Jamal Peterson

Israeli Government Expands Air Force with Additional Fighter Squadrons According to recent announcements from the Israeli Defense Ministry and military representatives, Israel’s ministerial acquisitions committee has sanctioned the procurement of two additional fighter squadrons. This expansion includes the addition of a fourth squadron of F-35I jets, produced by Lockheed Martin, and a second squadron of … Read more

Retired Navy Capt. William Toti, a seasoned submariner and former consultant to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, has assumed the position of the Navy’s second-ranking civilian official. As of May 1, Toti has taken on the responsibilities of the under secretary of the Navy following Hung Cao’s appointment as acting secretary after the removal of … Read more

U.S. Troops Pulling Out of Germany Amid Increasing Tensions The Pentagon has declared that the United States will be pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, a key NATO ally, as disagreements over the conflict in Iran cause strain between President Donald Trump and European countries. Earlier in the week, President Trump had hinted at reducing military … Read more

NEW DELHI — India has recently introduced a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine into its naval fleet and is nearing completion of a substantial $8 billion agreement with Germany to acquire six conventional submarines, aiming to significantly enhance its naval capabilities in response to the increasing presence of Chinese naval activities in the Indian Ocean. The … Read more

Editor’s note: Originally published in the Laser Wars newsletter, this article explores military laser weapons and advanced defense technologies. Subscribe here. The U.S. Defense Department is developing an advanced laser weapon capable of destroying cruise missiles, a key component of its planned “Golden Dome for America” missile defense strategy. This new weapon, officially known as … Read more

In one of his inaugural public engagements, Newly appointed Interim Navy Secretary Hung Cao recently outlined his strategic objectives for the Navy. During his speech at the Modern Day Marine exposition in Washington, Cao discussed his goals for the Golden Fleet, initiatives for modernizing the Navy and Marine Corps, and the qualities and military principles … Read more

MANILA, Philippines — In response to its dwindling number of surface combat vessels, Australia is taking steps to prevent its naval fleet from shrinking to its smallest size since the Second World War. As part of Project Sea 3000, Australia has partnered with Japan to purchase three enhanced Mogami-class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy … Read more

Ukraine has introduced a formidable new countermeasure to the Russian Shahed drones, which have been a significant burden on its air force and have caused ongoing distress among its civilian population. Inexpensive, locally produced drones have become increasingly vital in the conflict that has persisted for four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February … Read more

VIENNA — The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has chosen Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier to modernize its fleet of Boeing E-3A Sentry aircraft, replacing them with the GlobalEye system, as reported by the French defense news outlet La Lettre and independently verified by Germany’s DPA. This move, expected to be officially announced soon, signifies … Read more

Germany Unveils Comprehensive Military Reform Plans On Wednesday, Germany introduced a significant set of new strategic guidelines for its military, marking the most extensive revision in decades. The documents released include the nation’s first independent military strategy, a new capability profile, a plan for personnel expansion, and an updated strategy for reservists. Defense Minister Boris … Read more