US defense industry vulnerable to China, government watchdog warns
Many components used in key weapon systems are being manufactured by China and other countries with adversarial aims to the U.S., GAO warned in a report.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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A Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan’s electricity, war game warns
“Energy is the weakest element in Taiwan’s resilience against coercion,” warns a report by the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.
By Michael Peck
Japan warns of ‘aggressor nation’ Russia, threats to Taiwan in new whitepaper
The Japanese government says the existing international order is exposed to serious challenges, especially in the Indo-Pacific region as strategic competition among nations becomes more apparent against the backdrop of changes to the balance of power.
By Mike Yeo
After years of inattention, Congress scrambles to save defense supply chain
Increasingly worried by the extreme foreign dependence of defense industrial supply chains, Congress is teeing up legislation to address semiconductors and critical mineral vulnerabilities.
Biden presses for chips legislation in meeting with Pentagon’s No. 2 and Lockheed
President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday with the chief executive of Lockheed Martin and other companies to spur forward a bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States.
By Joe Gould
‘The clutch isn’t engaged yet’: Lockheed posts slow sales amid supply chain woes
Lockheed Martin’s chief executive said Tuesday the U.S. and its allies are “changing gears” toward increased defense spending that will boost the company’s future sales ― but it will take time.
By Joe Gould
Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crews
The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.
US Coast Guard calls for larger icebreaker fleet to compete in the Arctic
As sea ice in the Arctic melts, the Coast Guard needs more icebreakers to remain competitive.
By Zamone Perez