Arms
China gains, US loses ground in Mideast arms market
The 2008 policy that guarantees Israel an edge over its hostile neighbors is annoying other US security partners.
How the US Army is rethinking howitzers
Six months after scrapping one proposed Paladin replacement, Army leaders are casting about for longer-range alternatives.
Why there’s no easy answer to Russia’s glide bombs
Allies are still discussing how to counter them, with officials indicating that Ukrainian drone attacks may be the best bet.
How the U.S. used arms sales to shift Saudi behavior
Weapons exports are a fickle tool. Why did they work this time?
Army’s future artillery may include wheeled howitzers, automated cannons, and long-range mortars
Wheeled howitzers are “having great effect in a place like Europe,” Army Futures chief says.
What about Ukraine’s Abrams tanks?
Recent losses underscore the importance of doctrine and training—not just weapons—in war.
To rebuild America's arsenal, rehabilitate the National Defense Stockpile—and prioritize critical munitions
Our munitions stockpiles and production capacity are not just inadequate; they are a glaring vulnerability.
2023 sees new record for US government-to-government arms exports, boosted by Ukraine aid
The year’s $80.9 billion total for Foreign Military Sales is up more than half from the previous year.
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Import records illuminate Ukraine’s desperate hunt for arms and ammo
Kyiv is paying exorbitant prices for Soviet-designed materiel, and has even managed to obtain Swiss ammo despite Geneva's ban.
