Steven Tomaszewski
How the US Military Is Preparing for Hostile Threats to Its Satellites
The military is trying to manufacture and launch small satellites quickly and cheaply. The problem? Getting to and operating in space is anything but quick and cheap.
The US Navy Is About to Build New Robot Submarines
The Navy's new long-duration robot submarine, whose production will start later this year, is both literally and figuratively greater than the sum of its parts.
Will Saudi Arabia’s New King Regret the Arab Intervention in Yemen?
Taking military action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels is King Salman’s first foray into interventionist policy for Saudi Arabia. Depending on the outcome, it could also be his last.
The European Union Wants an Army of Its Own
Russia might have thought twice about invading Ukraine had there been an army of the European Union.
More Details Emerge About US Air Force Satellite Explosion
A US Air Force satellite exploded, and its debris could pose hazard to other spacecraft for years.
The Pentagon Wants to Launch a Bunch of Miniature Satellites So Troops Can Take Selfies from Space
The futuristic project would allow soldiers to have pictures of their current tactical environment beamed down to the battlefield almost instantly.
Egypt’s Push to Lift Libyan Arms Embargo Could Lead the Country to Unravel Further
The proposal to lift sanctions could go beyond allowing Libyans to purchase weapons (presumably to fight IS), and could involve more coalition airstrikes.
The Fine Line the US Is Straddling In Providing Defensive Support to Ukraine
Artillery and mortars have historically accounted for the majority of battlefield casualties, and both remain grim favorites of both sides of the Ukrainian conflict, even as their limited accuracy have contributed to innocent civilian deaths and...