Opinion
Don’t let Trump let Putin miscalculate on Europe
Taken together, Trump’s policies towards Europe have an isolationist flavor with lack of clarity about U.S. commitments
By Hans Binnendijk
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Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats
Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”
By David Klepper, The Associated Press
North Korea waiting for US elections to resume talks, South Korean ambassador says
North Korea is likely waiting until after the U.S. elections to resume negotiations with Washington over its nuclear arsenal, says the South Korean ambassador to the U.S.
By Joe Gould
Ball’s in Russia’s court on New START extension, says DoD official
New START, which limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers, expires Feb. 5 unless the U.S. and Russia agree to extend it.
By Joe Gould
Trump repeats questionable NATO funding claims in GOP convention speech
President Donald Trump again claimed credit for an agreement by NATO members to increase spending on their own defense during his Republican convention speech.
By Joe Gould
What kind of industrial cooperation will improved Israel-UAE relations produce?
Analysts are looking forward to potential cooperation among the defense industries of Israel and the United Arab Emirates, following the announcement that the two countries are establishing full diplomatic relations.
By Agnes Helou
Pompeo inks deal to support more American troops in Poland
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sealed a defense cooperation deal Saturday with Polish officials that will pave the way to deploy more American troops to Poland.
US, South Korea to begin scaled-down military drills amid virus spike
The United States and South Korea will begin their annual joint military exercises this week, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday.
With the Germany withdrawal, Poland is set to be hosting a lot more US troops
Poland has agreed to construct multiple facilities to support more U.S. troops operating in that country.
To keep weapon sales in place, US offers new options for payment
U.S. weapons customers may get a financial break in the wake of COVID 19's economic impact, according to Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
By Aaron Mehta
Controversial nominee Tata appointed to a top defense job, bypassing Congress
Tata's nomination hearing was indefinitely postponed Thursday when it became clear he did not have the votes to become undersecretary of defense for policy.
By Aaron Mehta
Nuclear official says warhead modernization program on track despite COVID, GAO concerns
A top NNSA official gives updates on the B61, W80 and W88 programs.
By Aaron Mehta