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Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG

Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG
Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG

“We’re certainly aware that we could be doing more, but we’ve been saying from the beginning that we need to make sure that the Ukrainians have every tool available to them to maintain these systems,” Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today.

UK launches military drone strategy backed by $5.7 billion funding and Ukraine analysis

UK launches military drone strategy backed by $5.7 billion funding and Ukraine analysis
UK launches military drone strategy backed by $5.7 billion funding and Ukraine analysis

“We have learnt, and will continue to learn, important lessons relating to uncrewed technology from Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, including developing and delivering long range air and maritime strike uncrewed systems,” notes the new 11 page UK military drone strategy.

Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine

Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine
Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine

In this op-ed, Army Lt. Col. Robert Solano argues the need for the US military to boldly embrace how it approaches uncrewed systems.

Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports

Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports
Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports

Japan brought 14 companies to the Singapore Airshow, the first non-Japanese airshow the government has displayed arms at since loosening export controls.

ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft

ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft
ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft

“The US Marines have discussed our 10-seater,” Leon Tan, general manager at ST Engineering told Breaking Defense.

First version of all-service battle network is ‘real and ready now’: Hicks

First version of all-service battle network is ‘real and ready now’: Hicks
First version of all-service battle network is ‘real and ready now’: Hicks

“The Minimum Viable Capability for CJADC2 [Combined Joint All Domain Command & Control] is real and ready now,” said Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks. “It’s low latency and extremely reliable.” But budget gridlock blocks deployment.

UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri stand up $32 billion JV

UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri stand up $32 billion JV
UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri stand up $32 billion JV

EDGE will control 51 percent of the joint venture, giving it the right to produce Fincantierri’s ships for the region.

Turkish 5th-gen fighter KAAN completes maiden flight

Turkish 5th-gen fighter KAAN completes maiden flight
Turkish 5th-gen fighter KAAN completes maiden flight

The indigenously-produced fighter “reached an altitude of 8,000 feet and achieved a speed of 230 knots,” according to a statement.

UK admits Trident nuclear missile ‘anomaly’ caused test misfire, dismisses rocket booster reports

UK admits Trident nuclear missile ‘anomaly’ caused test misfire, dismisses rocket booster reports
UK admits Trident nuclear missile ‘anomaly’ caused test misfire, dismisses rocket booster reports

Despite a resolute defense of Trident by the UK MoD, the latest misfire will likely raise questions about the stability of the UK nuclear deterrent.

Boeing turns to drone inspections of military planes, still negotiating Wedgetail price with US

Boeing turns to drone inspections of military planes, still negotiating Wedgetail price with US
Boeing turns to drone inspections of military planes, still negotiating Wedgetail price with US

Negotiations with the US Air Force over the cost of the E-7 Wedgetail are still ongoing, a Boeing executive confirmed at the Singapore Airshow.

‘Fight tonight’ vs ‘Getting it right’: CDAO’s Martell wants to build AI to last

‘Fight tonight’ vs ‘Getting it right’: CDAO’s Martell wants to build AI to last
‘Fight tonight’ vs ‘Getting it right’: CDAO’s Martell wants to build AI to last

The US military can quickly kludge together custom solutions for urgent problems, said Pentagon AI chief Craig Martell. But it needs a more systematic approach to turn those quick hacks into stable, enduring AIs that can actually talk to each other.

Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance

Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance
Elbit unveils new Hermes 650 Spark, claiming 24-hour plus endurance

The aircraft has six hard points, two bays for sensors and a total carrying load, including fuel, of 260kg.

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show
China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China has displayed its Z-10ME, the first time the aircraft has appeared at a show outside China. Looking similar to the US Apache attack helicopter, it was displayed with rocket launchers, GR5 guided rockets and air-to-air missiles. 

Israeli Air Force struck 31,000 targets in four months of war

Israeli Air Force struck 31,000 targets in four months of war
Israeli Air Force struck 31,000 targets in four months of war

New government numbers show roughly 228 targets struck by airstrikes every day of the conflict, significantly more than any previous IDF effort.