Land Warfare

The new National Defense Strategy keeps the Pentagon’s focus locked on China

The new National Defense Strategy keeps the Pentagon’s focus locked on China
The new National Defense Strategy keeps the Pentagon’s focus locked on China

The 2018 strategy “said we are worried about Russia and we’re worried about [China]. And I think one of the things we did as we were going through our assessment of the security environment was actually see that those needed to be looked at a little bit differently,” a Pentagon official said.

Arctic chill: Sanctions biting Chinese-Russian energy initiatives, IC-sponsored report says

Arctic chill: Sanctions biting Chinese-Russian energy initiatives, IC-sponsored report says
Arctic chill: Sanctions biting Chinese-Russian energy initiatives, IC-sponsored report says

“Russia’s need for economic support in the face of new sanctions combined with China’s need for energy and Arctic influence make them logical partners,” says the report published through the NGA’s Tearline project.

Lockheed, Red Hat team up to help small platforms handle large AI workloads

Lockheed, Red Hat team up to help small platforms handle large AI workloads
Lockheed, Red Hat team up to help small platforms handle large AI workloads

The tech was used in a recent demonstration on a Stalker unmanned aerial system to demonstrate how AI-enhanced sensing can advance Joint All-Domain Operations by adapting in real-time to a threat environment, according to Lockheed Martin. 

What Iran stands to gain from helping Russia in Ukraine

What Iran stands to gain from helping Russia in Ukraine
What Iran stands to gain from helping Russia in Ukraine

From Syria to a new strategic balance, Israeli experts describe concerns over Tehran’s new value to Moscow.

3 lessons Taiwan should take from Ukraine’s air war

3 lessons Taiwan should take from Ukraine’s air war
3 lessons Taiwan should take from Ukraine’s air war

Ukraine’s success against Russia in the skies shows how tactics have changed, in ways Taipei could replicate, write analysts Kelly Grieco and Julia Siegel.

TITAN is a thing of great strength, intellect, and importance: For the Army, it’s all that for JADC2

TITAN is a thing of great strength, intellect, and importance: For the Army, it’s all that for JADC2
TITAN is a thing of great strength, intellect, and importance: For the Army, it’s all that for JADC2

A tactical ground station that finds and tracks threats to support long-range precision targeting, TITAN promises to bring together data from ground, air, and space sensors.

‘Lightning in a bottle’: Inside the ‘Origin’ of the Army’s future robotic fleet

‘Lightning in a bottle’: Inside the ‘Origin’ of the Army’s future robotic fleet
‘Lightning in a bottle’: Inside the ‘Origin’ of the Army’s future robotic fleet

The Army’s Project Origin robots have already changed the battlefield in exercises, but the office running the program says they’re just getting started.

Poland buying Korean made MLRS, continuing Seoul spending spree

Poland buying Korean made MLRS, continuing Seoul spending spree
Poland buying Korean made MLRS, continuing Seoul spending spree

Since late July, Poland has inked agreements with South Korea to purchase 1,000 K2 tanks, 672 K9 self-propelled howitzers, and 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft, along with the MLRS announcement today.

As Project Convergence tries new ‘tech gateways,’ 2 AI algorithms to transition to programs of record

As Project Convergence tries new ‘tech gateways,’ 2 AI algorithms to transition to programs of record
As Project Convergence tries new ‘tech gateways,’ 2 AI algorithms to transition to programs of record

“I would love to say that solving a problem is all that we should be doing at Army Futures Command, but it’s not,” Lt. Gen. Thomas Todd said. “We really have to be designing the Army of 2040 and beyond. In order to do that, you can’t wait on technology in 2040.”

At Project Convergence, Army doubles down on ‘fully autonomous’ Black Hawk experiments

At Project Convergence, Army doubles down on ‘fully autonomous’ Black Hawk experiments
At Project Convergence, Army doubles down on ‘fully autonomous’ Black Hawk experiments

“My requirement was ‘don’t even bring it if it can’t be flown fully autonomous,'” a senior Army Futures Command official said.

Lockheed making moves to increase HIMARS production to 96 per year

Lockheed making moves to increase HIMARS production to 96 per year
Lockheed making moves to increase HIMARS production to 96 per year

Lockheed’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) — as well as the the Javelin anti-tank missile system it co-produces with Raytheon — are seeing “significant” interest from foreign customers and the US military, Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said.

As Iranian munitions kill in Ukraine, pressure builds for Israel to reassess its Russian balancing act

As Iranian munitions kill in Ukraine, pressure builds for Israel to reassess its Russian balancing act
As Iranian munitions kill in Ukraine, pressure builds for Israel to reassess its Russian balancing act

Israeli defense sources told Breaking Defense that the cooperation between Iran and Russia in Ukraine may have changed the calculus on Israel’s sideline stance.

Estonian defense minister: New Russian commander behind increased civilian attacks in Ukraine

Estonian defense minister: New Russian commander behind increased civilian attacks in Ukraine
Estonian defense minister: New Russian commander behind increased civilian attacks in Ukraine

Hanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense the Ukraine situation appears to be at an inflection point that could tip the balance of the conflict.

Army 2030: Disperse or die, network and live

Army 2030: Disperse or die, network and live
Army 2030: Disperse or die, network and live

Long-range precision strikes are now so deadly that even rear-area support units must spread out and take cover to survive — which puts unprecedented strain on command & control networks.