DefenceTalkRussia and Belarus agreed on Tuesday a draft treaty on the exchange of geostrategic information between their military, Belarusian Defense Minister Yuri Zhadobin said. “We have approved a draft treaty on exchange of geostrategic information between our armed forces,” Zhadobin said at a news briefing after a meeting of the joint board of the Russian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-belarus-agree-geostrategic-data-exchange-47571/

DefenceTalkAs Defense Department leaders defend before Congress the president’s $526.6 billion base defense budget request for fiscal year 2014, DOD officials are preparing a review that reassesses assumptions driving the Pentagon’s investment and force structure decisions, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hagel said the review, conducted […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hagel-review-to-assess-investment-force-structure-assumptions-47508/

DefenceTalkDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday cancelled a new combat medal for US troops who launch drone strikes or cyber attacks after a torrent of criticism from veterans and lawmakers. Hagel opted to scrap the new “Distinguished Warfare Medal” for a pin or device that could be added to existing medals to recognize service members […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-calls-off-new-medal-for-drone-cyber-warriors-47504/

DefenceTalkThe Pentagon late Thursday said North Korea does not have nuclear-armed missiles, playing down an intelligence report leaked earlier in the day which said Pyongyang had the capability to build atomic warheads that could be fitted on missiles. Pentagon spokesman George Little says it would be inaccurate to suggest the North has fully tested, developed, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-inaccurate-to-say-north-korea-has-nuclear-armed-missiles-47447/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation will display an array of global defense and security capabilities including marine navigation and unmanned ground systems at the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) exhibition 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. LAAD is one of the leading trade shows for the defense and security industry in Latin America and specializes in capabilities […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-grumman-at-latin-america-aerospace-and-defense-2013-brazil-47419/

DefenceTalkAs defense budgets are slashed in dire financial times, governments increasingly rely on alliances and cooperation with their partners. Instead of going solo, militaries pool resources to increase efficiency. The financial crisis has put pressure on governments all over the world to drastically cut down expenses. What started five years ago now has started to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-under-pressure-as-allies-cut-defense-costs-47387/

DefenceTalkDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel today signaled possible big changes ahead for his department in acquisition, personnel and organization as he delivered his first major policy speech as Pentagon chief. Hagel outlined his plan of attack for the strategic and financial challenges the Defense Department faces during remarks at the National Defense University here. “We need […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dod-review-will-lead-to-big-choices-hagel-says-47355/

DefenceTalkWith the U.S. Government facing significant challenges to the overall budget, tough cuts can be expected to the defense budget – one of the largest areas of discretionary spending. Frost & Sullivan’s latest research looks at the envisioned future defense capabilities and identifies various market opportunities that will appear if those capabilities are fully funded. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/where-can-a-us-contractor-find-future-growth-47362/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced March 28. In addition, a senior Defense Department official speaking on background, told reporters the start of the furloughs will be […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hagel-announces-fewer-furlough-days-for-civilians-47315/

DefenceTalkArmy electronic warfare is an evolving capability for the Army. Col. Jim Ekvall, the Headquarters, Department of the Army G-39 Electronic Warfare Division chief, had the opportunity to speak at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Electronic Warfare Summit, March 19, which just so happened to be the tenth anniversary of the beginning of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-electronic-warfare-evolutionary-path-presented-at-ew-summit-47244/