by Dave Patterson | Mar 7, 2024 | Articles, Military Affairs, Opinion
The US Air Force is not prepared to meet the China threat. That was one of the first assessments of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall when he assumed his position. That might have prompted an immediate evaluation of requirements versus capabilities to discover...
by Dave Patterson | Feb 15, 2024 | Articles, Military Affairs, Politics
The US’s capability to surge the design, development, and production of critical weapons and equipment is more wishful thinking than real. In a protracted conflict with China or Russia, the US would rapidly deplete its war readiness inventory. Mobilizing the...
by Dave Patterson | Feb 13, 2024 | Articles, Good Reads, Opinion, Politics
If you want to know where the Pentagon’s real interest is, follow the money – the defense funding request. Conversely, following the money will also shed light on where the Defense Department isn’t as focused as it should be: China. Defense funding for the...
by Dave Patterson | Feb 7, 2024 | Articles, Good Reads, Military Affairs, Opinion
With the exception of the US Marine Corps, the US Military Services missed FY2023 recruiting goals. But the US Navy has a solution: eliminate proof of education requirements. In a controversial move to drive up recruiting numbers, the US Navy will adjust its entrance...
by Dave Patterson | Feb 2, 2024 | Articles, Military Affairs, Opinion
Ukraine has found fraud in funding support provided by the United States. Shocking. Ammunition-starved Ukrainian troops struggle with Russian invaders on the front line, deprived of mortar and other artillery shells. At the same time, crooked Ukrainian officials are...