The United States Coast Guard will station its new Arctic Security Cutters (ASC), which are…
The United States Air Force plans to invest up to $1.7 billion to modernize its…
The 2026 iteration of the African Lion exercise included a first, as the Royal Moroccan…
Today’s complex global landscape demands robust and effective strategic cooperation among like-minded Allies and partners who value a stable and open international system.…
FUTURE FORCE
Japan opened one of its largest-ever arms shows in May 2025 in a display that then-Defense Minister…
The United Kingdom said in May 2025 that it would radically change its approach to defense to…
United States President Donald Trump picked a design for the Golden Dome for America missile defense system…
Emerging threats from peer and near-peer uncrewed systems (UxS) have reshaped the character of war, necessitating the…
ALLIES & PARTNERS
Japan has expressed interest in participating in NATO for its Ukrainian mission based in Germany, which would…
Germany and the Philippines agreed to enhance defense ties and boost joint activities as Manila builds up…
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a swipe at China and Russia, urged Europe and the Indo-Pacific to…
New Zealand wants to expand Indo-Pacific military deployments to show it is “pulling our weight” with increased…
STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES
This speech was delivered during the International Institute for Strategic…
Antti Häkkänen, Finland’s defense minister, delivered this speech at the…
Royal Netherlands Navy Adm. Rob Bauer/NATO Military Committee Adm. Rob…
KEY LEADER PROFILE
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Nobutaka Minamikawa, Chief of…
French Col. Julien Resplandy, air and space attache at the…
Col. (Ret.) William T. Eliason/National Defense University Press As Commander of…
Weapons and Modernization
View MoreJapan’s easing of arms export rules, the country’s largest policy change in this area since World War II, has sparked interest among Allies across Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Tokyo’s revised implementation guidelines for its three principles…
The Republic of Korea (ROK) is taking a multifaceted approach to strengthen its defense posture.…
New Zealand’s new defense minister says he will push for enhanced integration with Australia to…
Japan has deployed advanced missiles across various Indo-Pacific locations in response to rising regional tensions.…
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) new electronic warfare (EW) aircraft conducted its first two…
Japan deployed the first battery of its homegrown long-range missiles in March 2026 as it…
European Security
View MoreThe United States is the world’s leading space power but must continue to harness new technology…
When a United States Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship during Operation Epic…
The United States and several allied nations gathered in March 2026 for Operation…
The United States military’s utilization of its strategic bomber force in Operation Epic…
The United States’ nuclear triad remains a ready and reliable deterrent, with all…
The 2026 iteration of the African Lion exercise included a first, as the Royal Moroccan Air…
Teams from across the United States Air Force recently collaborated on a comprehensive…
As the Golden Dome for America missile defense initiative enters development building on…
NATO Allies in Central Europe concluded Steadfast Dart 26, an exercise aimed at…
For the United States and its Allies, interoperability is crucial to maintaining a…
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