Michael Adler, Author at DEFENSE-AEROSPACE

Retrofit Push Adds Anti-Ship Terminal Homing to Tomahawks, Expanding Destroyer and Submarine Strike Options

The U.S. Navy will expand the number of Tomahawk cruise missiles configured for anti-ship missions with a new tranche of Block V upgrades to field the Maritime Strike Tomahawk seeker. Defense officials confirm the requirement covers from 35 to 96 missiles and

August 29, 2025

Aircraft

Phoenix II EC-130J technical profile VLF communications and transition from E-6B Mercury

The Navy has given its next-generation nuclear command-and-control aircraft a name: Phoenix II. The service announced the designation on Aug. 7, 2025 and tied the choice to the C-130 family's long service in related roles. The airframe will form the backbone of

August 21, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Pentagon Limits U.S. Ground Role in Ukraine Security Guarantees, Europe to Lead

The Pentagon has told European counterparts that any U.S. role in a future security guarantee for Ukraine will be limited and largely off the ground. European forces would lead inside Ukraine if a ceasefire opens the door to a mission. The guidance

August 20, 2025

Defense Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Boeing Defense Workers Strike in St. Louis After Union Rejects Contract With 40 Percent Pay Growth

More than 3,200 machinists at Boeing's defense plants in the St. Louis area went on strike just after midnight, early Monday, August 4. The union-IAM District 837-had voted down a new four-year contract the day before.

August 6, 2025

Defense Infrastructure & Manufacturing

Italy Gains In‑Country Multi‑Sensor Calibration Center from L3Harris, ELT Group

On July 24, Italy moved forward with a major defense project as L3Harris Technologies and ELT Group signed an agreement to build Europe's first multi-sensor calibration and flight-test center. The signing took place inside a Ministry of Defense hangar in Rome. The

July 28, 2025

Contracts & Deals

Turkey and UK Finalize Eurofighter Typhoon MoU Covering 40 Jets and Long-Term Support

Turkey and the UK signed a memorandum on 23 July during the Istanbul defense fair. Defense ministers Yasar Güler and John Healey formalized plans for Turkey to buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 jets, support gear, and weapons. The package is valued

July 23, 2025

Air & Missile Defense Systems

CSIS Finds Passive Ground‑Based Sensor Networks Enhance Air and Missile Defense Resilience

A new study from the Center for Strategic and International Studies suggests that using a network of ground-based sensors could make U.S. and allied air and missile defenses much more effective. Defense officials call it the most detailed public report on passive

July 21, 2025

Contracts & Deals

Pentagon Awards $5B Shipbuilding Contract to Modernize Navy Supply Chain

The Defense Department moved on 3 July toward faster U.S. warship deliveries. It awarded the $5 billion Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract through the Defense Logistics Agency's Maritime office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The decision, announced less than forty-eight hours ago, supports an urgent

July 4, 2025

Defense Budgets / Policy

How the $150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill Rebuilds U.S. Military Capability

The Senate's narrow vote on July 1 sent a 940-page reconciliation measure - nicknamed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - back to the House. At stake is a $150 billion defense add-on that aligns with President Donald Trump's "peace through strength"

July 3, 2025

Cybersecurity & Electronic Warfare

Germany and Israel Launch Joint Cyber Dome to Strengthen National Defense

Germany has opened a new front in its security agenda. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, during a 48-hour visit to Israel, said Berlin will build a joint cyber research center with Israeli partners and anchor a nationwide "Cyber Dome" to shield critical networks

July 2, 2025

Michael Adler

Retrofit Push Adds Anti-Ship Terminal Homing to Tomahawks, Expanding Destroyer and Submarine Strike Options

Phoenix II EC-130J technical profile VLF communications and transition from E-6B Mercury

Pentagon Limits U.S. Ground Role in Ukraine Security Guarantees, Europe to Lead

Boeing Defense Workers Strike in St. Louis After Union Rejects Contract With 40 Percent Pay Growth

Italy Gains In‑Country Multi‑Sensor Calibration Center from L3Harris, ELT Group

Turkey and UK Finalize Eurofighter Typhoon MoU Covering 40 Jets and Long-Term Support

CSIS Finds Passive Ground‑Based Sensor Networks Enhance Air and Missile Defense Resilience

Pentagon Awards $5B Shipbuilding Contract to Modernize Navy Supply Chain

How the $150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill Rebuilds U.S. Military Capability

Germany and Israel Launch Joint Cyber Dome to Strengthen National Defense

Authors

Julien Mercier

Clara Nguyen

Priya Shah

Michael Adler

Lena Kovacs

Diego Ramos

Peter Johansson

Lucas Meyer