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Defense Department
July 2019
NDIA Policy Points: Use EXIM Bank to Expand U.S. Global Influence
By Christian LarsenThe United States’ commitment to influencing global policy through soft power has atrophied recently, exemplified by a reluctance on the part of the U.S. government to leverage foreign military sales and direct commercial sales programs to further America’s interests in regions targeted by its competitors. -
Emerging Technologies
July 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: China, Russia Hypersonic Programs - Real Progress or Bluster?
By Connie LeeChina and Russia’s intention to pursue hypersonic weapons lit a fire under the U.S. military, forcing it to re-invigorate its own programs. -
Air Power
July 2019
Saab to Expand Footprint in U.S.
By Connie LeeSwedish defense contractor Saab is opening a new production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, that will be focused on building part of the Air Force’s T-X pilot training aircraft. -
Global Defense Market
July 2019
NATO Nations Strive to Standardize Training Systems
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Technology in the training and simulation field is advancing so rapidly that some militaries in the NATO alliance are having a hard time grasping how to best use it, experts recently said. -
Training and Simulation
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Boeing Wooing Potential International Customers for T-X Trainer
By Jon HarperPARIS — Boeing scored a big win last year when it tapped to build the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation jet trainer. -
Global Defense Market
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Global Defense Market
May 2019
SALES TAKING OFF: International Market for F-35 Heats Up (UPDATED)
Twelve countries have committed to orders of the F-35 joint strike fighter either as formal partner nations or through foreign military sales. As production of the fifth-generation systems ramp up, the joint program office and manufacturer Lockheed Martin are looking to expand their global footprint even further. -
Global Defense Market
May 2019
NEWS FROM ITEC: U.K. Defense Tech Accelerator Seeking U.S. Partners
STOCKHOLM, Sweden —The U.K. Ministry of Defence’s two-year-old technology accelerator is seeking applicants to help it solve a variety of military and security problems and has dispersed nearly 58 million pounds in contracts during its short existence, its leader said May 15. -
Army News
May 2019
NEWS FROM ITEC: Army Beefing Up its Cyber Training Infrastructure
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The Army office in charge of developing training and simulation systems is creating a “cyber range” in Orlando, Florida, where those engaged in network offense and defense can hone their skills. -
Global Defense Market
May 2019
NEWS FROM ITEC: Scandinavian Exercise Showed Need for More Training Interoperability
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — A five nation deep-snow exercise that took place in April across the northern part of Scandinavia showed both the importance of allied nations training together and the increasing importance of brigades in modern warfare, the leader of the Swedish army said May 14.
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