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2026-01-18 18:36 UTC
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Taiwan Spotlights Invasion Defense Lines During Chinese Drills
Taiwan revealed defensive strategies and potential defense lines during recent Chinese military exercises around the island. The Democratic People’s Party of Taiwan posted a map detailing these measur...
UK Considers Military 'Gap Year' to Boost Defense
The United Kingdom is considering an initiative aimed at increasing its military ranks by offering young individuals paid opportunities for military service. This proposal comes as part of efforts to ...
Win-Wins: Multiyear Procurement in the NDAA
Anne Lord discusses Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes provisions for multiyear procurement contracts aimed at enhancing efficiency and stability in the acquis...
An Industry Guide to the FY2026 NDAA
President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a document of over 3000 pages outlining changes to DoD policy and contracting authorities. The article highlights...
Germany developing plans to ready airspace in case it needs to defend itself, air traffic boss says
According to a German air traffic boss, Germany is formulating strategies for managing its highly trafficked airspace in the event of an attack on the country or any other NATO member state, which may...
Croatia reintroduces military service as fears of war spilling over from Ukraine rise
The Croatian Defence Ministry announced the reintroduction of mandatory military service for young people to teach them essential skills necessary during crises and to enhance national security amid c...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Australia’s northern air bases: building resilience, slowly’
The article discusses the importance of Australia's northern air bases for national defense and highlights that efforts to enhance their resilience are advancing gradually....
Congress' National Defense Plan Misses the Mark
The proposed NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) contains some positive ideas but lacks robust actions and funding needed for effective national defense....