Colin Kahl Archives

In major reorg, Pentagon forms new Force Development and Emerging Capabilities Office

DefenseScoop was briefed on the intent behind this restructure and aims for the new office.

Jul 11, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

A Ukranian serviceman stands next to a downed Russian drone in the area of a research institute, part of Ukraine’s National Academy of Science, after a strike, in northwestern Kyiv, on March 22, 2022. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

NATO allies ‘don’t have enough data’ on impact of drones in Russia-Ukraine war: Estonian official

“In order to make definite conclusions of what has been the change — or what is the really the sort of critical impact on the battlefield —…

Jan 27, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Ukrainian soldiers equip trenches on a field not far from Soledar, Donetsk region on January 14, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – Ukraine reported a fresh wave of attacks and hits on key infrastructure facilities on January 14, 2023, a day after Russia claimed to have captured the ravaged eastern town of Soledar following a long battle. (Photo by Anatolii Stepanov / AFP) (Photo by ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Pentagon highlights air defense, mechanized forces amid ‘brutal World War I-style engagements’ in Ukraine

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl told reporters that air defense capabilities will be critical to Ukraine in the next stage of this unfolding conflict.

Jan 19, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

Ukrainian soldiers on the collapsed bridge that crosses the Irpin River aim for a suspected Russian observation drone on March 6, 2022 in Irpin, Ukraine. (Photo Laurent Van der Stockt pour Le Monde/Getty Images)

DOD estimates Ukraine ‘successfully engaged’ at least 50% of Iranian drones deployed by Russia

Russia has bought Iranian-made drones that it's using to attack Ukraine.

Nov 18, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

L3Harris reveals delivery timeline for VAMPIRE systems for Ukraine

The Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) technology was part of a broader $3 billion military aid package announced by the Biden administration earlier this week.

Aug 26, 2022 By Jon Harper

A NASAMS firing an AMRAAM missile. (Kongsberg)

New $1B arms package for Ukraine includes munitions that can shoot down cruise missiles, drones

A new $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, includes missiles for the NASAMS system.

Aug 8, 2022 By Jon Harper