Lockheed Martin

Arsenal of Democracy

Arming Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel While Strengthening the U.S. Industrial Base

Department of Defense Designates Over 50 Top Chinese Corporations as ‘Military Companies’

The United States has broadened its efforts to stymie corporate support for China’s military modernization. On January 6, the Department of Defense (DoD) released an update to its list of Chinese military...

Amidst Gaza tensions, Israel signs F-35 deal with US for 25 more warplanes

"At [a] time when some of our adversaries aim to undermine our ties with our greatest ally, we only further strengthen our alliance,” Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said of signing the $3 billion deal.

On ATACMS for Ukraine, don’t settle for a job half done

In this op-ed, John Hardie and Bradley Bowman argue that the US should send Ukraine as many ATACMS as it can without impacting US military readiness.

Eyeing Growing Houthi Threat, Israel Downs Cruise Missile With F-35s

The Israel Defense Forces said on November 2 that it used its advanced F-35I Adir fighter jets this week to down a cruise missile likely launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen....

Ukraine Might Finally Get ATACMS. Here’s What That Means.

Media reports suggest Washington may soon grant Kyiv’s longstanding request for the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS. While not a silver bullet, ATACMS would provide Ukraine with valuable...

Israel to Buy Third F-35 Squadron

Israel’s Defense Ministry on July 2 green-lit the procurement of a third squadron of F-35 warplanes. The 25 new planes, worth $3 billion, will be financed by U.S. defense grants to Israel, the ministry...

Advance U.S. Interests by Giving Ukraine the Weapons It Needs Now

Biden’s latest weak excuse for not sending ATACMS to Ukraine

NATO’s secretary-general warned on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown “no sign whatsoever” that he’s ready for peace, “sending thousands and thousands of more...

It’s time for a US-EU industrial strategy on China – even if it costs industry.

If the US and Europe are going to be on the same page when challenging China’s geopolitical goals, they must ensure that their industrial bases are, too.

Elemental Strategy

Countering the Chinese Communist Party’s Efforts to Dominate the Rare Earth Industry

Norwegian divestment illustrates weakness of campaign to boycott Israel

It will be important to see if the blacklist’s impact is boosted by the new UNHRC commission of inquiry into Israeli activities in the disputed territories, which was approved on May 27.

Despite Coronavirus, U.S. and Israel Conduct Combined F-35 Exercise

Despite growing coronavirus concerns in both countries, the United States and Israel conducted a combined air-power training exercise on March 29, marking the first time U.S. and Israeli F-35s have trained...

What’s the Matter With Norway?

President Trump reportedly touted Norway last week, comparing it favorably with Haiti and other countries he described in scatological terms. Though there are surely wonderful Norwegians, the gov...

FDD Announces New Class of Policy Professionals for National Security Fellows Program

WASHINGTON - The Foundation for Defense of Democracies today announced its class of 2015 National Security Fellows. This group of 30 men and women are all up-and-coming policy professionals with...