With China and Russia demonstrating dangerous new technologies, the U.S. must invest only in solutions that can outpace the threat.

Chinese show of force near Taiwan; LaPlante to lead Pentagon acquisitions; SOCOM orders 6 Chinooks; and the U.S. finishes posture review.

Timm discusses Collins' strategic investments and its role as a middleman between the Pentagon and Silicon Valley.

The Russian Navy comprises four fleets operating in the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific oceans as well as the Baltic, Black and Caspian seas.

Resolving the A400M’s issues is particularly important for the UK as it prepares to retire the C-130J Hercules.