US politicsfromThe Cipher Brief3 days agoCan the U.S. Fix a Broken System of Acquiring Weapons?The Trump administration issued executive orders to expedite defense procurement, receiving bipartisan support due to concerns about China's weapons procurement.
fromBusiness Insider2 months agoDrones in Ukraine show the way Western militaries are run is 'outdated,' UK warnsWestern military strategies are outdated due to rapid drone technology evolution as shown by the Ukraine war.
fromwww.npr.org4 months agoTrump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighterNATO's F-35 purchases are jeopardized by U.S. tensions over Ukraine and trade, impacting alliance airpower strategies.
Europe politicsfromBusiness Insider4 months agoA European country said it may no longer be comfortable buying F-35s because of TrumpPortugal may not proceed with F-35 purchase due to U.S. relations with NATO.Concerns over U.S. maintenance and supply for the F-35 influence decision-making.Changing geopolitical circumstances affect Portugal's defense strategies.