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US Defense Ties in Southeast Asia: A Wide-Ranging Buffet

US Defense Ties in Southeast Asia: A Wide-Ranging Buffet

By Sribala Subramanian
The Pentagon's palatable message for Southeast Asia.

US Defense Department to Create Big Picture China Task Force

US Defense Department to Create Big Picture China Task Force

By Abhijnan Rej
The move comes amid a visible push by the Biden administration to meet the China challenge.
Potential Biden Administration Defense Pick Outlines Pentagon Priorities for Next Decade

Potential Biden Administration Defense Pick Outlines Pentagon Priorities for Next Decade

By Steven Stashwick
Michele Flournoy, former Obama Pentagon appointee, on cost savings and competing with China.

US Marine Corps Unveils Transformation Plan Focused on China

US Marine Corps Unveils Transformation Plan Focused on China

By Steven Stashwick
The plan will cut tanks and other traditional weapons to make room for new anti-ship missions.

US Navy Secretary: Cost of New Ballistic Missile Sub Is 'Eye Watering'

US Navy Secretary: Cost of New Ballistic Missile Sub Is 'Eye Watering'

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Total lifetime cost for the U.S. Navy's new class of ballistic missile subs will be around $100 billion, the US Navy secretary said this week.

US Navy Awards Contract for New Ballistic Missile Subs

US Navy Awards Contract for New Ballistic Missile Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $5.1 billion contract for detailed design work for its next-generation ballistic missile submarine class.

Afghanistan to Get 150 Scout Helicopters by 2022

Afghanistan to Get 150 Scout Helicopters by 2022

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military ordered 150 MD-530F high-altitude scout helicopters for the Afghan Air Force.
US Air Force to Retire Predator Killer Drones in Early 2018

US Air Force to Retire Predator Killer Drones in Early 2018

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service is slated to switch to an all MQ-9 Reaper force by the end of this year.

US Navy Pushes Ahead With Plan to Build 12 New Nuclear Ballistic Missile Subs

US Navy Pushes Ahead With Plan to Build 12 New Nuclear Ballistic Missile Subs

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy officially approved the start of detailed design and engineering work on its new class of SSBNs.

US Navy’s Deadly New Nuclear Sub Finally Has a Name

US Navy’s Deadly New Nuclear Sub Finally Has a Name

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy secretary announced the name of the first ship of the new fleet of ballistic missile submarines this week.

Why We Need Philosophers in the Pentagon

Why We Need Philosophers in the Pentagon

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In our ‘post-truth’ world we need to rediscover the urgency of philosophical inquiry.

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