Save the United States
The right approach is to strike the very same kind of public-private partnership that birthed her to return her to passenger service.
Author Vago Muradian
It’s Not Just a Balloon: Not Stopping Chinese Spy Craft Sooner Sent Wrong Signal
America’s biggest challenge isn’t spending; it’s that leaders are time and again paralyzed by risk aversion. Paralyzed that they will either be seen as too provocative, or paralyzed by the notion that someone, anyone, might be hurt by what they do.
A National Defense Strategy that is Viable and Affordable
Like past US strategic documents, including the National Security Strategy, the new National Defense Strategy will have three fatal flaws. First, the two past NDS’s have not fully achieved their aims. Second, each was unaffordable. And, last, recruiting and retaining sufficient personnel to meet the needs of the NDS may no longer be possible.
US Must Learn Falklands War Lesson that Deterrence Matters
As the United States seek to avert war with China, it’s vital to remember the lessons of the Falklands War. The 1981 defense cuts by the Thatcher government, including retirement of the guard ship for the South Atlantic, HMS Endurance, convinced the Argentine junta that London were no longer committed to the Falklands and their defense. As deterring war is cheaper than fighting one, Washington must avoid sending Beijing the wrong signals that could lead to miscalculation that results in conflict.
Increase Aid to Ukraine, But Do it Quietly
So it’s time to do more and do it increasingly quietly. Transparency has its place, but so does secrecy. Detailing what’s going to Ukraine only helps Russia better prepare for what’s coming their way, or how depleted NATO’s own stocks are becoming.
Toughness, Not Self Deterrence, Needed to Deter Putin, Xi
Revised on Mar 22, 2022 at 09:37 When NATO leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday,…
Russia is an Enemy Not a Competitor; West Needs New Playbook to Treat it as Such
Washington and its allies must now regard Putin for what he is and treat him accordingly. He’s not a competitor. He’s not a potential adversary. He’s an enemy who has made his intentions clear through his words and actions.
Safran Optic 1’s New Ultralight Sensor for Micro UAVs
Joe Bogosian, president & CEO of Safran Optics 1, showcases the company’s new Ultralight Sensor that weighs less than 4.5 grams and has color day and thermal cameras for micro unmanned aircraft applications at the Association of the United States Army’s 2021 conference and tradeshow in Washington, DC.
Rolls-Royce’s AE1107F Engine for Bell’s V-280 Valor Tiltrotor
John Shade, the executive vice president for business development and future programs at Rolls-Royce Defense, with a walk-around of the company’s AE 1107F engine for Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor at the Association of the United States Army’s 2021 conference and tradeshow in Washington, DC. The V-280 is competing for the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition.
Walkaround of BAE Systems’ ARCHER Mobile 155mm Howitzer
Henrik Knape, product manager and head of sales for the ARCHER mobile 155mm howitzer at BAE Systems Bofors, with a walk around of the company’s novel artillery system at the Association of the United States Army’s 2021 conference and tradeshow in Washington, DC. ARCHER, which is now in service with the Swedish Army, can be ready for action, fire at its target, and get back on the move in less than a 90 seconds. Using smart munitions such as the Excalibur, ARCHER is capable of hitting targets 60 kilometers away and is competing for the US Army contract to replace the service’s towed 155mm artillery pieces.