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Defense One Radio, Ep. 178: Sea-Air-Space, in review

From drones to shipbuilding, we review what we learned at this year's Sea-Air-Space conference in Washington.

Science & Tech

Trump: Golden Dome to cost $175B, be ready in three years

Defense officials have said it would take at least five to seven to develop its space-based weapons.

Business

Hegseth to Air Force: Figure out how to modify Qatari jet

Converting the luxury plane into Air Force One could cost more than $1 billion, one senator said.

Threats

US Army medics prepare for war with China

Service is focused on overcoming logistical hurdles and other obstacles now so that medical professionals will be ready if they’re needed.

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Policy

Special operations are becoming the Pentagon’s future ‘normal’

“SOF is floated as a one-size-fits-all solution for a lot of problems,” said one former official.

Voices

Ideas

The nation needs a ‘security clearance ready reserve'

A list of cleared, vetted people would serve as a strategic hedge against attrition, espionage and workforce volatility.

Business

Made in the USA: foreign defense companies eye bigger slice of the American pie

At a recent conference, several execs said Trump-administration turmoil hasn’t derailed plans to expand on U.S. soil.

Threats

Defense One Radio, Ep. 180: The Marine Corps in the Pacific littorals

Two generals based in Japan discuss the Corps' multiyear modernization campaign and preparations for potential conflict with China.

Policy

Is Trump’s ‘F-55’ fighter jet real?

One former defense official said the president is “very confused.”

Policy

US spy chief fires intelligence leaders who disputed Trump’s Venezuela-gang claims

A National Intelligence Council assessment rebutted the president's claims that Tren de Aragua is carrying out an “invasion” overseen by the Venezuelan head of state.

Threats

Army prepping for Pacific conflict with prepositioned equipment, logistics hubs

Moving weapons, ammunition, fuel, and even water around the vast theater will be a huge challenge.

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JSOC commander likely to be SOCOM pick, sources say

The White House “loves" Vice Adm. Mitch Bradley, but final decisions are not yet in.