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Artificial intelligence takes center stage in Australian defense
In a groundbreaking demonstration of the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for military applications, the Australian Department of Defense hosted the Technical Cooperation Program AI Strategic Challenge (AISC). This multinational... More of this article »![Image for Lawmakers demand answers on Austin’s hospitalization](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Lawmakers-demand-answers-on-Austins-hospitalization.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Lawmakers demand answers on Austin’s hospitalization
Members of Congress are demanding answers to why it took the Pentagon days to notify Congress and the White House about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization. The lack of transparency has prompted some lawmakers to urge... More of this article »![Image for The F-35 saga: Soaring high with stealth](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/The-F-35-saga-Soaring-high-with-stealth.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
The F-35 saga: Soaring high with stealth
The F-35 fighter jet, a pinnacle of aeronautical engineering, is poised to dominate the skies with its stealthy brilliance. A recent $1.1 billion deal between the US DoD and Lockheed Martin has ignited the “site activation”... More of this article »![Image for Russia shifts missile strikes, sparking new arms race](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Russia-shifts-missile-strikes-sparking-new-arms-race.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Russia shifts missile strikes, sparking new arms race
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia has relied heavily on long-range missile attacks to cripple Ukrainian infrastructure and demoralize the civilian population. However, in a recent shift, Russia has begun to focus its missile... More of this article »![Image for Kim Jong-un threatens “thorough annihilation” as tensions boil on Korean peninsula](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Kim-Jong-un-Threatens-Thorough-Annihilation-as-Tensions-Boil-on-Korean-Peninsula.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Kim Jong-un threatens “thorough annihilation” as tensions boil on Korean peninsula
Key points: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has intensified his rhetoric against the U.S. and South Korea, threatening military action and announcing plans to expand North Korea’s nuclear and military capabilities. South Korea’s... More of this article »![Image for China’s military shakeup: Power play or path to reform?](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Chinas-military-shakeup-Power-play-or-path-to-reform.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
China’s military shakeup: Power play or path to reform?
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the world’s largest standing military, is undergoing a period of significant upheaval. The sudden disappearance of Defense Minister Li Shangfu, followed by the unexpected appointment... More of this article »![Image for Navy’s innovative pilot program reshapes weapons acquisition](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Navys-innovative-pilot-program-reshapes-weapons-acquisition.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Navy’s innovative pilot program reshapes weapons acquisition
Key Points Rear Adm. Seiko Okano’s pilot program in the Navy aims to expedite the acquisition of new military technologies. The program’s success includes the quick installation of SM-6 missile launchers, showcasing faster... More of this article »![Image for Military talks rekindle as US and China seek to cool Indo-Pacific tensions](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Military-Talks-Rekindle-as-US-and-China-Seek-to-Cool-Indo-Pacific-Tensions.jpeg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Military talks rekindle as US and China seek to cool Indo-Pacific tensions
In a cautious step towards easing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, the top US and Chinese military officers, General CQ Brown Jr. and General Liu Zhenli, respectively, held their first video call. The conversation marks a significant... More of this article »![Image for A new axis of evil emerges](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/north-korea-and-russia.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
A new axis of evil emerges
The Korean Peninsula once again finds itself on the brink, shaken by North Korea’s latest Hwasong-18 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test. This third launch in just a few months showcased Pyongyang’s growing nuclear... More of this article »![Image for Nordic entrenchment: Putin’s warning pushes Scandinavia into US embrace](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Nordic-entrenchment-Putins-warning-pushes-Scandinavia-into-US-embrace.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Nordic entrenchment: Putin’s warning pushes Scandinavia into US embrace
From Neutrality to NATO A historic transformation is taking place across the icy expanse of Scandinavia. Decades of carefully cultivated neutrality are being abandoned in favor of a new strategic realignment driven by a chilling reality:... More of this article »![Image for Europe’s defense shift amidst rising threats and alliances](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Europes-defense-shift-amidst-rising-threats-and-alliances.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Europe’s defense shift amidst rising threats and alliances
The growing imperative for strengthened defenses Europe finds itself at a critical juncture. It is currently facing the need to fortify its defense capabilities amidst evolving global dynamics. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius,... More of this article »![Image for Armored up: Global defense industry soars amidst uncertainties](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Armored-up-Global-defense-industry-soars-amidst-uncertainties.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Armored up: Global defense industry soars amidst uncertainties
The world is bracing for a new era of militarization, with global defense spending projected to reach a staggering $2.13 trillion in 2024. This 2.74% spending increase from 2023 reflects a complex interplay of geopolitical tensions,... More of this article »![Image for US SEALs and Romanian ROUSOF Conduct Joint Maritime Training](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/US-SEALS-AND-ROMANIAN-ROUSOF-CONDUCT-JOINT-MARITIME-TRAINING-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
