State, DoD Letter Warns European Union to Open Defense Contracts, Or Else
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Europe has bristled at a letter sent to the EU from the Pentagon and State Department, which says proposed EU defense programs are unfair to the US defense industry.
Ellen Lord: Lot 12 Contract For F-35s Soon
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The Pentagon says a new F-35 deal is coming this summer, and promises more costs savings even as the program struggles to get needed spare parts.
New 2nd Fleet To Confront Russia From Day One
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The Navy has created a new fleet, and is sending it straight into the Baltic Sea to test new ways of doing business.
Allies Diplomatic Note To Moscow: 2 Carriers, 7 Ships, 1 Ambassador
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While two carriers attracting most of the attention, a smaller US footprint is being established between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, where Russia — and Turkey — are raising concerns.
China’s Theft & Espionage: What Must Be Done
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Screening Chinese students and academics isn’t the solution when less than one percent of them are bad actors. So what will work?
F-35 Production Hurt If Turkey Kicked Out Of Program: Vice Adm. Winter
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“We would see within 45 to 90 days an impact of the slowing down or stopping of those parts to the three production lines,” Vice Adm. Mat Winter told Congress.
Blueprint For A More Effective NATO
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More ruthless prioritization, a laser focus on filling key capability shortfalls and better alignment of national, regional, and NATO plans will allow the alliance to solidify its place as the alliance of choice for decades to come.
Pence Slams Germany, Turkey At NATO Party
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In a day of optimism at NATO’s 70th birthday bash, tensions over spending, and weapons deals with Russia, make for awkward moments
Washington Struggles With Next Move After Halt To F-35 Part Shipments To Turkey
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Senators, generals, and the acting Defense Secretary all tried to present a united front on Tuesday, but questions remain.