Science & Tech

Navy secretary vows more money for anti-drone lasers

The Defense Department’s spending on lasers is down, but the need is up.

  • Patrick Tucker
Business

F-35s are piling up on Lockheed tarmacs, presenting ‘unique’ risks to the Pentagon

The program is trying to quash bugs that force pilots to reboot in midair, GAO says.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

House authorizers: cut F-35 purchases to fix problems

Their version of the defense policy bill would reduce the Pentagon’s 2025 purchase by 10 jets.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: The US military's EWs are not OK, SOF say; Houthis threaten Med shipping; US-Taiwan naval drills; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: US soldier detained in Russia; UK boots accused spy; Defense > offense?; Police kill SOF airman; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

The Navy is embedding info-warfare chiefs in recruiting commands

It’s part of a new initiative to attract and retain young tech talent.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

The D Brief: Putin’s nuke exercises; US halts arms transfer to Israel; Navy’s analog shipbuilding; Aussie’s giant quantum project; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Paparo takes the helm at INDOPACOM

Today is the “most dangerous time,” says outgoing Adm. Aquilino.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

Navy slow to adopt modern ship-designing tools, GAO finds

The service is getting in the way of shipbuilders who want to go digital, the watchdog said.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Australia aims to double its naval fleet. Can its plan work?

Questions remain about financial commitment, manpower, schedule, and ability to avoid acquisition missteps.

  • Daniel Darling, Forecast International
Science & Tech

Giant military manta ray drone passes first ocean test

Manta Ray prototype demonstrates propulsion, steering in step toward “real-world operations.”

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Everyone’s V-22s are flying again—and may do so past 2060

As all services emerge from March’s grounding, the program’s manager lays out long-term plans.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Russia gains ground; US bombs, spoofed; China’s new forces; Marines’ ‘fictional intelligence’; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Houthis renew ship attacks; More ATACMS to Ukraine; Gaza pier update; Changes at SOF school; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Aid heads to Ukraine; Army’s 100K goal; Niger pullout talks; Pentagon test recuses himself; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Israel’s next move; Floating-pier progress; China’s stealth bomber; Asia’s climate threat; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

Australia got a new sub drone far faster than the US Navy could have, company says

Anduril says its Ghost Shark proves that UUVs can be designed and built quickly.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 150: The state of the Navy

Our State of Defense series continues with discussion with the CNO and the 4th Fleet.

  • Defense One Staff
Policy

F-35 deliveries could resume in July, but the new jets won’t be combat-ready for a year or more

Program officials also say they’ll “reimagine” their upgrade plan, with new delays for some capabilities.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Mideast missile duels have cost US Navy nearly $1B, secretary says

Carlos Del Toro is asking lawmakers to make it up in a supplemental.

  • Lauren C. Williams
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