Japan Aircraft Scrambled Fewer Times in FY 2023 Compared to FY 2022
Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft scrambled fewer times against foreign aircraft during Fiscal Year 2023 compared to FY 2022, according to Japan’s Joint Staff Office. …
Report to Congress on Assessing NATO’s Value
The following is the March 27, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, Assessing NATO’s Value.…
Indo-Pacom Commander Says Only Half Of Sub Requests Are Met
CAPITOL HILL – The U.S. Navy only has half the submarines it needs in the Pacific, the commander of U.S.…
Report to Congress on Armed Conflict in Syria
The following is the March 25, 2019 Congressional Research Service Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response.…
I MEF Boss: ‘Speed of Decision’ Key to Keep Marines’ Edge Against Near-Peer Threats
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Gen. Joseph Osterman, commander of I Marine Expeditionary Force, wants his Marines trained and ready…
Schultz: Ingenuity, Grit Keep Coast Guard’s Last Heavy Icebreaker Running
The Coast Guard plans to award a contract this spring to build a new heavy icebreaker, but Commandant Adm. Karl…
Summary of Arms and Nonproliferation Treaties
The following is the March 18, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, Arms Control and Nonproliferation: A Catalog of Treaties and Agreements.…
Russians Use U.S. Navy’s Aegis Ashore as Excuse to Deploy Strategic Bombers to Crimea
Russian defense officials say they are deploying “squadrons” of Tupolev Tu-22M3 Backfire bombers as a counter to U.S. Navy Aegis…
Russian Submarine Makes Mysterious Exit From Black Sea
ISTANBUL – The Russian Improved Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar (B-265) made an unexpected southbound passage through the Bosphorus Strait on Thursday. The…
Report to Congress on Key Issues in U.S. European Command
The following is the March 12, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, United States European Command: Overview and Key Issues.…
Panel: China Leading the World in Hypersonic Weapon Development
China is leading the world in hypersonic technology due to Beijing setting a clear investment strategy to its industrial base,…