Russia used the previous “Zapad,” or “West” in Russian, training in September 2021 to deploy the forces that eventually invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
The bloc’s total defense spending in 2024 exceeds China’s by about one-and-a-half times, and is more than three times as high as Russia’s military budget.
Hanwha Group, South Korea’s seventh largest business conglomerate, announced on Aug. 27 a $5 billion investment in Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine kicked off a drone-innovation race, with both sides now deploying thousands of drones daily that often cost less than $1,000.
Ukrainian forces will receive additional training from the British military as part of the expansion of the United Kingdom-led Interflex warfare program.
The new Canadian boats will be expected to operate in the Arctic under ice for weeks at a time as well as in demanding conditions on Canada’s other coasts.
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.
Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the closure of several offices and the creation of a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office that reports directly to him.