Commentaries
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The Cyber War is Real – Let’s Act Like It
By Scott Orton, Defense Opinion Writer. Adversarial nations such as China, Russia, North Korea, Iran and others are actively targeting the United States through cyber operations, posing significant risks to […]
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With Two Program Reviews Imminent, Marines Deepen Investment in Osprey
By Douglas Thumm, Defense Opinion Writer. The government is releasing two reviews of the V-22 Osprey in the next few months, and they will undoubtedly generate media attention. Program critics […]
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Three Steps for Protecting the AUKUS Supply Chain from Cyber Threats
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 […]
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Time to Fix the Navy’s Frigate Problem
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 […]
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Guarding Against Foreign Adversaries Weaponizing the U.S. Legal System
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 […]
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Spectrum Reallocation Could Impede Plans for ‘Golden Dome’
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 […]
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America’s ‘Golden Dome’: Why Europe Should Withhold Criticism
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. […]
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Pentagon Acquisition System Needs Heavy Dose of Agility, Modernization
By Steve Matthesen, 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, […]
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A Modular Approach that Supercharges Army Aviation
By Bill Lewis, Defense Opinion Writer. As the Army continues development of its new Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), the advanced tiltrotor must evolve, adapt and prevail in the face of relentless […]
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UncategorizedAddressing America’s Military Space Race Vulnerabilities
By Andrew E. Harrod, Defense Opinion Writer. While Russia seeks Ukraine’s subjugation in Europe and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) looms as a rising danger to Taiwan across the […]