In applying a football metaphor to the Indo-Pacific the US Navy ought to ask itself some hard questions.

Plus, the Pentagon won’t terminate the F-35 program, but it may mothball 3 aircraft carriers. Friday defense links.

Thomas G. Mahnken on four key areas where U.S.-Australia defense cooperation could yield real payoffs.

While high-tech weapons may get all the attention, the organizational aspects of any military are important. China is no exception.