Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 128: Behind this year’s Paris Air Show

Marcus Weisgerber helps unpack some of the biggest defense business takeaways from the 2023 Paris Air Show.

Policy

Poll: Many Americans Support Ukraine, Though Some Are Divided on Aid

Respondents were far more supportive of arming Ukraine once they received information about the value of doing so.

Business

On the Paris Tarmac, Execs Vie for the Next US Tanker Order

Boeing is trying to keep its monopoly, while Lockheed and Airbus seek a bigger pie.

Defense Systems

NATO’s New Tech Accelerator Is Looking For Its First Group Of Startups

The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, or DIANA, initiative aims to pair companies with funds to test dual-use tech that can work in defense and commercial sectors.

Business

S. Korean, Israeli Defense Firms Are Outpacing Competitors, Estonia Says

A top Defense Ministry official says the non-NATO firms have been faster to deliver as the global hunger for arms rises.

Threats

With War Next Door, Poland Wants More from NATO

Its ambassador to NATO says investment, weapons, and a real commitment to Ukrainian membership are some of Warsaw’s asks for the upcoming summit.

Ideas

Who Should Be NATO’s Next Secretary General?

With profound challenges on the horizon, NATO needs a highly skilled leader to be its voice. Only candidates with international credibility and a track record of delivering for Ukraine need apply.

Ideas

We Argued About Admitting Ukraine to NATO in 2008. Now We Agree on It.

The authors—longtime senior U.S. and German national-security figures—describe how they concluded that alliance membership is a necessary step.

Threats

Army Seeks Bomb-Carrying Drones Like Ukraine’s

Average U.S. soldiers could pilot lethal quadcopters—if they are ever fielded.

Business

L3Harris Won't Attend the Paris Air Show

CEO says the company will choose to focus attention on the company’s operations.

Threats

Estonia Will Ask For a Clearer Path for Ukraine to Join NATO

In Europe, defense ministers and military experts worry that the world is not learning the lessons from Ukraine quickly enough.