How the US Army, NATO are creating a new Eastern Flank Deterrence Line
To deter Russian aggression, the U.S. and NATO are rapidly building an Eastern Flank defense network focused on counter-drone tech and data integration.
By Jen Judson
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How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality
The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.
By Elizabeth Dent and Grant Rumley
Syria talks in Russia, Saudi Arabia aim to unify rival sides
The leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran on Wednesday discussed ways to promote a peaceful settlement in Syria, including the return of refugees, humanitarian aid and prisoners’ exchange, while fractured Syrian opposition groups were meeting in Saudi Arabia in a bid to overcome their divisions and form a united front for Syrian peace talks in Geneva.
Putin and Assad meet as Russia plans to scale back military presence in Syria
Syrian President Bashar Assad was asked to come to Russia to get him to agree to potential peace initiatives drafted by Russia, Iran and Turkey as Russia prepares to scale down its military presence in the country’s civil war.
The Corps needs an anti-ship, coastal defense missile system
Now the Corps is asking the defense industry for just such a missile system, capable of a range of 80 miles or more.
By Todd South
US declares North Korea a terror sponsor; new sanctions expected
President Donald Trump announced Monday the U.S. is putting North Korea’s “murderous regime” on America’s terrorism blacklist, despite questions about Pyongyang’s support for international attacks beyond the assassination of its leader’s half brother in February.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Congress wants Army's modernization strategy
Congress is requiring the Army to develop a modernization strategy due out in the spring of 2018, according to language in the conference report of the defense policy bill made public Nov. 9.
By Jen Judson
7.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Iran-Iraq border area
Iranian state TV says a 7.2-magnitude earthquake has jolted the region near the border between Iran and Iraq.
US Air Force official: Missile targeting Saudis was Iranian
Iran manufactured the ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Shiite rebels toward the Saudi capital and remnants of it bore “Iranian markings,” the top U.S. Air Force official in the Mideast said Friday, backing the kingdom’s earlier allegations.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Experts warn against partnering with Russia in counterterrorism fight
Russia's aim is to undermine the United States at every turn, experts warned.
By Todd South
US says Iran is arming Yemeni rebels with ballistic missiles
The United States on Wednesday accused Iran of supplying Yemen’s Houthi rebels with advanced weapons, including ballistic missiles, echoing allegations made by Saudi Arabia.
Trump requests a 4th missile defense field at Fort Greely
The Trump administration has asked Congress to fund a fourth missile defense silo field at Fort Greely, Alaska.
By Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News-Miner via AP