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Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says

A recent think tank report looks at the unprecedented social and cultural challenges the Defense Department would have to navigate in the event of a draft.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Should women be drafted? Congress weighs the question yet again

Congress is again debating whether to include women in a national military draft after the issue failed to gain traction over the decade.

taskandpurpose.com

 

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How are those last two posts anything do do with the thread topic?

 

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How to make technological innovation happen at the Pentagon

The PPBE Reform Commission’s 28 separate recommendations represent major steps in creating a more efficient, more flexible resource allocation system for our military.

thehill.com

 

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Defense Innovation Board calls on DOD to reorganize, launch new undersecretariat

Based on a recent study, the DIB has recommended the establishment of an Undersecretary of Defense for International Industrial Cooperation.

defensescoop.com

 

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Top 100 | Defense News, News about defense programs, business, and technology

people.defensenews.com

 

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Undersecretary for international cooperation needed, DOD advisers say

The new undersecretary of defense would lead requirements development and integration efforts among the U.S. and its allies.

www.defensenews.com

 

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US needs more nuclear subs, mobile ICBMs and tactical nukes: Heritage report - Breaking Defense

The conservative Heritage Foundation presented the new report as a potential draft Nuclear Posture Review for the 2025 presidential administration.

breakingdefense.com

 

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CDAO launches new role to improve management, business functions

Pentagon leaders recently tapped longtime strategic planner Julie Cruz to serve as the Chief Digital and AI Office’s new director of business operations.

defensescoop.com

 

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The U.S. Must Take the Lead in a Destabilized, Increasingly Militarized Arctic - Defense Opinion

With the end of a cooperative framework, the Arctic is rapidly becoming the next contested area in great power competition, and the U.S. is in danger of being a day late and a dollar short.

defenseopinion.com

 

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Depth of magazine: Preparing the joint force for protracted conflict

Opinion: The depth of America's magazine will determine the credibility of U.S. deterrence, writes the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Netherlands Officially Confirms Spectacular Strengthening of Its Armed Forces

Netherlands Officially Confirms Spectacular Strengthening of Its Armed Forces

www.armyrecognition.com

 

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Dutch Decide To Bring Back Main Battle Tanks

After more than a decade, the Netherlands has announced plans to reinstate a permanent tank battalion, as it continues to rebuild its armed forces. After more than a decade, the Netherlands has announced plans to reinstate a permanent tank battalion, as it continues to rebuild its armed forces.

www.twz.com

 

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India Approves $17 billion Worth of Army Modernisation Projects

India Approves $17 billion Worth of Army Modernisation Projects

www.armyrecognition.com

 

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'New era of crisis' prompts Japan' biggest defense budget ever: $59B for 2025 - Breaking Defense

Japan seeks to buy another 11 F-35 joint strike fighters, develop a new military small satellite constellation and invest in new signals intelligence aircraft.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Polish defense show lures global players amid record spending spree

Warsaw is teeing up a number of large-scale defense acquisitions, with European companies seeking to capitalize on Poland's improved EU relations.

www.defensenews.com

Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aid

Top U.S. military leaders will be in Germany to discuss Ukraine’s wartime needs as Russia has conducted one of its deadliest airstrikes.

www.defensenews.com

 

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Record Budget for Japanese Defense: Focus on JGSDF Armored Vehicle Acquisitions in 2025

Record Budget for Japanese Defense: Focus on JGSDF Armored Vehicle Acquisitions in 2025

www.armyrecognition.com

 

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Navy awards General Dynamics NASSCO contract worth up to $6.7B for 8 new fleet oilers - Breaking Defense

With the contract, the Navy now has agreements in place to buy up to 17 of the planned 20 ships in the class.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Sweden boosts 2025 defence budget to 2.4% of GDP

Stockholm (AFP) Sept 17, 2024 - Sweden on Tuesday said it was upping its defence budget for next year by 13 billion kronor ($1.3 billion), keeping the new NATO member well in line with the alliance's military spending minimums.

www.spacewar.com

Italy plans out $15B-plus spending on dozens of F-35s and Eurofighters

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/eurofighter-typhoon.11962/post-711537

 

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https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/sep/18/us-must-increase-military-spending-to-cold-war-lev/?mc_cid=07a9b8650d&mc_eid=307947a252

It has allowed the Russian defense industrial base to go on a three shit a day, 24-7 footing that has allowed them to rain death and destruction on civilians in Ukraine with missiles and drones,” Mr. Edelman said.
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An unfortunate typo although maybe the food is really bad.

 

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Germany Plans Major Expansion of Its Artillery Capabilities with 10 New Battalions by 2035

Germany Plans Major Expansion of Its Artillery Capabilities with 10 New Battalions by 2035

www.armyrecognition.com

 

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View: https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1838465915978985962

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

White House announces billions in new Ukraine aid, new F-16 training

The almost $8 billion in assistance will empty out the money approved in an April supplemental defense bill passed by Congress.

www.defensenews.com

 

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What will the surge of US forces to the Middle East cost the military?

The Pentagon says its surge in forces has helped avert a regional war. But officials warn that it could wear down the services.

www.defensenews.com