Global for Tuesday, January 23, 2024

• Taiwan begins building anti-submarine frigate
• Upgraded F-35 deliveries slipping to fall 2024, Lockheed says
• Rebuild US brain trust to curb reliance on foreign critical minerals
• Think the Sentinel nuclear program is pricey? Try living without it.
• BAE tests counter-drone capability on Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
• German drone maker helps Ukrainian forces own the night
• Pentagon OKs B-21 for low-rate production after successful tests
• Russia angles for drone-making partners in the Middle East
• Directed-energy weapons need full Pentagon commitment, industry says