A monograph by R. Evan Ellis of the U.S. Army War College has called for a rethink of the Department of Defense’s strategy in Latin America in light of China’s growing influence in the region. The publication, “Toward a More Effective DOD Contribution to Strategic Competition in the Western Hemisphere,” warns of the threat posed...
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Opinion: US-European Allies’ Partnership Key to Defense Industry Revitalization
The United States and its European allies need to collaborate and share risks to revitalize their defense industrial sectors at a pace that can match the rising global threats, two executives wrote in an opinion piece on the New Atlanticist blog on Monday. James Hursch, a nonresident senior fellow at the Transatlantic Security Initiative of...
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NATO Launches First Resilience Reference Curriculum
NATO has introduced its first Resilience Reference Curriculum, aimed at equipping NATO allies and partners to effectively counter a range of threats, including natural disasters, disruptions to critical infrastructure, and both hybrid and armed attacks. Launched during a Resilience Committee meeting on Feb. 14, the RRC was developed through a collaborative effort involving the NATO...
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Report: Europe Needs Major Military Boost to Defend Against Russia
Europe needs a significant military upgrade to defend itself against Russia, irrespective of U.S. involvement, according to a joint report by the European think tank Bruegel and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. The report outlines that Europe’s immediate priority must be the continued support for Ukraine, whose military currently serves as the most...
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Canada Allocates $6M to Advance Quantum Tech Development
Canada is investing $5.7 million to advance quantum technology, National Revenue Minister Elisabeth Briere announced Thursday. The funding will be distributed through the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions’ Support for Regional Quantum Innovation initiative. The tech grants aim to support small and medium enterprises and nonprofit organizations in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The following organizations will...
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EU Mulls Easing Budget Rules to Boost Defense Spending
The European Commission is poised to act on proposals aimed at relaxing budget rules to enable European Union member states to boost defense spending, according to Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis. Ahead of a meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels, Dombrovskis emphasized that the EC plans to work on specific modalities in the coming...
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First AUKUS Global Radar Network Site Completed Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command said construction of the first of three sites for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability has been completed ahead of schedule. The milestone marks significant progress for the trilateral partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, which aims to establish a global network of advanced...
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Australian Army’s Black Hawk Fleet Reaches Initial Operating Capability
The Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk fleet has reached initial operating capability. Defence Australia said the milestone was achieved just 15 months after the first aircraft began flying in 2023, following essential testing, evaluation and training activities in the United States. The delivery of 12 Black Hawk helicopters includes maintenance and aircrew training simulators and...
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Sierra Nevada Corp. Awarded US Air Force Contract for Saudi Aircraft Support
Sierra Nevada Corp. has secured a $29.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for the long-term maintenance of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s King Air 350ER aircraft. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded the firm-fixed-price contract on Friday. It involves foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia and covers the provision of field...
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GE, Global Aerospace Logistics Partner on UAE Skills Development
GE Aerospace has partnered with Abu Dhabi-based Global Aerospace Logistics in the Next50 program to train aerospace talent in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative will target to train 50 young UAE nationals annually. GE Aerospace said the program participants will be able to develop their capabilities at the GE Aerospace Customer Technical Education Center...