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Japan adds AMRAAM to missile co-production pact with US – Asian Military Review

DICAS’ initial will focus on advancing missile co-production efforts as well as building supply chain resilience and facilitating ship and aircraft …

Australia keeps Collins-class submarines going with new sustainment deal

“Using its unrivalled knowledge of Australian submarine operating conditions, with an existing workforce and supply chain and leading-edge …

U.S. and Philippine Warships Patrol South China Sea – USNI News

USS Mobile (LCS-26) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) met off Leslie Bank, a maritime feature within Manila’s exclusive economic zone and Beijing’s 10- …

Is a Defense Treaty With Saudi Arabia Worth the Commitments? – Carnegie India

Christopher S. Chivvis: What are America’s main interests when it comes to Saudi Arabia? Aaron David Miller: I think U.S. interests [regarding Saudi …

German Jam-Proof Fiber Optic Drone Testing In Ukraine – Forbes

“Flying in circles is also fine, and the drone can even fly backwards.” Previous efforts to develop fiber-optic guidance for drones include DARPA’s …

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle as the US prepares for an Iranian retaliation against Israel that officials say …

Israel moves to strengthen defense production amid boycott calls

JERUSALEM — Israel has reached an agreement with Elbit Systems on an NIS 815 million — approximately $215 million in U.S. currency — contract to …

How to Save Guam from Chinese Missiles with Layered Defense and Local Control

Military leaders and analysts say Guam requires advanced layered missile defense systems and local decision-making to counter China threats.

New tech will make tomorrow’s wars more dangerous to troops, Army says – Defense One

The Army may need to rethink its traditional emphasis on maneuver warfare in the face of new weapons and other technology that will make …

New USDA Investments Vital to Innovative Western Water Conservation Efforts

“USDA’s water conservation investments are a welcome show of support for western communities facing the region’s driest stretch in a 1000 years,” …