US SEALs and Romanian ROUSOF Conduct Joint Maritime Training
Collaboration at Sea United States Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) joined forces with the 164th Romanian Naval Special Operations Forces (ROUSOF) In a strategic alliance to bolster maritime expertise and fortify regional defense.... More of this article »![Image for Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) triumphs in missile intercept trial](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231211-GROUND-BASED-INTERCEPTOR-TRIUMPHS-IN-MISSLE-INTERCEPT-TRIAL-DEFENSEWORLD.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) triumphs in missile intercept trial
In a landmark trial, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully conducted a pivotal test of the Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI). This test marked a significant stride in fortifying the nation’s defense against potential ballistic... More of this article »![Image for Saab: Diving into the future of submarine warfare](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/saab.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Saab: Diving into the future of submarine warfare
The Swedish defense giant Saab (OTCMKTS: SAABF) has made waves in the military sector with a recent contract signing that promises to propel them to the forefront of underwater warfare technology. This move marks a significant strategic... More of this article »![Image for Sweden and US forge a defense pact en route to NATO](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231206-SWEDEN-AND-US-FORGE-A-DEFENSE-PACT-EN-ROUTE-TO-NATO-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Sweden and US forge a defense pact en route to NATO
In a move signaling Sweden’s path toward NATO, the Scandinavian country has sealed a significant defense cooperation pact with the United States. The bilateral agreement, inked by Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson and US Defense... More of this article »![Image for Pentagon report reveals troubling trends among military ranks](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Pentagon-report-reveals-troubling-trends-among-military-ranks.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Pentagon report reveals troubling trends among military ranks
In the wake of increased concerns about extremism within the U.S. military, a recently released Pentagon report sheds light on troubling trends and challenges faced by various branches. The annual report from the Defense Department... More of this article »![Image for Escalating perceptions: America’s shifting stance on China](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231201-ESCALATING-PERCEPTIONS-AMERICAS-SHIFTING-STANCE-ON-CHINA-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Escalating perceptions: America’s shifting stance on China
America’s changing view of China In the wake of the annual Reagan National Defense Survey, startling revelations have surfaced regarding the American populace’s shifting perceptions of China. The survey, conducted among... More of this article »![Image for U.S. and Guyana’s military collaboration](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231129-US-AND-GUYANAS-MILITARY-COLLABORATION-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
U.S. and Guyana’s military collaboration
Strategic talks reinforcing defense capabilities Over the course of two days, high-ranking officials from the United States Army and the Guyana Defence Force engaged in crucial discussions aimed at strengthening their preparedness... More of this article »![Image for U.S. Military plans missile deployment to counter Chinese aggression](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/USMilitary-plans-missile-deployment-to-counter-Chinese-aggression.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
U.S. Military plans missile deployment to counter Chinese aggression
In a strategic move reflecting a significant shift in US policy, the military has announced plans to deploy intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region as a deterrent against potential Chinese aggression, particularly in... More of this article »![Image for High-ranking DoD official arrested: Exposing human trafficking network](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/HIGH-RANKING-DOD-OFFICIAL-ARRESTED.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
High-ranking DoD official arrested: Exposing human trafficking network
Recently, shockwaves rippled through the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) as Stephen Hovanic, the then-chief of staff, found himself among 26 individuals apprehended in a human trafficking sting operation conducted... More of this article »![Image for Bullets, rockets, and resolve: America’s $100M gift to Ukraine](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Bullets-rockets-and-resolve-Americas-100M-gift-to-Ukraine-scaled.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Bullets, rockets, and resolve: America’s $100M gift to Ukraine
In an unanticipated move, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, unveiling a substantial $100 million military aid package. This marked his first visit to the Ukrainian capital since April 2022,... More of this article »![Image for Ethiopia showcases Chinese-made self-propelled howitzers](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/Ethiopia-showcases-Chinese-made-self-propelled-howitzers.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Ethiopia showcases Chinese-made self-propelled howitzers
Ethiopia recently took center stage in the defense technology arena by revealing a segment of its military might. This came in an exabition of Ethiopias new fleet of 32 SH-15 155mm self-propelled howitzers. These formidable machines,... More of this article »![Image for Metaverse innovations transforming military logistics](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231117-METAVERSE-INNOVATION-IMPROVING-MILITARY-LOGISTICS-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Metaverse innovations transforming military logistics
