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Global Defense Market
July 2021
JUST IN: U.K. Bolstering Defense Budget
Key U.S. ally the United Kingdom is growing its defense investments in its land, air and sea platforms, said the nation’s defense chief July 13. -
Global Defense Market
July 2021
China Upgrading Fifth-Gen Fighter Capabilities
By Jon HarperExperts say U.S. fifth-generation fighter aircraft — the stealthy F-22 and F-35 — remain the best in the world. However, China is upgrading its J-20 “Mighty Dragon” to try to close the gap. -
Global Defense Market
July 2021
ITAR Compliance Crucial for Lower-Tier Suppliers
By Thomas B. McVeyCompanies that supply products and services that are used in the defense sector increasingly are being asked by their customers whether they are “ITAR compliant” and if they can document this. -
International
June 2021
The Quad’s Potential to Stand Against China
On March 12, members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — the United States, Japan, Australia and India — held a virtual meeting and released a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to “a region that is free, open, inclusive, healthy, anchored by democratic values, and unconstrained by coercion.” -
Shipbuilding
June 2021
China Building Formidable Amphibious Fleet
China is bulking up its fleet of amphibious vessels as it embarks on a major naval modernization program to enhance its ability to conduct operations globally. -
Global Defense Market
June 2021
Japan’s Defense Industry Faces Challenges as China Threat Looms
By Jon HarperConfronting economic and security challenges, Japan aims to boost its defense industrial base and sell more military equipment overseas to allies and partners. -
International
June 2021
BREAKING: Pentagon, Secretary Austin to Sharpen Focus on China
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III will devote more of his time to ensure that the Pentagon refocuses its efforts on countering China, a senior defense official announced June 9. The secretary’s personal focus on China is one result of the DoD China Task Force, which was ordered by President Joe Biden in February. -
Budget
May 2021
BUDGET 2022: Pentagon Requesting Boost in R&D Funding to Compete with China
By Jon HarperThe Biden administration is proposing a significant increase in Defense Department research-and-development funding for future capabilities while cutting back on procurement spending for today’s systems. -
Global Defense Market
May 2021
U.S. Senators Propose Trade-Pact Waivers
By Jennifer Plitsch , Sarah Shepson and Carl WiersumThe recently enacted American Rescue Plan includes $1.9 trillion in economic stimulus, health care and related funding, while President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan proposal includes $2.3 trillion in critical infrastructure investments. -
International
March 2021
WEB EXCLUSIVE: U.S., China Engaged in 'Superpower Marathon'
The United States and China are engaged in a “superpower marathon” as Beijing makes massive investments in key technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G and quantum communications, said the director of the Defense Innovation Unit March 23.
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