The next counter-drone advantage will depend on more than the longest-range sensor or the fastest interceptor. It will also depend on whether command relationships are already in place when the kill web wakes up inside the perimeter.
The deployment of a navy nuclear armed sea-launched cruise missile is an added theater capability that can deliver deterrence and help keep the peace. It is supported by the US Navy and funded by Congress.
Flight Lieutenant Alan Pollock was taken by surprise as a “target of opportunity” (more fighter-pilot speak) presented itself. He had just a few seconds to assess his situation and decide – over it? Or through it?
The US military continues quartering Charlie Kirk assassination celebrants.
The Pentagon has been noticeably subdued about America’s missile defense initiative.
It all begins with a test in the South China Sea: if and when Xi Jinping asks his neighbors to submit, those states will, in turn, look to the West for support.
Major Jason Watson wanted to be a hero of the resistance. He may instead become the cautionary tale every judge advocate uses to explain Article 88 to the next officer who thinks the cameras are worth the risk.
More powerful than any US Navy warship ever built, but can America afford it?
The map will be redrawn whether Washington is prepared or not. What remains undecided is how much influence the United States and its allies will retain when that process is complete.
Two of Australia’s few undersea cables cut at once.
Last year’s attacks on Iran showed American capabilities are impressive – but also fragile.
Our own intelligence service is telling us that violent extremism doesn’t belong exclusively to the right, or the left. Perhaps we should start listening. Because a threat that we’ve persuaded ourselves doesn’t exist is much harder to stop.
