What do we mean by deterrence, why has it come to take centre stage in our strategic documents, and what are the problems with that? My latest piece for @ASPI_org The Strategist https://t.co/eAIECn1mcP

A look at the history of the Bushmaster https://t.co/146yiSH8Xk

📍#Guyana (🇬🇾) The Guyana Coast Guard has officially set a timeline for the OPV 190, planning to receive the vessel in 2026. Brigadier Omar Khan, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was at the Coast Guard headquarters to announce the news.

Brilliant video and rundown on the latest Korean Aegis DDG which has the same lightship displacement as the also Aegis equiped Hunter Class (8,200t). There needs to be far more vocal and persistent calling out of what is occurring with Hunter.

Taiwan is reluctant to give up its traditional large naval platforms, but there are signs it is prioritising more asymmetric equipment such as USVs...

The Australian Government has selected a design by Damen Shipyards Group as the preferred option for the Australian Defence Force's Landing Craft Heavy 🇦🇺🦘 https://t.co/GHR2orPnhk

Thanks to Capt Josh Wiley, mobility officer for @USArmyEURAF Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Engineer (ODCSENG), @NATO officials for their comments.

Military #Bridging systems are essential for the mobility of heavy armoured formations. Operations in #UkraineRussiaWar are limited without them. @NATO in enhancing capabilities but gaps remain. Standardisation and interoperability are key. https://t.co/v6jKxbAj6L @JanesINTEL

Thanks to @Dr_M_Davis @ASPI_org for comments.

How is the Royal Australian Air Force @AusAirForce adapting and developing capabilities to better meet Australia's strategic shift? https://t.co/mv9lThXzbW @JanesINTEL Thanks for Air Marshall Robert Chipman @VCDF_Australia and former @CAF_Australia for comments.

Thanks to @KathrynPaik @CSIS @graham_euan @ASPI_org and Maj Josh Chapman at Indopacom for comments.

Is Papua New Guinea becoming a strategic hotspot? https://t.co/0wev20NGnI @JanesINTEL Australia and US deepen engagement but is it enough? Details about @DefenceAust @INDOPACOM @USMC @USArmy Pacific @USCG ties with @PNGDF2 #PapuaNewGuinea and development of infrastructure.

Can understand why #Sweden felt that Tempest/GCAP wasn't for it - you'd need all four lanes of the M25 to do roadway operations with this beast (slight exaggeration, but you get my point)!

In an interview with @PucaraD, the Rear Admiral Allievi confirmed that the first of the ex-Norwegian (🇳🇴) P-3C/N Orion patrol for the @Armada_Arg’s (🇦🇷) will arrive in August this year. The delivery of the P-3s has been delayed due to changing administration.

"Work continues on the development of the plan itself which will be released once it’s approved by Cabinet later in the year," he added. Wonder if they have to redevelop due to defence spending cuts announced in recent NZ Budget. Interesting to see which projects are cut/delayed

Looks like @NZDefenceForce Defence Capability Plan won't be completed in June after all. Richard Schmidt, Deputy Secretary Defence Policy and Planning, MoD, said options for an updated DCP "were fast tracked" and initial advice provided to Minister of Defence @JudithCollinsMP

A quick map showing the reach of JASSM vs JASSM-ER in East Asia: The original JASSM doesnt offer much stand off range nor maneuvering margin to avoid defensive sites. From Kadena it appears mostly innefective. Note this does not include IFR.

The @fab_oficial (🇧🇷) is officially looking to procure 24x second-hand F-16 Fighting Falcons from the United States (🇺🇸). A Brazilian officer confirmed to @JanesINTEL that the Air Force is in early negotiations, however is expected to decide by end of 2024.