Michael Adler, Author at DEFENSE-AEROSPACE

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

Electronic Warfare

Singapore Inducts New Protected Combat Support Vehicles

Defense-aerospace.com reports that the Fisingapore Army has introduced a new generation of protected combat support vehicles intended to strengthen its military readiness and safeguard frontline operations. Officials have described these vehicles as pivotal assets that will offer greater survivability, flexible mission profiles,

September 15, 2024

Helicopters

ATK Steps Into Advanced Tech With Mission Research Buy

Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) confirmed a landmark move on January 28, 2004. The company announced its plan to purchase Mission Research Corporation (MRC) for roughly $230 million. That figure reflected a significant investment in technology meant for national security and homeland defense.

August 30, 2023

Contracts & Deals

Underpowered Powerplant: The F-35’s Engine Can’t Do the Job

The single-engine F-35 keeps dragging the Pentagon into deeper trouble. Early budgets spoke about $233 billion for building the fleet. Today the ledger shows roughly $412 billion for 2 470 jets. Money keeps pouring, yet the fighter still can’t fly at full

April 11, 2023

Asia-Pacific

Pakistan Strikes Back

Pakistan Air Force jets crossed the Line of Control at dawn and released laser-guided bombs against selected sites on the Indian side of Kashmir. Islamabad called the targets “non-military” and said the aim was to show both resolve and restraint. No casualties

February 27, 2018

Michael Adler

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

Singapore Inducts New Protected Combat Support Vehicles

ATK Steps Into Advanced Tech With Mission Research Buy

Underpowered Powerplant: The F-35’s Engine Can’t Do the Job

Pakistan Strikes Back

Authors

Julien Mercier

Clara Nguyen

Priya Shah

Michael Adler

Lena Kovacs

Diego Ramos

Peter Johansson

Lucas Meyer