Nicholas Kramer on LinkedIn: Exclusive | How Ukraine’s Naval Drones Turned the Tide in the Battle of… (2024)

“European countries, seeking to avoid escalation, have been cautious about publicly blaming Moscow, but privately security officials say Russia appears to be stepping up attacks on civilian and military sites and people in Europe connected with efforts to help Ukraine fend off invading Russian troops.”

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“As drones play an increasingly prominent role in the war, both sides are pitched in a constantly evolving battle to down enemy craft and keep their own in the sky. Russia and Ukraine’s ability to wage electronic warfare—disrupting the signals guiding drones and render them mostly useless—has rapidly advanced. And so too have their efforts to stay ahead of that threat.”

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“‘The situation is serious,’ Hochstein [the U.S. Special Envoy] told reporters Tuesday in Lebanon. ‘We have seen an escalation over the last few weeks, and what President Biden wants to do is to avoid a further escalation to a greater war.’”

“Russia’s military cooperation with Iran, North Korea and China has expanded into the sharing of sensitive technologies that could threaten the U.S. and its allies long after the Ukraine war ends, according to U.S. defense and intelligence officials.”

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"Israel and Hezbollah are moving closer to a full-scale war after months ofescalating hostilitieswith the Lebanese militant group, adding pressure on Israel’s government to secure its northern border."

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"U.S. officials worry that the conflict is simply not sustainable for the U.S. defense industrial base, already strained by the demands for weaponry from Ukraine and Israel. 'Their supply of weapons from Iran is cheap and highly sustainable, but ours is expensive, our supply chains are crunched, and our logistics tails are long,' said Emily Harding of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. 'We are playing whack-a-mole, and they are playing a long game.'"

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Reached another milestone in the retirement journey – completed my final out yesterday, DD214 in hand, and started my first day of permissive TDY today. 🌟Honored to have had so many friends, family, and colleagues at my ceremony last Friday marking the end of an incredible journey in the U.S. Army.🇺🇸A big shoutout to those who helped with the ceremony for their invaluable contributions.A heartfelt thank you to my family for their unwavering support and sacrifices over the last two decades.🙏Your love and encouragement have been my driving force.To my fellow servicemembers, mentors, and friends, thank you for the camaraderie and guidance.💪Your belief in me fueled my determination to strive for excellence.As I embark on this new chapter, I carry with me gratitude for the experiences and friendships.🌟My commitment to serving remains steadfast, and I look forward to making a positive impact wherever life takes me.To everyone who has been a part of this incredible journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤️Your support and friendship have made all the difference. Here's to the next adventure!🚀#MilitaryService #Gratitude #NewBeginningsAny friends retiring, thinking about retiring, or in the process, please reach out if you have questions or want to talk.

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“The Pentagon has been developing such directed energy weapons for years but is now looking for ways to test them out and get them into the field. That pressure is only growing as the cost of shooting down low-priced drones grows.”

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“The United Arab Emirate’s EDGE Group said Tuesday it will supply Indonesian state-owned enterprise PT Pindad with an ammunition production line in a $27 million deal, a further step in the Gulf defense conglomerate’s expansion into the Southeast Asian market.According to the Emirati firm’s statement, the agreement says EDGE will supply a production line for 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm ammunition, a move ‘aligned with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence’s objective to increase local job creation and sovereign manufacturing capabilities.’”

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