Defense One

The Ripple Effects of a Space Skirmish

If a conflict breaks out between countries with weapons in orbit, it could threaten space access for everyone.

A New Understanding of Herd Immunity

The portion of the population that needs to get sick is not fixed. We can change it.

‘Long-expected upturn’ in COVID deaths; US warship afire in San Diego; China, Iran near defense pact; Battle for Diego Garcia; And a bit more.

What you need to know about the coronavirus this morning: “A long-expected upturn in U.S. coronavirus deaths” began this weekend, “driven by fatalities in states in the South and West,” the …

Inside the Volunteer Supercomputer Team That’s Hunting for COVID Clues

The White House’s team recently added the world’s fastest computer to its informal network of more than 40.

Ep. 72: What “China” means in 2020

An exploration of what we mean when we talk about China today.

The Defense Bill Could Rewrite How the US Does Cyber Defense

A proposed new office would help private entities and the government respond together to major hacks.

Milley: The Confederacy was ‘an act of treason’; Why COVID deaths are falling; A woman earns the Army’s Green Beret; And a bit more.

America’s military chief stumbled slightly defending the White House over alleged Russian bounties in Afghanistan, and the president’s top officer trashed the Confederacy in a high-profile hearing …

How a Tiny Indian Ocean Island Could Force a US-UK Rift

Will the U.S. choose its closest ally over the international rule of law?

COVID-19 Cases Are Rising, So Why Are Deaths Falling?

The gap between soaring cases and falling deaths is being weaponized by the right to claim a hollow victory in the face of shameless failure. What’s really going on?