Eddie Walsh

This Day in Military History (1967): 2,500 WSP Protesters March on Pentagon

On this day in history in 1967, 2,500 Americans associated with the Women Strike for Peace (WSP) descended upon the Pentagon. They were protesting against the killing of innocent women and children in Vietnam. Within a year, Secretary of...

Hearing in Congress on Baluchistan: Crossing the Rubicon or Political Theatre?

The genocide and Right to Protect (R2P) arguments are two of the most prominent arguments made by the Baloch diaspora in the United States (U.S.) when advocating for U.S. diplomatic or military intervention in Baluchistan. However, it is...

Congressional Baluchistan Witness Prepares for Pakistan Policy Firestorm

In an election year, anything is possible. But, when anything includes the U.S. policy approach to Pakistan, Congress must remain a responsible stakeholder. Members of Congress must clearly convey their intentions when taking on potentially contentious issues that risk...

Seoul Air Show a Wake-up Call for Local Defense Contractors?

It is no secret that American defense contractors face looming defense budget cuts in their traditional arms markets in North America and the European Union. In response, large defense aerospace contractors, including Boeing and Textron, are looking to grow their...

Military export competitiveness important for Administration and DoD

At today’s AFA Air Force Breakfast series, Lieutenant General Hawk Carlisle, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, addressed the significance of maintaining the U.S. industrial base through military exports to partners and allies. According...

Kongsberg argues JSM integration not a risk for F-35 timeline

Speaking on the technology exposition floor of the Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Bjorn Bjune, Vice President of Business Development at Kongsberg Defence Systems, argued that the JSM anti-surface warfare (ASuW) weapon that his company is developing...

Military nonprofit leader outlines 4 key take-aways from Libya for Asian powers

In late-August, Michael M. Dunn, President/CEO of the Arlington-based Air Force Association (AFA), publicly questioned the execution of the NATO air campaign in Libya. While he offered no direct critique, his open letter to the more than...

Air Force Association President cautions on budget cuts; argues for new bomber

As the Annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition gets underway later today, attendees will be discussing a number of serious issues facing the Pentagon and U.S. Air Force, including imminent budget reductions being debated for...

Defense contractor Lockheed must shore-up business commitments in Asia-Pacific

The F-35 program is facing mounting pressure in the United States and consortium partner countries, including Australia. This presents a serious issue for Bethesda, MD-headquartered Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), who currently ranks as the 52nd largest company ...

Recently leaked Pentagon memo raises serious questions for F-35 program

As both the United States and Australia review their commitments to the F-35 program, a recently leaked Pentagon memo could further undermine Australian confidence in the program’s direction. The memo, from Navy Undersecretary Robert Work, reportedly...

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