Audrey Decker

3 days ago | defenseone.com | Audrey Decker

Insights & Reports June 24, 2025 02:57 PM ET Russia Ukraine NATO THE HAGUE—NATO officials predict that Russia will continue to make slow gains in Ukraine this summer despite taking high casualties—a situation that remains bleak with few signs of a breakthrough for either side. “The real bottom line is the situation on the battlefield continues to be difficult.

3 days ago | defenseone.com | Audrey Decker

Insights & Reports THE HAGUE—Top NATO and U.S. officials said President Trump is “committed” to the Western alliance, but cautioned that a sea change is coming—one that will result in Europe being in charge of its own defense. “My message to my European colleagues is ‘stop worrying so much.’ Start to make sure that you get investment plans down, that you get [the] industrial base up and running, that the support for Ukraine remains at a high level.

4 days ago | spaceproject.govexec.com | Audrey Decker

PARIS—A key milestone for the Pentagon’s program to upgrade the F-35 engine has been pushed back a year, raising questions about the overall timeline of the effort. The engine upgrade will reach “critical design review,” a milestone that essentially closes the design phase of the program, by “mid-next year,” according to Jill Albertelli, president of military engines for Pratt & Whitney—a year later than Pratt previously estimated.

1 week ago | defenseone.com | Audrey Decker

Insights & Reports PARIS—Anduril and General Atomics unveiled full-scale mockups of their fighter drones to the international market this week, pitching customizable weapons and a chance for Europe to help build them. U.S. Air Force officials helped both companies pitch the program to other countries, executives told Defense One at the Paris Air Show—even though the service has yet to field the drones itself. “The U.S. Air Force has said: Let's move out. Let's make partners.

1 week ago | defenseone.com | Audrey Decker

Insights & Reports PARIS—A key milestone for the Pentagon’s program to upgrade the F-35 engine has been pushed back a year, raising questions about the overall timeline of the effort. The engine upgrade will reach “critical design review,” a milestone that essentially closes the design phase of the program, by “mid-next year,” according to Jill Albertelli, president of military engines for Pratt & Whitney—a year later than Pratt previously estimated.