Australia Counter-UAS: First Contracts Issued Amid Global Drone Defense Race The Australia counter-UAS initiative has taken a major step forward with the government issuing its first round of contracts for anti-drone systems. These “threat detectors” are designed to safeguard military and civilian assets from the growing menace of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), marking Australia’s serious…

China Hawks: Why the U.S. Shouldn’t Pivot Solely to Asia The China hawks in Washington are sending a clear message, don’t narrow America’s strategic lens to just Asia. In a pointed op-ed, Shay Khatiri and Michael Mazza argue that the United States must adopt a broader Eurasian focus instead of pivoting exclusively to the Indo-Pacific….

South Korea Chinook Overhaul: U.S. Army Turns to Seoul for T55 Engine Maintenance The South Korea Chinook overhaul initiative marks a significant milestone in U.S.–South Korea defense cooperation. The U.S. Army has announced that its CH-47 Chinook helicopters will undergo depot-level maintenance in South Korea, specifically for their T55 turboshaft engines. While the exact company…

Commander Islands: U.S. Proposal Aims to Boost Strategic Surveillance in the Aleutians The Commander Islands are at the center of a bold strategic vision proposed by Lt. Col. Jeffery M. Fritz, who advocates for the U.S. to purchase the islands from Russia. In a compelling op-ed, he frames the acquisition as a vital step toward…

Thailand Gripen: Combat Mission Raises Global Attention and Sales Questions The Thailand Gripen combat mission has attracted significant international attention, particularly in Sweden, the home country of the fighter jet. After a reported clash between Thailand and Cambodia, both nations appear to have de-escalated tensions, but the Gripen’s role in the operation is drawing scrutiny,…

Triton Drone: Revolutionizing Maritime ISR for the U.S. Navy The Triton drone represents a significant leap in maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Developed for the U.S. Navy, it’s now fully operational at a time when global maritime security faces unprecedented challenges. Triton is engineered to deliver persistent ISR over vast oceanic areas, with…

Russia Drone Factory: Kremlin Lifts Lid on Secretive Alabuga Expansion In a rare and revealing moment, Russia has officially unveiled its secretive drone factory at Alabuga; a site believed to be the country’s primary hub for producing attack drones used in its ongoing war with Ukraine. The disclosure comes alongside satellite imagery showing rapid expansion,…