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has stepped into a new realm of training and preparedness: the metaverse. Partnering with CGI Federal Inc., the USMC aims to leverage this technology to transform defense capabilities. Contrary... More of this article »![Image for Tragedy strikes: U.S. Special Ops heroes lost in the Mediterranean](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231115-TRAGEDY-STRIKES-US-SPECIAL-FORCES-IN-MEDITERRANEAN-DEFENSEWORLD.png&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Tragedy strikes: U.S. Special Ops heroes lost in the Mediterranean
The United States Pentagon has officially named the five U.S. service members who lost their lives in a military aircraft crash during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean. The MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, assigned to the... More of this article »![Image for Edge Group announces X range: 350 sq km unmanned systems testing area](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231113-EDGE-GROUP-ANNOUNCES-X-RANGE-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Edge Group announces X range: 350 sq km unmanned systems testing area
The Emirati conglomerate Edge Group has launched the X Range, heralded as the Gulf region’s first and largest multi-domain testing site for defense and aerospace systems. Situated on the expansive Abu Al Abyad island, this 350-square-kilometer... More of this article »![Image for Romania’s defense upgrade of 54 Abrams tanks](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231110-ROMANIAS-DEFENSE-UPGRADE-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Romania’s defense upgrade of 54 Abrams tanks
In a significant development for regional security, the State Department has granted approval for a foreign military sale of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to Romania, marking a crucial step in the nation’s efforts to bolster... More of this article »![Image for Deputy Secretary of Defense Urges Congress to Pass 2024 NDAA](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231108-DEPUTY-SECRETARY-OF-DEFENSE-URGED-TO-PASS-NDAA-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Urges Congress to Pass 2024 NDAA
In a call to action, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks emphasized the urgency of passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024 during a recent Center for New American Security event in Washington.... More of this article »![Image for Bipartisan Divide Over Israel Aid Bill](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231105-BIPARTISAN-DIVIDE.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Bipartisan Divide Over Israel Aid Bill
WASHINGTON — In a closely-watched and contentious vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $14.3 billion Israel military aid bill by a margin of 226-196, primarily along party lines. The bill, introduced by House Appropriations... More of this article »![Image for HII Secures $79 Million for Missile Defense Agency Contract](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231031-MISSLE-DEFENSE-AGENCY-CONTRACT-TO-HII.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
HII Secures $79 Million for Missile Defense Agency Contract
McLean, Virginia – Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), a leading defense contractor, has announced its Mission Technologies division’s successful bid for a significant $79 million contract with the Missile Defense Agency... More of this article »![Image for Legislators Champion Improved Support for Military Families](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231102-LEGISLATORS-CHAMPION-IMPROVED-PROGRAMS-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Legislators Champion Improved Support for Military Families
In an effort to bolster support for military families, a series of bills is currently making its way through the legislative process. These proposed measures, which cover a wide range of areas such as housing, childcare, and meal support,... More of this article »![Image for FrankenSAM Project: Ukraine’s Unique Solution to Bolster Air Defenses](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231029-FRANKENSAM-PROJECT-UKRAINES-UNIQUE-SOLUTION-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
FrankenSAM Project: Ukraine’s Unique Solution to Bolster Air Defenses
In a bid to bolster its air defense capabilities, Ukraine has turned to the United States for an unconventional solution, resulting in the creation of what’s now known as the ‘FrankenSAM’ weapons program. The Ukrainian... More of this article »![Image for A Closer Look at the House Speaker’s Defense Priorities](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231026-A-CLOSER-LOOK-AT-THE-HOUSE-SPEAKERS-DEFENSE-PRIORITIES-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
A Closer Look at the House Speaker’s Defense Priorities
Republican Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana has been elected as the new speaker of the House, marking a significant shift in the leadership following weeks of GOP infighting. Johnson, known for his solidly conservative voting... More of this article »![Image for Philippines Alters Defense Plans to Safeguard Territories From China](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231023-PHILIPPINES-ALTERS-DEFENSE-PLANS-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Philippines Alters Defense Plans to Safeguard Territories From China
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is reevaluating its military modernization program to bolster territorial and coastal defenses in the face of escalating tensions with China. The move comes after recent incidents in the South... More of this article »![Image for NATO Defense Ministers Address Global Security Challenges](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231020-NATO-DEFENSE-MINISTERS-ADDRESS-GLOBAL-SECURITY-DEFENSENEWS.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
NATO Defense Ministers Address Global Security Challenges
Brussels, Belgium – NATO defense ministers gathered in Brussels today to address a wide range of pressing global security issues. While the Ukraine and Middle East situation dominated the discussions, the meeting also touched... More of this article »![Image for Tensions Soar in the Skies: U.S. Unveils Videos of PLA’s Provocative Air Intercepts](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231018-TENSIONS-SOAR-IN-SKIES-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Tensions Soar in the Skies: U.S. Unveils Videos of PLA’s Provocative Air Intercepts
