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EU militaries game out Ukraine-inspired resupply tactics via drones
Ukrainian experts helped the European Defence Agency design scenarios for front-line combat logistics by way of aerial and terrestrial drones.
By Tom Kington
The US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance program is key to mission success
America’s air-superiority capability is exceedingly fragile. Here's what two readers say must be done.
By Lt. Gen. David Deptula (ret.) and Doug Birkey
How many sixth-gen fighter projects is too many? Britain’s defense secretary weighs in.
Some analysts believe the huge cost and possibly small numbers of jets required for the post-2040 battlefield will eventually prohibit the Europeans from running two separate sixth-gen fighter programs.
Army Futures Command is ready for prime time
Army Futures Command is set to hit an important milestone at the end of the month, which will further lock it onto a path to modernize capability quickly.
By Jen Judson
Air Force satellite communications get more resilient signal
The latest addition to the Wideband Global SATCOM system will provide increased resilience and a stronger signal for war fighters.
By Nathan Strout
In Russia’s growing shadow, Lithuania modernizes its defenses
Lithuania is meeting NATO defense spending goals with plans to increase that spending in the coming years, which could mean additional infantry fighting vehicles, new helicopters and more humvees.
By Jen Judson
Army researchers building ‘smart’ land mines for future combat
The service is finding ways to give soldiers land mine-like tools to shape the battlefield.
By Todd South
By buying F-15 jets, Pentagon leaders are repeating past mistakes
Continuing to invest in aircraft that lacks the capability to survive in the 21st century cannibalizes F-35 production capacity already in place.
By Gen. John D.W. Corley (ret.)
White House fights for more funding for missile warning satellite system
The Trump Administration wants more money for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite program after the House Armed Services Committee authorized less money than the Pentagon's $1.4 billion budget request.
By Nathan Strout