Threats
Russia Is Training Drone Hobbyists to Fight in Ukraine
The effort to replenish depleted Russian forces blurs the line between civilians and military combatants.
Ideas
How Putin’s Ukraine War Has Made Russia More Reliant on China
Despite Putin’s imperial dreams, in the last six months China has increasingly dictated the direction of the partnership and squeezed more concessions from the Russians.
Threats
US Will Spend $89M To Eradicate Russian Landmines In Ukraine
One hundred demining teams will work over the next year to clear the areas Russia held
Threats
White House Sending Key Air Defense System Ammunition To Ukraine
Between 70,000 and 80,000 Russian troops have been hurt or killed in Ukraine, in ‘most intense’ conventional combat since WWII, DOD says.
Ideas
HIMARS’ Hidden Superpower and Other Acquisition Lessons from Ukraine
With no U.S. troops on the ground, acquisition professionals are the operators making the difference.
Threats
CNO: Pacific Forces Can Learn from NATO’s Work with Ukraine
Leaders leave RIMPAC thinking about ways to increase info-sharing, international cooperation.
Threats
US Announces Another $550M In Ukraine Military Aid
Funds will cover thousands of additional howitzer and HIMARS ammunition rounds
Policy
The Army Is ‘Running a Tab’ of Equipment Sent to Ukraine
The service chief said he will ask Congress to replace “every round we send, every weapon system.”
Policy
Biden Is Arming Ukraine To ‘Play For a Tie,’ Some America-First GOPers Say
The view reveals disagreement even among Trump-following Republicans about how to respond to Russia’s invasion.
Threats
Russia is ‘About to Run Out of Steam,’ MI6 Chief Says
Ukraine is “still a winnable campaign,” and America’s divisions are undermining its global influence, said Britain’s spy chief in a rare and sweeping public interview.
Business
War in Ukraine Could Change the Types of Weapons the Pentagon Wants, Raytheon CEO Says
“Big, slow things are big, slow targets,” Greg Hayes says.
Threats
Air Force Chief Hints Western Fighter Jets Could Go to Ukraine
No decisions yet, but U.S. and partners, looking at many options.
Science & Tech
Ukraine Says It Needs at Least 100 HIMARS and Longer-Range Rockets
More mobile artillery rocket systems, drones, and longer-range rockets would be a “game changer” said top Ukrainian defense official.
Threats
Russia Following 2014 ‘Annexation Playbook’ In Eastern Ukraine, White House Says
The White House is expected to announce another weapons shipment to Ukraine this week.
Ideas
The Danube Won’t Solve Ukraine’s Grain Problems
Europe’s second-longest river isn’t deep enough to carry ocean-going grain vessels.
Science & Tech
Russia Seems to Be Running Low on Drones
The Russian military wrote the book on tactical drones in 2014. Now its leaders are begging foreign partners and regional officials to help replace downed UAVs.
Policy
Ukraine Aid Oversight Hindered by Pentagon Record-Keeping, Watchdog Says
The IG report follows congressional concerns about oversight and efforts to coordinate with State and USAID.
Science & Tech
Five Space Lessons Russia’s Invasion Taught Ukraine
Kyiv now wants its own imagery and comms satellites—and a stealthy way to launch them, a former space agency head says.
Policy
Will Republicans Cut Off Ukraine?
If control of Congress flips, a small but growing number of America-first lawmakers could derail American support for the war against Russia.
Policy
US Sending More HIMARS to Ukraine
Pentagon says latest $400M aid package includes precision rounds to “save ammo;” Russia may have paused to reset after tough Luhansk fight.
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