Israel to purchase 50 F-35s, 25 new F-15s, doubling fleet sizes

Good news! Israel armed to the teeth! David's slingshot!

However, in the age of drone warfare was this a good choice?

"Israel announced on Sunday a blockbuster decision to double the size of its F-35 fleet from 50 to 100 and its new F-15IA fleet from 25 to 50.

The decision reflects a radical post-October 7 world: Israel will increase defense spending over the next 10 years by NIS 350 billion, in addition to annual defense spending that has risen from under NIS 100 billion to nearly NIS 150 billion. ..."

Israel to purchase 50 F-35s, 25 new F-15s, doubling fleet sizes | The Jerusalem Post "The NIS 350 billion deal resolves the debate over which plane to invest in, resulting in a much larger budget to cover both."

US Army aims to produce 1 million drones in next 2-3 years

Is that enough? What kind of drone swarms is the US Army contemplating? 😊

Shock and awe! Overwhelming force all over again!

"The U.S. Army plans to increase partnerships with private industry and boost its own manufacturing capacity to field at least one million drones within the next two to three years, an Army spokesperson told Military Times. ..."

Army aims to produce 1 million drones in next 2-3 years

Philippines omits Israeli Elbit from howitzer tender

The many ways Israel is being ostracized? The Philippines is a little surprising with a minority Muslim population, but majority Catholic population.

"Philippines Minister of Defense Gilbert Teodoro recently told parliament in Manila that his country would not be procuring any more arms from Israel. ..."

Philippines omits Elbit from howitzer tender - Globes "According to local media reports, Philippines army omitted Elbit in a new self-propelled gun system tender, leaving the Czech-made DITA cannon and the French-made CAESAR to compete."

Saudi Snubs America, Eyes 100 Turkish Kaan Fighter Jets with Molly Gambhir

What is going on?

Greece to Buy Israeli Iron Dome Systems Amid Tensions with Turkey

Good news!

Poland investing $2.5 billion into fortifying border with Russia and Belarus

Yes, the Polish people have every reason to be concerned about Russia and Putin the Terrible since the Russo-Ukrainian War started. And Poland is supporting the Ukraine in its defense.

Pakistan's Weapon Imports from China Amplifying Economic Crisis? with Palki Sharma

Recommendable!

Germany Reportedly Eyes Indian Ammo for Ukraine with Palki Sharma

And North Korea supplies Russia with ammunition ...

Germany to buy Israeli missile defense system for $4.3 billion

Embarrassing again for the banana republic Germany! A win for Israel!

US, NATO scramble to supply arms to Ukraine, the west tries to refill emptied arsenals

Recommendable! Apparently, the Ukraine is using huge amounts of ammunition per day! Russia also is struggling producing enough ammunition to supply this now over 9 months long war!

The Weakness of the US Military (That the Ukraine War Has Revealed)

Recommendable! Has higher concentration among defense suppliers resulted in less innovation and production shortages?

Israeli parts found in Iranian drones used by Russia

Global sourcing in peace and in war!

Israeli parts found in Iranian drones used by Russia - WSJ - The Jerusalem Post Western-made components have been finding their way to Iran through front companies and proxies in third countries.

Polish army modernizing at an unprecedented pace- more military equipment for Poland to be delivered

Good news! Putin the Terrible don't even think about invading Poland!

Germany to buy Arrow 3 anti-satellite weapon system and natural gas from Israel

Good news!

"... Should Germany purchases the Arrow 3, it would be only the second country after Israel to have such an anti-satellite system. ... Germany has ramped up its military spending after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February, while shipping aid and heavy weapons to Kyiv as part of an international response. ...
[Israeli Prime Minister] Lapid also spoke of Israeli plans to deliver to Europe next year about 10% of the gas that the continent had received from Russia last year, explaining that it. ..."

Israel eyes Arrow 3 sale to Germany, will help replace Russia as gas sup - The Jerusalem Post German chancellor Olaf Scholz has been interested in purchasing the Arrow 3 in light of the growing Russian threat against Europe.

MKS 180: Kieler Werft verklagt Verteidigungsministerium

Beispiel fuer miserablen Journalismus! Man erfaehrt nicht warum z.B. genau der Streit entbrannt ist oder ob es zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht bekannt ist!

So ein schlechter Jouranlist sollte gefeuert werden! Er hat meine Zeit verschwendet!

MKS 180: Kieler Werft verklagt Verteidigungsministerium: Gerade erst hat das Verteidigungsministerium entschieden, das neue Kriegsschiff MKS 180 unter niederländischer Leitung bauen zu lassen....

The Simple Reason Why America Could Lose the Next Cold War to Russia or China

Very recommendable! Bureaucratic burdens and massive overregulation are killers to defense procurement! Government mandated caps on profits or pervasive micromanagement don't help either.

"In order to provide Persian language analysis to the U.S. Army as an individual from my home, for example, I must provide certifications on everything from waste disposal and recycling to electrical safety in my home office to promises to be an equal opportunity employer and spend hours filling out paperwork completely irrelevant to my work or deliverables. For those manufacturing small parts and critical technology, the requirements are even more onerous, and erode already miniscule profit margins."

"Agility also matters. In the time it takes to build a ship, technology can undergo generational change. Inflexible contracts determining technological specifications at the time of initial allocation simply means that at the ship’s launch, its onboard computers and software will be obsolete rather than cutting edge."

The Simple Reason Why America Could Lose the Next Cold War to Russia or China | The National Interest: To win the new Cold War, the United States must tap its private-sector technological superiority. Victory is not possible, however, if the Pentagon continues to rely on antiquated, clunky, and counterproductive processes.