The recent deadly skirmish between China and India in a disputed border area has fueled a necessary debate over how best to respond to an increasingly belligerent Beijing. As the only pressure that moves Beijing is when the world unites against it, it’s imperative the international community quickly organize to compel Chinese leaders to change course before they do something we all will regret.
Maj. Gen. Richard Kaiser, US Army, the deputy commander and chief engineer of the US Army Corps of Engineers, discusses applications of unmanned and autonomous systems with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at AUVSI’s 2019 conference in Washington, DC.
Brian Chappel, the sector vice president and general manager for autonomous systems at Northrop Grumman Aeronautics, discusses the market and the outlook for the new Firebird optionally manned aircraft the company developed for commercial and military applications with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2019 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Antonio Missiroli, NATO’s assistant Secretary general for emerging security challenges, discusses threats facing the alliance from terrorism to sophisticated disinformation operations, cyber and battlefield energy with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Walter Pinto Junior, the vice president for programs at Embraer Defense and Security, discusses the upcoming delivery of the first KC-390 transport to the Brazilian Air Force, the plane’s capabilities, the global market for new tactical air-lifters, Embraer’s partnership with Boeing to market the new jet, and how the commercial and military sides of the Brazilian company have helped shape development of civil and military products with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the 2019 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget outside the French capital where our coverage was sponsored by Bell and Leonardo DRS.
James Hackett, the editor of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ annual 2019 Military Balance, discusses global defense trends with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the London-based think tank’s office in Washington.
Gen. Robin Rand, USAF, the commander of the US Air Force’s Global Strike Command, discusses the need for a nuclear triad, weapons modernization and better training with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium March 1-3, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage of the symposium was sponsored by DRS Technologies.
Gen. David Goldfein, USAF, chief of staff of the US Air Force, discusses President Trump’s proposed $54 billion defense spending increase, need for a bigger force and retaining pilots, ISIS options, top modernization priority and a case for repealing the budget control act with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Air Force Association’s annual air warfare symposium in Orlando, Florida. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage of the symposium was sponsored by DRS Technologies.
Thad Smith, director of Standard Missile 6 business development at Raytheon Missile Systems, discusses the Pentagon’s decision to approve the weapon for international sales, new capabilities, future upgrades and cost control measures with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Surface Navy Association’s 29th Annual Symposium and Tradeshow. Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage of SNA is sponsored by Raytheon.
Adm. Bill Moran, USN, the vice chief of naval operations, discusses the US Navy’s top spending priorities, prospects for more shipbuilding, the decision to bring back ratings and improving training for sailors with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Surface Navy Association’s 29th annual symposium and tradeshow in Arlington, Virginia, on Jan. 10, 2017. The Defense & Aerospace Report’s coverage of the 2017 SNA gathering is sponsored by Raytheon.