Section: Lexington Institute (USA)
If Ukraine Military Aid Is Cut, Some GOP Districts Will Be Big Losers (From Forbes)
A growing contingent of House Republicans opposes further military aid to Ukraine. If it successfully blocks the Biden administration’s request for more money, many GOP-held congressional districts will suffer economic fallout. U.S. munitions plants, whether publicly or privately operated, increasingly [Read More…] The post If Ukraine...
How HIMARS Rockets Can Help Turn The Tide In Ukraine (From Forbes)
The Biden administration disclosed in late May that it would share the U.S. Army’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Ukraine. HIMARS, as it is usually called, is a super-accurate, highly survivable and reliable weapon with over twice the range [Read More…] The post How HIMARS Rockets Can Help Turn The Tide In Ukraine (From...
Five Reasons The Ukraine War Could Force A Rethink Of Washington’s Pivot To Asia (From Forbes)
The Pentagon’s pivot to Asia since the Obama years has been grounded in a belief that China is the greatest challenge to America’s global influence. However, the challenge presented by China in Asia is mainly economic and technological in character, [Read More…] The post Five Reasons The Ukraine War Could Force A Rethink Of...
The Ukraine War Proves The U.S. Army Needs New Mobile 155mm Howitzers (From 1945)
Artillery may again become the King of Battle. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is turning into a brutal slugfest. Using tactics reminiscent of those employed in both World Wars, the Russian Army is relying on massive artillery barrages to drive back Ukrainian [Read More…] The post The Ukraine War Proves The U.S. Army Needs New Mobile 155mm...
Sending Stingers To Ukraine Has Increased The Urgency Of Developing New Army Air Defenses (From Forbes)
The U.S. Army has sent a significant portion of its Stinger inventory to Ukraine. The antiaircraft weapon has acquitted itself reasonably well, but has also shown limitations in coping with threats like Russian drones. U.S. Army leaders recognize they need [Read More…] The post Sending Stingers To Ukraine Has Increased The Urgency Of...
Ukraine Crisis Is Latest Excuse For Attacking Cargo Preferences — And Potentially Undermining U.S. Security (From Forbes)
The interruption of food exports caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has spawned two concurrent resolutions on Capitol Hill proposing that cargo preferences reserving food aid for transport by the U.S. merchant fleet be suspended. The thinking is that in [Read More…] The post Ukraine Crisis Is Latest Excuse For Attacking Cargo...
Russian Aggression Highlights Need To Bolster P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Force (From Forbes)
Most of the war coverage from Ukraine is about what’s happening on the ground, but eventually NATO will have to rethink other facets of its military preparations in light of Russia’s aggression. One area that needs a close look with [Read More…] The post Russian Aggression Highlights Need To Bolster P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol...
To Help Ukraine, The Administration Needs To Get Abrams Tanks To Poland Faster (From RealClearDefense)
The transfer of weapons, ammunition, and other supplies from the U.S. and NATO countries to Ukraine has been the lifeline that allowed Kyiv to hold off Moscow’s assault. The U.S. alone has provided to date some $4 billion in assistance. [Read More…] The post To Help Ukraine, The Administration Needs To Get Abrams Tanks To Poland...
Five Signs War In Ukraine Is The Last Gasp Of The Putin Era (From Forbes)
After eight weeks of fighting in Ukraine, the notion that Russia is a near-peer of the U.S. is beginning to look doubtful. It seems more likely that Putin’s Russia is shadow of its former, Soviet self. That raises the possibility [Read More…] The post Five Signs War In Ukraine Is The Last Gasp Of The Putin Era (From Forbes) appeared...
For Finland And Sweden, The Time For Neutrality May Be Over (From RealClearWorld)
Preventing NATO expansion is one of Vladimir Putin’s primary justifications for invading Ukraine. The war appears likely to backfire on this front, as Finland and Sweden seriously consider joining the alliance. On April 13, Finnish officials said there would be [Read More…] The post For Finland And Sweden, The Time For Neutrality May...
