Defense Security Monitor

A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Urkainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said the international community should be willing to provide …

BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One The estimated lifetime cost to operate and maintain the Pentagon’s F-35s just took a big jump, even though the U.S. military is flying …

While the geopolitical focus of Washington policymakers currently appears firmly directed towards Ukraine and Gaza, the recent meeting between the leaders of Japan and the U.S. reinforced a growing security …