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China’s intercepting U.S. military aircraft in international airspace, an action characterized as part of a broader strategy to exert... More of this article »![Image for Turkey’s Surging Defense Sector Attracts Gulf Cooperation](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231016-TURKEYS-SURGING-DEFENSE-SECTOR-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Turkey’s Surging Defense Sector Attracts Gulf Cooperation
Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken a significant step towards strengthening their defense industry ties, signifying a new era of regional collaboration. The move follows a history of political disputes, but a commitment... More of this article »![Image for Russia and North Korea Forge Military Alliance With 1,000 Containers of Military Equipment](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231013-RUSSIA-AND-NORTH-KOREA-ALIGN.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Russia and North Korea Forge Military Alliance With 1,000 Containers of Military Equipment
Washington, D.C. — A recent assessment by the National Security Council has revealed that Russia and North Korea are strengthening their military partnership, raising concerns and drawing condemnation from the White House. This collaboration... More of this article »![Image for Innovation in Warfare: Army’s Contested Logistics Team Takes the Stage](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/20231011-contested-logistics-team.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Innovation in Warfare: Army’s Contested Logistics Team Takes the Stage
The U.S. Army has unveiled its latest cross-functional team, dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of contested logistics on the modern battlefield. With an eye on future adversaries, such as China, and the harsh realities... More of this article »![Image for Ex-Army Sergeant Faces Federal Charges for Attempted Espionage](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Depositphotos_135432508_S.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Ex-Army Sergeant Faces Federal Charges for Attempted Espionage
In a stunning turn of events, a former U.S. Army Sergeant, Joseph Daniel Schmidt, aged 29, was arrested on federal felony charges upon his arrival from a three-year sojourn in Hong Kong. Schmidt stands accused of offering classified... More of this article »![Image for Congress Sounds Alarm Bells Over Deplorable State of Military Barracks](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Depositphotos_135432522_S.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Congress Sounds Alarm Bells Over Deplorable State of Military Barracks
In a growing outcry on Capitol Hill, members of Congress are expressing deep concern over the deteriorating state of military barracks and housing across the United States. Lawmakers are angry over the delayed repairs and failing conditions... More of this article »![Image for Pentagon Deputy CIO Accused of Running Dogfighting Operation](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/military-shut-down.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Pentagon Deputy CIO Accused of Running Dogfighting Operation
In a shocking turn of events, a senior Defense Department official, Frederick D. Moorefield Jr., has been charged with participating in and promoting an alleged dogfighting ring in suburban Maryland. The case has garnered widespread... More of this article »![Image for Ukraine’s Ambitious Plan to Transform into a Global Military Hub](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Depositphotos_43733903_S.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Ukraine’s Ambitious Plan to Transform into a Global Military Hub
In a bold move to bolster its domestic defense capabilities and supply its ongoing counteroffensive against Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Ukraine into a “large military... More of this article »![Image for How a Government Shutdown Could Weaken National Defense](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/military-shut-down.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
How a Government Shutdown Could Weaken National Defense
As the clock ticks down to October 1, the United States faces the looming threat of a government shutdown. While political gridlock and funding disputes may seem like a distant concern to the average citizen, the potential consequences... More of this article »![Image for China’s Military Purge – Who’s Next in Line?](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CHINA-WARNS-MILITARY-SOCIAL.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
China’s Military Purge – Who’s Next in Line?
In a recent commentary published by China’s state-run PLA Daily, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has issued a stark warning to its military personnel, urging them to exercise caution in their social interactions and... More of this article »![Image for Biden Announces New Military Aid and Air Defense for Ukraine](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/biden-ukraine-aid-package.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Biden Announces New Military Aid and Air Defense for Ukraine
On September 21, 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to supporting its ally amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The package,... More of this article »![Image for The Uncertain Fate of China’s Defense Minister](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230918-THE-UNCERTAIN-FATE-OF-CHINAS-DEFENSE-MINISTER-DEFENSEWORLD.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
The Uncertain Fate of China’s Defense Minister
Over the summer, a single handshake between Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin and sanctioned Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu signaled the strained relations between the United States and China. However, Li’s sudden disappearance... More of this article »![Image for Tensions Soar as China Flexes Military Might in the Pacific](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230913-CHINA-FLEXES-MILITARY.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Tensions Soar as China Flexes Military Might in the Pacific
In a significant display of military force, China has initiated a series of extensive drills in the western Pacific, featuring its Shandong aircraft carrier along with as many as thirty-five warplanes. Analysts have described these... More of this article »![Image for Military’s Hope for Hybrid Planes in Commercial Aviation](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://www.defenseworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/US_S.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)