On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend now with the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join host Vago Muradian to discuss the outlook for defense spending in the wake of the bipartisan debt ceiling deal, pAlabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions, how NATO has to respond to Balkan unrest, Turkey’s election and Sweden’s alliance membership, Ireland and defending undersea cables, Washington’s New START strictures, what to expect from this weekend’s Shangri-La Dialogue as Beijing rejects a meeting of US-Chinese defense leaders and buzzes a US spy plane, Lloyd Austin’s visit to Tokyo, closer US-Japanese-South Korean cooperation, North Korea’s failed satellite launch, and what “strategically witless” leaks from the administration tell the world.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend now with the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join host Vago Muradian to discuss debt ceiling talks as lawmakers fail to reach a deal before leaving Washington for the Memorial Day weekend, Sen. Tommy Tuberville vows continued hold on military confirmations as President Biden names USAF Chief Gen. CQ Brown as next Joint Chiefs chairman, impact of concerns that military contractors are price gouging on future defense spending, Ukraine-backed Russian partisans raid Russia, what happens to US support for Ukraine is American systems are used against Russia, China’s cyber hacks against Guam’s critical infrastructure, key congressional delegation cancels trip to Indo-Pacific and Taiwan, why Washington is trying so hard to normalize relations with Beijing after China’s anger at US shoot down of its spy balloon, takeaways from G7 as well as Quad and Pacific Island leaders forum, what Recip Tayyip Erdogan’s impending reelection means for Turkish democracy, Bibi Netanyahu woo’s Orthodox Israelis with cash and plans to restart his judicial reform push, and US Navy efforts to counter Iran’s high seas piracy.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join host Vago Muradian to discuss negotiations to avert a first-ever US debt default, update on authorization and appropriations, G7 nations meet to counter China’s economic coercion and close sanctions loopholes to punish Russia for attacking Ukraine, Beijing’s charm offensive to woo Japan, Europe and Malaysia, Ukraine claws back territory from Russian forces as Moscow pounds Kyiv as Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for more support, roundup of Indo-Pacific headlines, under congressional pressure Secretary of State Antony Blinken agrees to disclose internal “dissent” memo on America’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, Syria returns to the Arab League, and update on Israel’s continuing political turmoil.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join host Vago Muradian to discuss the latest Washington political maneuvering as America approaches debt default including GOP move to indefinitely postpone budget markups, how to resolve immigration challenge after Article 42’s expiration and Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions, NATO’s new defense planning guidance that harkens back to Cold War, Britain’s decision to export Storm Shadow long-range precision cruise missiles to Ukraine and why that should inspire Washington to follow suit, Russia’s retreat from Bakhmut, Ukraine’s impending offensive, US-China meeting in Vienna and what’s next for the relationship as G7 convenes and Quad leaders meet, and the critically important lessons from the Vietnam War worth remembering as the nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the conflict.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic Advisory consultancy join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the impact of a potential US debt default on financial markets, holders in American debt and contractors as lawmakers in Washington scramble for a deal, analysis of first 2023 a quarter earnings reports by AerCap, Airbus, Air Lease, Embraer, HII, Leonardo, Rheinmetall, Spirit AeroSystems, and Thales, reports that Airbus might stretch its A220 jetliner as a replacement to the A320 to better compete against Boeing’s 737, the Pentagon steps up weapons production with its latest $1 billion contract for more Javelin antitank missiles, and an update on Russia’s war on Ukraine.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join host Vago Muradian to discuss panic among lawmakers in Washington as a first-ever US debt default looms, implications of debt default on America’s national security, how Europe and Asia — as well as advisories like China and Russia — view the debt antics in Washington, priorities for Gen. CQ Brown as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, prospects for general officer confirmations given hold imposed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., President Biden’s deployment of 1,500 troops to southern US border, what’s next in Ukraine was as Russia steps up attacks and unmanned aircraft intercepted over the Kremlin, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos’ visit to Washington and Indo-Pacific news roundup, and update on Israeli politics and Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join host Vago Muradian to discuss the outlook for a US debt default as House Republicans pass a one-year borrowing limit increase and sharp spending cuts, the defense implications of the measure, impact of Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on general officer promotions, what’s next in the Ukraine war as Russia launches the deadliest missile barrage in weeks and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping talks to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aftermath of statement by China’s ambassador to France Lu Shaye that former Soviet republicans have no legal claim to sovereignty, takeaways from South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to Washington and Australia’s first new security strategy since the Cold War, China’s global base-building strategy including in the UAE, Israel on its 75th anniversary, and securing Armenia’s territorial integrity.

On this week’s Washington Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss defense budget implications of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s proposal to sharply cut spending for a one-year debt ceiling increase, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s visit to Kyiv, alliance efforts to improve Ukraine’s capabilities in advance of its planned offensive, whether Sweden will join the alliance this summer, French efforts to walk back controversial comments by President Emmanuel Macron, Beijing’s response to US efforts to diminish tensions, a review of the week across the Indo-Pacific as new Chinese surveillance capabilities are revealed and senior US leaders testify before Congress, update on Israel’s drive to create a national guard, and Iran on the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the US embassy in Beirut that killed 63 including 17 Americans, injuring another 120.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Barry Pavel of the Rand Corporation, and former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security join Vago Muradian to discuss the top national security headlines from Washington and around the world.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Barry Pavel of the Rand Corporation, and former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security join Vago Muradian to discuss French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Beijing, what’s next in the Ukraine war as US and NATO planning documents are leaked, the case for a comprehensive US and allied strategy to better counter China and Russia as both powers work increasingly closely together to reshape global affairs, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen’s visit to the United States and Beijing’s reaction including threat to board and inspect Taiwanese vessels, whether the China threat is more imminent than Washington anticipates, the Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal after action report, and global perceptions of America in the wake of former President Trump’s indictment and move by Tennessee state house to expel two young Black members.