War in Ukraine: airstrikes, drones and a looming counteroffensive
This week saw heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A wave of drone strikes hit the Russian capital Tuesday morning, bringing the war to Moscow for the first…
Analysis of Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans for the Pentagon’s 2010 budget which includes major cuts for traditional weapons programs and adds to spending for new technologies to fight insurgencies.
Guests
- Col. Douglas Macgregor U.S. Army-Retired and author of "Warrior's Rage: The Great Tank Battle of 73 Easting" and "Transformation Under Fire"
- Rebecca Grant Senior fellow, Lexington Institute
- John Bennett Reporter, Defense News
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