Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
The ramp-up is part of the country’s €50 million ($59 million) anti-drone plan in the wake of a recent surge in illegal drone overflights.
Space
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
Is Pentagon planning up to the job for great power competition?
A report argues the Pentagon should adopt a more dynamic approach to contingency planning that's better suited to great power competition.
How enlisted troops’ roles in Space Command operations are evolving
"As we evolve our space operators, it’s really about, where do they fit into the larger picture?"
Hydrogen-fueled drones offer increased payloads, endurance
Using hydrogen fuel enables a longer flight time and a better energy-to-weight ratio.
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
The president has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures.
NATO members line up to join new space-based data collection effort
Sixteen governments, plus alliance invitees Sweden and Finland, have so far joined the initiative.
What JADC2 is, and what it is not, according to a US Navy admiral
Joint All-Domain Command and Control has "become a buzzword," Rear Adm. Susan BryerJoyner said at the West 2023 conference.
Russia to lengthen submarine patrols, says Norwegian intel report
The Norwegian Intelligence Service says Russia will increasingly turn to its Northern Fleet to provide regional deterrence.
Space Command crafting requirements to improve satellite mobility
Lt. Gen. John Shaw says the need for mobility is driving the command to explore options for what he calls "dynamic space operations."
Navy intel admiral says China balloon was wake-up call to Americans
The Office of Naval Intelligence head also called for the intel community to release more information to back up claims of Beijing's bad intentions.
