carried by a single Marine, and wearable power generators.

By Philip Athey

Autonomous systems to help NATO examine climate change effects in Arctic waters

NATO sees continued investment in autonomous platforms, artificial intelligence and big data as critical to understanding how a thawing Arctic Ocean will impact military operations, planning, and infrastructure in the High North.

By Vivienne Machi

British Air Force aims to be world’s first service with certified zero-carbon aircraft

If the program goes as planned, Britain could have their first zero-carbon platform flying by around 2027.

By Andrew Chuter

Increasing the US Army’s ground combat vehicle war-fighting capabilities with appropriate energy tech

Army Futures Command leadership would be wise to deploy hybrid electric vehicles for maximum battlefield versatility.

By John Koszewnik and John Luginsland

Japan’s new defense whitepaper issues warnings over Taiwan’s security, climate change

The language in the July 13 document differs from previous versions, which would carefully choose their use of words on the matter.

By Mike Yeo

Is the Army warming up to electric vehicles in its fleet?

Companies with commercial experience want to show the Army how capable electric-powered vehicles can be and overcome the challenges of operating them on the battlefield.

By Jen Judson

Energy & Environment

The service is preparing to release a new climate strategy with four key lines of effort, according to a memo obtained by Defense News outlining the plan.

Britain’s upcoming ships could feature new hulls and redesigned propellers and fins, as the Royal Navy races to play its part to build a more sustainable force over the next three decades.

The new program Mercury, run by the British Army, will help shape the force for battlefields beyond 2035.

Ukraine's president has described the new pipeline as a powerful geopolitical weapon for Russia.

The push comes after extreme weather, fueled by a warming of the earth’s atmosphere, has wreaked havoc on Americans across the country this summer.

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What happens when disaster strikes and the National Guard unit your state needs is overseas?

In a message to sailors and Marines, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro laid out the “four C's” that the former Navy officer sees as vital challenges for the department: China, culture, climate and COVID.

The Naval Research Lab sees zinc-based batteries as a reusable replacement for fire-prone and single-use batteries.

Climate change is no longer a problem for future defense leaders — it is an immediate challenge.

Of all the alternative fuels touted as future solutions for cleaner warships, one of Europe’s shipyards is betting on cow manure.

Britain's green plan depends on a number of factors, not least of which are funding decisions to be made over the next 15 years.

Some Asian countries’ militaries are gearing up for a new energy paradigm amid a perfect storm of security concerns, climate change and the emergence of renewable resource options.

As the transition to renewable energy gathers pace, beware the advent of green geopolitics.

Future Marines might deploy with small water purifiers, which can be carried by a single Marine, and wearable power generators.

NATO sees continued investment in autonomous platforms, artificial intelligence and big data as critical to understanding how a thawing Arctic Ocean will impact military operations, planning, and infrastructure in the High North.

If the program goes as planned, Britain could have their first zero-carbon platform flying by around 2027.

Army Futures Command leadership would be wise to deploy hybrid electric vehicles for maximum battlefield versatility.

The language in the July 13 document differs from previous versions, which would carefully choose their use of words on the matter.

Companies with commercial experience want to show the Army how capable electric-powered vehicles can be and overcome the challenges of operating them on the battlefield.

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