Head of French Military: Russians ‘Were Not Ready’ for Ukraine Invasion
Russian ground forces are showing they “were not ready to carry out high-intensity operations” requiring quick decisive action when the Kremlin…
Lithuanian PM: Putin Underestimated Ukraine’s Willingness To Fight Off Russian Invasion
A frontline prime minister in the Ukraine crisis said today that Russian President Vladimir Putin underestimated Ukraine’s willingness to fight…
New National Defense Strategy Must Focus on Competing ‘Where It Makes Sense,’ Pentagon Official Says
A key point in the new National Defense Strategy will be the recognition that “we have to compete only where…
Afghan Ambassador to U.S. Says Taliban Struggling to Govern a ‘Drastically’ Different Country
The Taliban is struggling to govern a drastically changed country in Afghanistan, the nation’s ambassador to the United States said…
U.S. Could Do More to Deter Iran Gray Zone Strategy, Experts Say
When American administrations develop a deterrence strategy for Iran in the Middle East, a model to follow could be how…
Panel Says U.S. Military Recruitment Pool Must Broaden
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recruiting young men and women from military families has succeeded in attracting applicants, however doing so questions…
Senate Confirms Richard V. Spencer as SECNAV, Ellen Lord as Pentagon Acquisition Chief
The Senate has confirmed the Trump administration nominees for the Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer and the Secretary of the Navy,…
Experts Outline Costs, Benefits of Building a 355-Ship Navy Before Senate Panel
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spending more money now to increase the Navy’s fleet size will signal to potential adversaries their victory…
SASC Advances Richard V. Spencer SECNAV Nomination
Secretary of the Navy nominee Richard V. Spencer has cleared the Senate Armed Services Committee to have his nomination voted…
SECNAV Nominee Richard V. Spencer Pledges Transparency, Acquisition Reform in SASC Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration nominee for Secretary of the Navy easily sailed through a congenial nomination hearing before…