Threats

Today's D Brief: Navy axes briefings; Westpac exercises; Army in Austin; Austrian spy scandal; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: USCG help with Baltimore bridge collapse; Israeli military chief to the Pentagon; Netanyahu angry over UN ceasefire; USAF wishlist; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Lauren C. Williams
Defense Systems

Biden to sign executive order boosting cybersecurity of ports, maritime vessels

The order empowers the Coast Guard to shore up cyber protections for maritime systems and harden current cyber incident reporting rules.

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

Today's D Brief: Shutdown watch; US tanks in Ukraine; Russia’s wartime adjustments; China’s maritime tactics; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Poland spends big; Army heeds Ukraine’s tank lessons; Biden heads to India; Ancient swords found; and a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Policy

‘Quite the eerie feeling’: Navy divers complete search for remains in Lahaina Harbor

The Pentagon’s task force is now distributing fuel and potable water in Maui.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Maui toll, rising; More arms for Ukraine; Base renamings; MiG crashes in Michigan; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Service chiefs on debt-default; Militias strike inside Russia; Army mulls SOF cut; USAF’s new-jet process; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: UN on Russian war crimes; Drone-downing video; DOD’s new arms-production team; Bank failure rattles defense firms; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Coast Guard to Triple Western-Pacific Deployments, Policy Chief Says

The small maritime service is contending with data and connectivity challenges as it looks to expand its presence in the Pacific.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: NATO defense chiefs discuss Ukraine strategy; G7's Ukraine peace plan; IMF's dismal forecast; Taiwan's defense planning; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Nord Stream mystery continues; Putin's annexation timeline; 18 more HIMARS to Ukraine; Pacific Summit in DC; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Defense Systems

Coast Guard Wants Better Internet on Its Ships, and More Recruits

Commandant Fagan ties increased connectivity to operational needs and improving Coasties’ quality of life.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Defense Systems

New Top Coastie Wants More Data Tools to Help Leaders Make Decisions

Adm. Linda Fagan’s “highest priority” is transforming the service’s talent management system.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

Defense Business Brief: What’s next for Aerojet; NATO summit arms deals; Raytheon’s $50K hiring bonus; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

The Naval Brief: Russian sea strikes; Coasties’ cyber grads; Deadly DE; and more...

  • Bradley Peniston
Policy

Coast Guard Academy Graduates its First Cyber Majors

A "handful" of new cyber specialists will go to the service's Cyber Command headquarters for their initial assignment.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Expect a Navy Fleet Plan of 500 Ships, CNO Says

Adm. Gilday says recent exercises and several years of analysis are helping the service converge on numbers for its long-range shipbuilding plan.

  • Bradley Peniston
Threats

WEST 2022 Conference Wire: What Navy Leaders Want

New capabilities are great, they say. But don't forget maintainability, training, and user interfaces.

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

WEST 2022 Conference Wire: In-Person & Uncertain

The naval-themed conference is back in San Diego after a pandemic gap year.

  • Defense One Staff
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