Jamal Peterson 
SINGAPORE — Australia is at the forefront of developing collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs), fully supporting the MQ-28A Ghost Bat program led by Boeing Defence Australia. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is currently testing eight Block 1 versions of these aircraft. Additionally, the first of three Block 2 versions, ordered in February 2024, is undergoing … Read more
U.S. Shifts Stance on European Defense Spending PARIS — A top U.S. defense official has indicated that the United States is revising its previously cautious stance on European allies using defense budgets to boost local military industries. The U.S. now adopts a more “pragmatic” view on nations purchasing domestically-produced military equipment. Speaking at a related … Read more
The U.S. Air Force announced on Tuesday that it anticipates its advanced LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile will be operationally ready by the early 2030s, following an overhaul of its acquisition strategy, which is expected to conclude later this year. Produced by Northrop Grumman, the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to succeed the Minuteman III … Read more
BERLIN — Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified that Germany is not looking to develop its own nuclear arsenal, but is instead keen on a partnership with France and the UK, similar to NATO’s arrangement with the U.S., to create a nuclear shield for Europe. Germany’s Nuclear Strategy In a recent episode of the Machtwechsel podcast, … Read more
BERLIN — Recent footage captured by a potato farmer has seemingly verified that Algeria is the initial nation to acquire the advanced fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet from Russia. The video, circulated online, exhibits the unique outline of Russia’s latest fighter jet set against a clear blue sky, soaring over a terrain of expansive hills … Read more
Boeing Secures Contract for Advanced Bunker-Buster Bombs On Tuesday, the U.S. Air Force announced the awarding of an exclusive contract to Boeing for the production of advanced bunker-buster bombs, intended to replenish stocks utilized during the attacks on Iranian nuclear sites in June of the previous year. A justification notice, which was made public on … Read more
Lockheed Martin Introduces the Lamprey Autonomous Undersea Vehicle On Monday, Lockheed Martin announced the launch of the Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle, a sophisticated unmanned submersible capable of adhering to ships, deploying torpedoes, and launching drones. The Lamprey features a versatile 24-foot payload bay that allows it to be adapted for various tasks ranging from … Read more
MILAN — According to a recent report by the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, Russia is unlikely to launch an attack on any NATO countries within the next two years. This projection is partly due to the rapid enhancement of military defenses by European nations in recent times. The report also indicates that Russia’s military restructuring, … Read more
SINGAPORE — Ukraine and Sweden are currently in talks regarding the potential supply of the Meteor missile to Kyiv, Europe’s leading air-to-air missile, as confirmed by a representative from Saab. This missile is considered an integral part of the arsenal for Gripen aircraft operators. Last week, Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ukrainian Defense Minister, disclosed that discussions … Read more
I’m sorry, but you haven’t provided the text of the article you’d like rewritten. Please provide the content or details from “The US Army’s quiet rotation in the Philippines,” and I’ll be happy to help rewrite it. Jamal PetersonJamal Peterson reports on defense, aerospace, and tech policy. With a military background and a strategic mind, … Read more
