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The article discusses the views of Leonard Glenn Francis, also known as Fat Leonard, chief executive of Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) on how the partnership between GDMA and the U.S. Navy (USN) was a good one. Some of the reasons being attributed by Cmdr. Mike Misiewicz, deputy of fleet operations on the Seventh Fleet, the convicted naval officer for it are highlighted.

The article discusses how the U.S. Navy (USN) fleet has been on a collision course for many years. The recent second deadly collision between a U.S. destroyer and a larger, slower commercial ship in Asian waters is a case in point. The need for the fleet to prepare itself for the most congested and volatile region on Earth is highlighted.

The article discusses how the Baltic States are finally intensifying their military acquisition efforts after years of sluggish defense spending. The main reason being attributed for it is the threat from Russia looming large on the region.

The article discusses some of the key aspects of the PentagonEs acquisition restructuring report. The report basically shows a focus on innovation and a reliance on the military services to handle day-to-day sustainment. However, analysts claim that one area that needs to be worked on in order to be successful is that of personnel issues related to (AT&L).

The article discusses the personal experiences while being at sea aboard the U.S. Navy's (USN's) stealth destroyer Zumwalt. The move was part of the Zumwalt's third night out at sea on its second series of builder's sea trials.

The article discusses how defense revenues have risen for the first time in five years. Some of the factors being attributed for the return to prosperity are highlighted.

INTERVIEW: Yoav Har-Even: President and chief executive officer (CEO), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, speaks about the need for countries to fully recognize the threat before deciding on defense investments. Har-Even also highlights how the Iron Dome, though successful in Israel, has not fetched many international buyers.

The article discusses how defense revenues have risen for the first time in five years. Some of the factors being attributed for the return to prosperity are highlighted.

The article reports that Pakistan has revealed its fifth-generation fighter program. The basic aim is to boost the Pakistani indigenous aeronautical industry, with many expecting China to be its partner.

The article discusses the 2018 budget request rolled out by the U.S. Navy (USN) that included one littoral combat ship (LCS). However, the Trump administration was quick to reverse the move within 24 hours keeping in mind the negative outcomes it could result in.

The article discusses how political shifts taking place globally have cast doubt over the relevance of NATO and whether or not it is actually becoming obsolete. The views of several tops leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump on the relevance of NATO are highlighted.

The article reports that with a rising China and a resurgent Russia, Pentagon has warned that US requires a nuclear recapitalization as the technologies that comprised the US nuclear enterprise are near expiration. The upgrade and maintenance of the nuclear arsenal has been estimated at more than $700 billion over the next 25 years. The SSBN(X) program, the Long Range Strike-Bomber (LRS-B) program and the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program are some of the primary programs that make up the US nuclear triad.

All nuclear-powered US Navy ships are disposed off at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington and the ships' remains are cut up for scrap and recycling. However, now the Navy is considering throwing open this job to commercial bidders - a practice that could open the nuclear ship-disposal world to more competition. The Navy refused to discuss the reason behind the move, however, it appears that two factors are behind this move: first the high cost put forth by the naval shipyard to do the job and second the capacity at Puget Sound.

Raytheon has built a Cyber Operations, Development & Evaluation (CODE) Center, a facility full of cutting edge technology, discretely tucked away behind heavy security in North Virginia. The CODE Center represents the company's increasing focus on growing its cyber business. The company develops products to fend-off cyber attacks.

Several ministers in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ministry are implicit opponents of US and European Union vision of two-states for two peoples. Netanyahu's new minister for science, technology and space has expressed opposition to US President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry's attempts to renew Israel-Palestinian negotiations toward a two-state peace deal while education minister, leader of the third largest bloc in Netanyahu's new government, refuses to acknowledge Israel's occupation of the West Bank. In such a scenario two-state Israeli-Palestinian peace seems to be unlikely and experts feel that while the Obama administration is in place there is unlikely to be any negotiations on this issue.

The article discusses how the Saudi Arabian weapons deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to the country may not actually live up to the hype associated with it. Some of the reasons being attributed for it are highlighted.

The article discusses how the first budget of U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be doomed from the start. Some of the ways in which the budget fails to meet the expectations claimed by Trump in his large promises are highlighted.

The article discusses how top U.S. military officials are telling U.S. Congress that bringing about more budgetary cuts by slashing diplomacy would undercut the military. The increased focus being put on not slashing the budget by many current and retired top military officers is highlighted.

The article discusses the success achieved by the Israel Air Force Depot 22, which more often than not comes up with a plan of its own for testing and tackling any kind of problem. The case of Arrowhead, an F-15B is an example of how it can make anything work.

The article discusses the impact that U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Buy American' order is expected to have on then supply chain in terms of increasing costs. Some of the key aspects of the order and its implications for the defense sector are highlighted.

The article discusses how Turkey, a NATO ally, is planning to achieve near-full self-sufficiency in the area of defense. Some of the ways in which the country is planning to do so are highlighted.

The article discusses the uneasiness being felt by the British defense industry following the start of the countdown of Brexit or the decision of the U.K. to leave the European Union (EU). A key area of concern is the future of cooperation between the U.K. and the remaining 27 E.U. member nations at the industrial level.

