The Americas

‘Already late’: Pentagon sounds alarm on funding Pacific island pact

Without funding a set of agreements with island nations, the U.S. risks losing access to critical territory in its effort to deter China.

Embraer sees strong demand for C-390 Millennium airlifter in Asia

Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.

The Pentagon wants industry to transform again to meet demand. Can it?

In 30 years, the Pentagon went from a defense industry it considered too large to sustain, to one now too small to surge.

Canadian NATO troops in Latvia get air-defense, anti-tank upgrades

The new equipment spending comes as Western nations boost the capabilities of forces deployed in the eastern part of the alliance.

The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers

A $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended to keep it flying until about 2060, and part of a two-bomber fleet with the B-21.

‘More with less’: Lacking parts, airmen scramble to keep B-52s flying

As the B-52H Stratofortress tops more than six decades in service, it’s grown increasingly temperamental.

Chinese tech company threatens to sue US over claim of military links

Hesai Technology’s core product is LiDAR road sensing equipment, used in passenger and commercial vehicles, autonomous driving vehicles, and more.

Houthis, Russians wield same Iranian-supplied drones, DIA studies show

The Waid 1 and 2 drones share distinctive features — wing stabilizers, pitot tubes, fuselages — with Iran’s Shahed-131 and -136, according to the agency.

Opinion

Adopt a treaty for semiconductor export control

The absence of a robust global semiconductor export control regime leaves the United States vulnerable in the technological race.

US Army hunts for explosives to meet increased munitions output goals

The U.S. is increasing domestic explosives production and buying from abroad to support Ukraine and replenish stockpiles of 155mm artillery shells.

South Korea, US explore joint ship, weapons maintenance opportunities

South Korean defense companies have also been expanding their presence in the United States.

Major Brazilian bank ceases financing for local defense industry

"Without this, it’s impossible to close contracts. The effect of this measure can be catastrophic."

Biden administration moves forward on India drone sale

The U.S. and India first agreed to the $3.99 billion sale during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the White House last year.

Cyberattacks on Guam could sap US forces in Indo-Pacific, Nakasone says

The Pentagon’s 2023 cyber strategy warned China is prepared to unleash cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and defense networks, should war break out.

Opinion

To deter China, the US and Taiwan should seek asymmetric symmetry

The days of black-and-white definitions of asymmetry have passed.

Opinion

Corruption in China’s military is no excuse for American complacency

American policymakers should not bet on corruption to hamstring PLA modernization.