WEDNESDAY PDB – Biden's to blame for the Ukraine aid mess – not Trump and the GOP. When it comes to national security, the only skill Team Biden has mastered is blame-shifting.
Abetted by their allies in the media, who, in their fear of Donald Trump, would not dare whisper the slightest criticism of Biden, Team Biden presides over a disastrous Ukraine non-policy – with their only accomplishment pinning the blame on Republicans.
Despite all the rhetoric from Team Biden, their policy on the war is a non-strategy with no clear end game, a floating craps game of diplomacy and incoherent military strategy. The only constant has been the profusion of bumper stickers, blue and yellow flags on Twitter, and other virtue signaling that have all the impact of a Change.org petition.
All the while his fumbling non-strategy undermines American public support – not to mention it is a humanitarian, military, and moral catastrophe for Ukraine.
Over the past two years, Team Biden has been fooled by Putin's nuclear bluff, stalling aid and blocking the provision of even used Soviet jets. Petrified by imagined Putin “red lines,” Team Biden micromanages and handcuffs Ukraine.
There is little sign of real cooperation among Biden and America's putative NATO allies. If there is a joint working group directing policy and pursuing an end game, it is invisible and impotent. As far as limiting Russia's military capabilities, the sanctions thus far have been about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY – Here's a roundup of today's other top defense stories from conservative national security expert PAUL CRESPO.
Not the President's Daily Brief, but almost as good – PAUL'S DAILY BRIEFING – the PDB:
POLITICS
CHINA PLAYING BIDEN – Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks. The call, described by the White House as “candid and constructive,” was the leaders' first conversation since their November summit in California produced renewed ties between the two nations' militaries. (RELATED: China Threat Growing Everywhere, From Space To Taiwan – To Our Ports)
HOMELAND SECURITY
Chinese national attempted to run gate at Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base in California. He tried to drive onto the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center last week after military police informed him that he was not authorized to do so.
BIDEN LIES ABOUT TERROR THREAT – A homeland warning about ISIS-K. Contrary to Joe Biden's assurances, the U.S. has little visibility into Afghanistan as it becomes a sanctuary for ISIS-Khorasan.
Police ID suspect after vehicle crashes into gate at the Atlanta FBI field office. The suspect is a Navy veteran from South Carolina.
US POWER OVERSEAS
With more NATO allies, will the US store arms in Europe's High North? The Army is considering pre-positioning stock in Europe's High North amid Finland and Sweden officially joining NATO.
US military plans for Gaza unchanged after killing of aid workers. U.S. military officials won't alter their plans for a humanitarian aid pier in Gaza following the, even as other charities are scaling back their efforts in response.
CHINA THREAT
CHINA MOCKS BIDEN CALL FOR COOPERATION – China sends warplanes, boats around Taiwan following phone call between Xi and Biden. At least 30 planes and nine ships were detected in Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Chinese warships, Russian intelligence ships sailing near Japanese waters. People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships have been sailing through the waters between Taiwan and Japan over the past week, along with Chinese surveillance aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle flying near Japan. A Russian surveillance ship has also been sailing off the coast of Japan during the same period.
RUSSIA THREAT – UKRAINE WAR
In Ukraine, ‘shoot-and-scoot' tactics helping French ‘Caesars' guns survive. Ukraine has lost less than 10% of the truck-mounted Caesar howitzers it received from France and Denmark, with greater mobility resulting in a higher survival rate than other self-propelled or towed systems.
SHOULD LOWER FURTHER – Zelensky signs law lowering draft age to 25 in bid to boost military ranks. Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new law Tuesday lowering the draft age — a bid to replenish Kyiv's badly depleted troop ranks more than two years into Russia's invasion.
SPACE THREAT
Pentagon space strategy stresses need to protect commercial satellites. The new strategy calls for greater protection for private sector satellites targeted by hostile nations, noting that the U.S. could use force to defend those systems.
Countries undergo ‘mindset' shift in counterspace capabilities as Israel makes its entry. The report from the Secure World Foundation also notes the “dismal” state of cybersecurity for space systems infrastructure.
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
EUROPE: DO MORE – AS TRUMP HAS PUSHED FOR – With US paralyzed, Europeans talk ‘new formats' to go it alone on Ukraine aid: Ex-defense minister. In the wake of the US funding roadblocks, some European officials have been increasingly vocal about the need to be less reliant on Washington, arguing that European security should be more robust.
NATO boss floats 100-billion-euro military aid fund for Ukraine. Jens Stoltenberg has proposed a $107 billion, five-year package of military aid to Ukraine that would give the Western alliance a more direct role in providing support to Kyiv.
SPEND MORE OR LOSE THE NEXT WAR – Open letter stirs debate over UK defense spending. UK lawmakers and former defense officials have urged Britain's political parties to invest more in the military so the country can defend itself and contribute to international alliances.
Dozens trapped in tunnels after Taiwan's strongest quake in 25 years kills at least seven. Military personnel were dispatched to help with disaster relief and schools and workplaces suspended operations as aftershocks hit the island. (RELATED: Report: Taiwan Confirms Presence Of US Troops)
Greece approves purchase of 35 Blackhawk helicopters from US. The UH-60Ms from U.S defense contractor Lockheed Martin will help to modernize its armed forces.
US MILITARY
To reinvent itself, the US Air Force must go big on small drones. “The changing character of war is coming upon us,” said the Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, warning, “The theater of war is going to require us to fight different[ly]. This will be part of the reinvention of our Air Force and airpower into the future.”
The Navy wants to make info warfare training ubiquitous. The plan is to open three new training centers and integrate nearly two dozen systems into the live, virtual, constructive training environment.
F-16s arrive at Eglin to be modified with self-flying tech. The first three Fighting Falcons that will be loaded with self-flying technology have arrived at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Seeking to make F-35s ready for war, maintainers think outside the box. From the air control tower at the center of the U.S. Navy's largest jet base, the roar of fighter engines is inescapable.
Air Force offers new bonuses to entice troops to move to cold bases. The department is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to yearlong tours at seven frigid bases.
END of PDB
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