Science & Tech
As combat evolves, leaders seek not ‘super-athletes’ but ‘human weapon systems’
The military wants to measure and build the ability to perform missions, not just do pushups.
Science & Tech
DOE seeks batteries with four times the juice
Six teams will get money to build manufacturable prototypes in two years.
Ideas
Bombing Iran would shore up its regime
External attacks stir up nationalism and redirect public anger outward, a “rally-around-the-flag” effect long documented by political scientists.
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Operation StormBreaker
To further the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) goal of enhancing quality of life for both Marines and their families, IT leaders achieved significant time and cost savings through an innovative software factory built in an AWS landing zone.
Ideas
Trump’s Greenland threat has already hurt US security—but far worse may come
A hostile takeover would shatter America’s key alliance, limit its military’s global reach, and invite economic reprisal.
Defense Systems
Army unveils new tank—five years early
Built largely of commercial parts, the first M1E3s will head out for testing this summer, the Army’s chief of staff said.
Business
Got an idea for reforming defense acquisition? The Pentagon’s all ears.
“We need radically different ideas,” says assistant defense secretary.
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Building AI-ready networks: A Public Sector Guide
$500B AI investment reshapes government—discover how AI transforms missions, operations, and citizen services.
Policy
Where’s all that Golden Dome money going? Lawmakers want to know
Appropriations bill would give Pentagon two months to detail its spending on the sprawling missile-defense program.
Voices
Policy
Navy’s future fighter jet program revived in new funding bills
Appropriators bucked plans by the Navy, Pentagon, and the White House to freeze F/A-XX.
Policy
Shutdown odds plummet after House and Senate strike bipartisan deal on 2026 funding bills
If the full Congress approves, the Defense Department would get $838.7 billion, a sub-1% increase.
Ideas
Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck alliances that underpin the modern world order
A former diplomat looks at the president's latest ally-shaking outburst.
Science & Tech
China is building ‘full-stack’ defense-innovation cities
While the U.S. struggles to add rare-earth factories and drone-test ranges, Beijing is creating them in clusters.
Defense Systems
Trump’s ‘battleship’ could be most expensive US warship in history
Congressional researchers wonder whether BBG(X)’s cost and risks were properly analyzed before its rollout.
Policy
CNO drops hints about forthcoming ‘Fighting Instructions’ strategy
The new vision will arrive amid Navy efforts to expand its fleet and keep existing ships ready to deploy.
Business
Another 340 firms approved to bid on Golden Dome work worth up to $151B
All but a handful of the 2,400-plus companies who sought approval have received it.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon leans into drone swarms with a $100M challenge
An Ender’s Game challenge illustrates the U.S. military's evolving approach to AI.
Ideas
Ukraine’s future may turn on upcoming votes in Congress
As lawmakers sprint to fund the U.S. government, America’s support for Kyiv hangs in the balance—and could determine how the conflict ends.
Policy
Rudd defends qualifications to lead NSA, Cyber Command at confirmation hearing
INDOPACOM's deputy commander stopped short of endorsing policy proposals for more aggressive cyber responses to China and other foreign adversaries.
Threats
As tensions rise in the Pacific, US partners say they are in for the long haul
“Provocative military activities are intensifying,” Japan’s defense minister said.
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