Jamal Peterson

The U.S. Navy’s Next Stealth Fighter Selection Nears Announcement The Pentagon is close to revealing the chosen manufacturer for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter, with an announcement potentially being made in the next few weeks or even sooner, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Boeing and Northrop Grumman are the main contenders … Read more

VIENNA — Saab Secures Major Contract for Future Swedish Fighter System Development On Wednesday, Saab announced it has been awarded a substantial contract by Sweden’s Defense Materiel Administration (FMV). Valued at approximately SEK 2.9 billion (about $303 million), the contract is for continuing the conceptual development of Sweden’s next-generation fighter system. The duration of the … Read more

U.S. Air Force Expedited Plans for New Drone The U.S. Air Force is hastening the development of an economical and more disposable drone to replace the MQ-9A Reaper, spurred by recent combat losses that have made waiting impractical, according to officials on September 3. Lt. Gen. Christopher Niemi, the Air Force’s chief of modernization, informed … Read more

KYIV, Ukraine — The European Union Considers Funding Request KYIV, Ukraine — The European Union is currently evaluating a request from Kyiv for substantial financial assistance to purchase PAC-3 interceptor missiles for its Patriot missile defense systems. This marks Ukraine’s first formal appeal for funds from a recently approved €90 billion support loan to acquire … Read more

Shortage of Skilled Workers to Rebuild U.S. Military Space Infrastructure A recent RAND study, released on August 31, highlights a critical shortfall in the U.S. workforce, specifically engineers, technicians, and assemblers, necessary for reconstructing military space assets if they were to be destroyed in a conflict with nations like China or Russia. The report, titled … Read more

In recent times, the U.S. Navy has faced several challenges, including a power outage on a destroyer navigating the South China Sea and morale issues on the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier. Despite these issues, there is a renewed national consensus on the need to prioritize shipbuilding, supported by innovative maritime strategies from the current government, … Read more

MANILA, Philippines — The defense procurement agency in Japan has entered into an agreement for the mass production of interceptor drones that are manufactured using 3D printing technology, aiming to build a substantial unmanned fleet by 2027. The Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA) chose the Terra B1 model, a rocket-propelled interceptor drone, following a … Read more

Understanding the Impact of the Assault on NSA Bahrain During Operation Epic Fury As more details emerge about the early attacks on the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) in Manama, Bahrain, part of Operation Epic Fury, it becomes increasingly apparent why the near devastation of this facility wasn’t immediately made public or acknowledged. The severe … Read more

Boeing Secures Major Contract for F-15 Fighter Jets The U.S. Air Force has granted Boeing an exclusive contract with a potential maximum value of $131.23 billion to produce, update, and maintain F-15 fighter aircraft for both domestic and international clients until the year 2037. Under the designation F-15 Eagle Crest, the contract awarded on August … Read more

Financial Strains from Ukraine Conflict Weigh on Russian Economy VIENNA — Russia’s escalating expenses due to its ongoing military activities in Ukraine have significantly depleted its state funds, with reports suggesting a near crisis point this spring. According to a detailed Bloomberg analysis, Russia’s financial commitments due to the war are severely stressing its fiscal … Read more