The article discusses how the U.S. Navy (USN) is continuing its efforts to find a path for the setting up of a bigger fleet. However, what still remains unclear is what the overall goal will be, but appears to be either 355 ships or 350 ships as put forth by the Trump administration.

The article discusses how the first federal spending request of the Trump administration has suffered a huge blowback. Some of the reasons as to why the first defense budget has not been accepted by most are highlighted.

The article discusses how the U.S. Air Force (USAF) T-X competition has come down to two rivals, Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The other two competitors Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have recently pulled out of the competition.

The article discusses the plans that Airbus has of asking client nations to agree to a cap on financial penalties on late delivery of the A400M. The main reason being attributed for it is to make good on the contract signed too short on budget and time line.

The article discusses how the U.S. pledge recently made to the Gulf is being looked upon by veteran U.S.-based Middle East observers as stable. Some of the other observations being made by the veterans with regards to relations between the Gulf countries and the U.S. are highlighted.

The article discusses the power play being made by Russia with regards to the Middle East. The impact that Russia's growing presence in the region is expected to have on relations with the U.S. and the Gulf region are highlighted.

The article discusses how training with KC-46 simulators will help pilots and boom operators train together. The aerial refueling training will also replace a large portion of live flights.

The article discusses what the future seems to hold for foreign military sales (FMS) by the U.S. under the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The Obama administration made good use of the critical foreign policy tool used to bind partners to the U.S. while bolstering interoperability on U.S. systems as well as providing a boost to domestic industry.

The article discusses the wedge that has been created between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Lockheed Martin. The main reason being attributed for trouble between the two is the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

The article discusses how the U.S. Navy (USN) has had to cancel the projectiles of its newest and most futuristic warship armed with two huge guns capable of hitting targets 80 miles away. Some of the reasons being attributed for cancellation of the Long Range Land-Attack Projectile (LRLAP) are highlighted.

The article reports that more than 40 countries have agreed to a joint declaration on the import and export of armed unmanned systems. Some of the key features of the 'Joint Declaration for the Export and Import of Armed or Strike-Enabled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)' are highlighted.

The article discusses the continued delays in preparation of the U.S. aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush, which is to relieve the carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf in January 2017. The carrier Bush has just come out of a 13 month maintenance.

The article discusses how the odd-looking sage grouse is no longer a laughing matter, but actually a bona fide threat to the progress of a multibillion-dollar defense policy bill. The main reason being attributed for the showdown is that the National Defense Authorization Act should contain language to bar the sage grouse from the federal endangered species list until at least 2025.

The article discusses how Iraqi officers in Jordan are preparing for a battle over retaking Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city as well as the de-facto headquarters of the Islamic State terrorists. The plan is on even if the officers are completely ready or not.

The article discusses how the news that there has been a major data leak has ended up creating concerns among the governments of three countries - India, France and Australia. The information threatens the operational security of India's new Scorpene-class submarines.

The article discusses how the USS George H.W. Bush, the newest of the U.S. Navy's (USNEs) fleet of operational carriers is being looked into. The main reason for it is that the carrier needs to deploy on schedule to relieve another carrier currently being deployed elsewhere.

The article discusses the future plans of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) following the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) becoming operational. However, some of the future improvements being planned for the F-35 are already being looked at.

The article discusses the efforts being undertaken by Israel's state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Raytheon, its U.S. partner for Iron Dome, to transform the combat-proven Israeli interceptor into a fully U.S. system to be used to defend forward-based forces. Americanized versions of the Iron Dome's Tamir interceptors are being offered under the SkyHunter brand.

The article discusses how Brexit or the decision of the U.K. to exit from the European Union (EU) is resulting in a lot of uncertainty and political upheaval. However, the Farnborough International Air Show was dominated by debut of the F-35B in Europe and orders for Boeing's maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and Apache helicopters.

The article discusses how the future of U.S. security assistance is hanging in abeyance over the standoff between Foggy Bottom and the Pentagon. The reform efforts being undertaken by the House Senate Armed Services Committee in order to consolidate authorities are resulting in the standoff.

The article discusses the impact that Brexit or the decision of the U.K. to exit from the European Union (EU) is having on the defense sector. The exit decision has created possibilities of the pro-European Scottish government seeking another referendum on whether the country should break away from the EU with the rest of the UK.

The article reports that U.S. Navy (USN) Rear Admiral Robert Gilbeau pleaded guilty to one count in the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) investigation. Gilbeau has become the highest ranking officer so far to face federal criminal charges.

The article discusses how analysts remain unsure over the strengthened U.S.-India ties. The concerns exist as the new stance towards the U.S. marks a paradigm shift in India's foreign and defense policy.

The article discusses the impact that a vote in favor of Britain exiting the European Union (EU) could have on the defense sector. One major area of concern is that the move could result in a lot of defense cuts.

The article discusses how both France and Germany are going all out in efforts to establish an intergovernmental agreement on exports. The advantages and benefits from the export agreement to both countries are highlighted.

US Army is looking for technologies that will enable it to transport soldiers and equipment very quickly should the US ground forces be called upon to fight or for stability operations anywhere around the world. US Army is emphasizing upon speedy deployment as it prepares itself to meet an unpredictable future.

The list of the 100 most influential people in U.S. defense, with a focus on policy, budget and strategic issues is discussed. The list in 2013 also includes a number of foreign leaders that have had a strong impact on U.S. defense spending.