By Tony Garland, Defense Opinion Writer. The typical view of security pacts among allied nations, like the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) pact, is that they are mutually beneficial agreements that produce positive […] ...

By Steven Willis, Defense Opinion Writer. Most recent reports on the construction of the first U.S. Navy Constellation-class frigate are grim and filled with unwelcome news. The first ship of the […] ...

By Bob Dees, Defense Opinion Writer. A famous quote in the Art of War states that as “water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which […] ...

By Dean Bubley, Defense Opinion Writer. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) currently uses the 3.1-3.45 GHz spectrum band for radar and missile defense systems. However, the government is discussing […] ...

By Michael Ruhle, Defense Opinion Writer. President Trump’s plan to build a comprehensive missile defense system to protect the U.S. homeland is bound to evoke criticism, not least in Europe. […] ...

By Steve Mattheson, Defense Opinion Writer. Defense agencies face a stark reality: rapidly evolving threats, geopolitical instability and shrinking budgets demand faster, more efficient delivery of capabilities. As a result, […] ...