Germany and India on the Verge of $8 Billion Submarine Deal ‒ Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders are negotiating on the details of a submarine manufacturing agreement that...more
President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) on Feb. 6 establishing an “America First Arms Transfer Strategy,” outlining a plan to make significant changes in how the United States sells weapons to other countries. Trump’s...more
2025 saw many Indo-Pacific nations sharply increase defense spending and military sales in response to rising tensions. Regional governments focused on expanding deterrence and maritime security through procurement of naval...more
U.S. greenlights massive, $11 billion military arms package to Taiwan ‒ The United States approved its largest arms package to Taiwan. The $11 billion deal covers multiple defense systems including HIMARS rocket launchers,...more
Japan Delivers First Domestically Produced Patriot Interceptors to U.S. Japan has completed its first delivery of domestically produced Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors to the United States, drawn from...more
Commission announces tentative allocation of €150 billion under SAFE to boost Defence Readiness ‒ The European Commission has adopted a tentative allocation of €150 billion in financial assistance to strengthen defence...more
Shortly after returning from the August recess, the House and Senate each began floor action on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). Before the break, both the House and Senate Armed Services...more
On Friday, June 6, President Trump signed two executive orders (EOs) aimed at strengthening the U.S. drone industry and enhancing protections against malicious and unauthorized drone use. The orders address key challenges...more
President-elect Donald Trump and his key advisors have embraced the “Return to Peace through Strength,” sometimes known as “America First,” concept when describing their foreign policy and national security goals in the next...more
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On Dec. 7, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees released the text of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA) (H.R. 5009) accompanied by the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES), detailing...more
With an impending Republican leadership trifecta under President-elect Donald Trump, the GOP will be the primary drivers of defense policy and spending until at least fiscal year 2027 (FY27). This is projected to result in a...more
Last week, the House held its long-awaited “China Week” to vote on a series of legislation targeting various aspects of the U.S.-China relationship. The bills targeted national security, economic relations, technology, the...more