Justin Katz
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Germany inks Artemis Accords, citing 'security impact' in space
Germany is not the first European country to join, but as a political and economic center of the continent, Berlin's move could convince several others to follow suit. → Read More
The sights of DSEI 2023 in London [PHOTOS]
Here's just a bit of what the Breaking Defense team saw on the show floor this year. → Read More
DSEI 2023 recap: From drones to GCAP, views from either side of the pond
Breaking Defense's European Bureau Chief Tim Martin and naval warfare reporter Justin Katz chat about the biggest DSEI news from London this week. → Read More
BAE Systems planning counter-drone demo for US Army using new prototype AMPV
The demo comes as the company's other arms also seek out ways to equip vehicles with counter-UAS capabilities. → Read More
Biden says Camp David trilateral will usher in 'new era' between US-ROK-Japan
Advancements in joint military exercises as well as efforts to counter missile threats from North Korea came out of the Camp David meetings. → Read More
US-Japan-ROK to make 'pledge' to consult each other in security crises
The three countries will also invest in a new hotline to make communication between governments faster and easier. → Read More
US officials hype Japan-ROK-US Camp David visit: 'Defining trilateral relationship'
"We're going to invest in technology to have a three-way hotline for the leaders and others inside their governments to communicate," among other announcements to come Friday, said a top NSC official. → Read More
'Deepening' Russia-China partnership 'to stay for the foreseeable future,' Japanese diplomat warns
Tamaki Tsukada, chargé d'affaires at the embassy of Japan to the US, downplayed the tussle over a Pacific NATO office but said Indo-Pacific democracies and Western nations must tighten their own ties. → Read More
New legislation would push Pentagon cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan
The bill comes on the same day the commander of US Indo-Pacific Command knocked down notions that the US aiding Ukraine diminishes the Pentagon's ability to support Taiwan. → Read More
Fincantieri finishing $300M shipyard renovations, a big bet on the US Navy's frigate plans
The company spent $300 million on four projects with the hopes of seeing two frigates being bought every year, which is faster than the Navy's current projection. → Read More
Navy unveils shipbuilding plan: Virginias to replace subs sold to Aussies, but impacts of AUKUS unknown
It was not clear when President Joe Biden and his counterparts announced AUKUS' details whether those subs would be replaced by new Virginia-class boats or SSN(X). → Read More
Navy begins long haul to inactivate second nuclear-powered carrier Nimitz
Meanwhile, the decommissioned Enterprise remains at Newport News Shipbuilding awaiting its final disposal. → Read More
Congress should give Pentagon more flexibility in buying, budgeting, report urges
The report, co-chaired by former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, encourages reforms in other parts of the government to speed up defense acquisition. → Read More
GD Electric Boat awards HII $567M contract for Columbia-class submarine work
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro recently said the service is slightly behind its "accelerated" schedule goals for the shipbuilding program. → Read More
US, France start formal talks to trade aircraft carrier tech
The French Navy unveiled its newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier design during the EuroNaval trade show in October. → Read More
Navy's large undersea drone may resume testing, but future's unclear for industry competition
The LDUUV program, dubbed Snakehead, has had a wild ride for the past year between Navy proposals to ditch and resurfacing congressional funding. → Read More
HII gets Navy's green light to expand use of 3D printed parts in shipyards
An HII executive told Breaking Defense the NAVSEA certification will open the door for other alloys to be approved for use. → Read More
Xi likely 'not aware' of all Chinese gray zone operations, US intel officer says
“There are dangers in how totalitarian states operate,” said Rear Adm. Mike Studeman, commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence. “The truth doesn’t always flow very quickly in the dictatorships, and if it’s bad news, sometimes that gets adulterated on the way up to [the top]. We see some of that happening.” → Read More
Northrop v Collins: Industry teams for nuclear command, control plane competition emerge
Northrop Grumman announced a high-powered team today, but industry reps told Breaking Defense another team is forming around Collins Aerospace, setting up a showdown. → Read More
Maritime Administration moving with 'all best speed' on sealift recap, no room for 'lapses'
Any more "lapses" or "hesitation" could cause a backslide in the progress the government has already made, the MARAD chiefs said. → Read More