Outlook

Defense and national security perspectives from global thought leaders.

Global leaders fixate on warfare and economic stability

What can the world expect in 2023? The recent G20 summit might offer some hints.

6 months ago

Polish defense minister: We won’t waiver from supporting Ukraine

Ukrainians have already proved their abilities on the battlefield. We cannot stop short of what is needed for Ukraine to prevail.

6 months ago

Outlook

US Navy secretary talks drones, fleet size and South American security

What's weighing on the service for the new year? Carlos Del Toro discusses what's top of mind.

How the Space Development Agency ‘could have died any number of ways’

The SDA overcame early turmoil, but there's still more to prove.

6 months ago

Adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister talks post-war forces, industry

Yuriy Sak described how the war has transformed the military and the defense industry, plus what security guarantees his nation needs.

6 months ago

A graphical look at scenarios for the US defense budget through 2027

The president's budget requests could go his way, but there are also other routes appropriators might take.

6 months ago

At arm’s length: NATO juggles conflicts from Ukraine to the Balkans

Far from Ukrainian battlefields, the winds of war have reached NATO’s Balkan backyard.

6 months ago

US acquisition exec on being faster, stronger and more united in space

Frank Calvelli, the Defense Department's first space-focused acquisition executive, outlined his top priorities for 2023.

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Seven contract opportunities to watch in FY23

Congress has yet to approve the fiscal 2023 defense budget, but industry is already tracking some key future programs.

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How a Republican majority in the House will affect defense policy

The GOP will control the House next year, but the narrow lead and conservative divide could complicate their defense agenda.

6 months ago

Australian defense industry minister: Remove barriers to collaboration

This isn’t something we should do — it’s something we must do given the strategic challenges we face.

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Project Overmatch: US Navy preps to deploy secretive multidomain tech

The fielding of Project Overmatch will arguably be the Navy’s most important work in 2023.

6 months ago

What books are US Army leaders reading?

Two civilians and two generals tell Defense News what's on their nightstands.

6 months ago

Latvia’s defense minister: The security of supply can solve crises

Challenges related to the security of supply rose to attention during the pandemic, and they continue to affect most countries due to the war in Ukraine.

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Two ways NATO plans to harness disruptive tech in 2023

NATO is creating organizations within the alliance that can harness dual-use technologies in critical areas, such as artificial intelligence.

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Amentum CEO: Energy efficiency is key to defense modernization

Climate change is hastening the deterioration of systems, but it’s also fostering a quick transition to newer, cleaner and more varied forms of energy.

6 months ago

IISS analyst: How Mideast, North Africa can improve local defense biz

Superior air and maritime platforms will continue to be the region’s preference.

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US Air Force lays groundwork for major changes to bomber fleet

The Air Force is moving to a two-bomber fleet of B-21s and Cold War-era B-52s, and plans to retire B-1s and B-2s in the next decade.

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L3Harris boss: Integrated deterrence requires intentional disruption

Abrupt change delivered via a spirit of solidarity and innovation can upend slow, bureaucratic processes.

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