Chris Martin
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Chris Martin is the managing editor for Defense News. His interests include Sino-U.S. affairs, cybersecurity, foreign policy and his yorkie Willow.
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A graphical comparison of Russian, Ukrainian forces a year into war
Data from a recent military report offers a comparison between the military forces of the two countries.
Dutch to cobble together mobile anti-drone system to plug C-UAS hole
The systems will be put together from various military off-the-shelf components, including a wheeled armor vehicle and a remote-controlled weapon station.
Innovative services for veterans emerge | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.22.25
New, specialized services for vets — from drone training to submitting VA claims — emerge at MCON 2025. Plus, Ken Burns’ new documentary.
Reviving a revolution: Producer talks about Ken Burns’ new project
Following nearly 10 years of research into the foundational conflict of America, Ken Burns’ team looks for insight in ‘The American Revolution.’
Fighter jet sales on the forefront - Defense Dollars
Ukraine signs a deal for French warplanes, and the U.S. indicates it will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia. That and more on this edition of Defense Dollars.
What is a ‘VA-accredited’ law group, and could it help you?
At MCON 2025, we caught up with VetsForever to learn about the basics of VA accreditation for law groups and how it can aid in submitting claims.
Veterans group offers industry-specific training on commercial drones
Looking to help former service members join an emerging market, Vets To Drones offers drone-flying training to vets.
New lab offers generative AI for defense wargaming
The hope is that AI players are realistic enough to facilitate the creation of multiple strategies during a wargaming exercise.
Lithuanian startup rushes strike drones to Ukraine – in fluffy padding
“It comes down to the tiniest considerations – for example, the packs that the drones are transported in," said Granta Autonomy's Laurynas Litvinas.
Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns
Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
