Adversaries of the United States are collaborating in combat and influence operations, prompting special operations leaders to increase their intervention abilities.

The US defense industrial base needs to increase speed, scale production, and improve sustainment to address national security challenges.

Hungary has ordered Hero kamikaze drones from Rheinmetall-UVision venture, with deliveries set to begin in 2024. The drones have the ability to hit targets up to 200 kilometers away and are used for high-precision strikes.

A Pentagon official has urged China to establish crisis communications channels with the U.S. as China expands its nuclear arsenal. The official expressed concern over China's lack of enthusiasm for setting up communication channels and highlighted the growing disparity in nuclear capabilities between the two countries. The Biden administration's National Defense Strategy focuses on deterring China in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Association of the United States Army held its annual exposition in Washington, D.C. from Oct. 14-16, where discussions focused on modernization efforts, evolving conflicts abroad, and the need for flexibility and quick adaptation.

The United States will send cluster munitions to Ukraine to assist in the fight against Russian forces, despite opposition from allies and humanitarian groups.

The US Army is developing a network of autonomous boats and aircraft to distribute supplies to troops on the battlefield in a contested environment. The focus is on improving the supply chain and ensuring its continuity in the face of peer adversaries.

Retired Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. argues that the US must develop basing alternatives in the Middle East to better deter Iran. Existing bases would be rendered unusable in a full-blown war, so it is necessary to identify bases further west and consider basing in Israel. The growing normalization of ties between Israel and Arab states supports the development of basing alternatives.

Israel's defense minister delays DC visit amid Iran strike planning.

The U.S. military is failing to develop and deploy electronic warfare equipment quickly, leaving troops vulnerable and falling behind global competitors like China and Russia, according to Rep. Don Bacon and Air Force Gen. CQ Brown.

Epirus and Anduril have collaborated to develop a system for the US Marine Corps that can detect and neutralize drone swarms.

The Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) program should be enhanced to better address today's geo-strategic challenges and promote stability and prosperity in conflict-prone regions, according to retired Lieutenant General Sam Mundy and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Mick Mulroy.

The US Air Force conducted a massive mobility war game in the Pacific to test its ability to respond quickly to a Chinese attack on Taiwan.

Elbit Systems is targeting Nordic states for its Iron Fist active protection system, after securing a contract with the Netherlands and an order from the US.

The Air Force aims to expand its international exchange program for enlisted airmen to improve cooperation with allies in the Pacific in the event of a major war. The program will start with nations in the 'Five Eyes' alliance, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Surgeon who operated on Netanyahu appointed to board of defense company