Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 175: Air Force chief Gen. David Allvin
Our State of Defense interview series continues.
Policy
USAF chief seeks bigger budget slice
Looking to align with the new administration's priorities, Gen. Allvin said the service plays a central role in deterrence and protecting the homeland.
Science & Tech
As tanker plans remains uncertain, today’s Air Force refuelers may fly past their 100th birthday
The service may need to look at a service life extension of the KC-135, Air Mobility Command says.
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Global Snapshot: The Asia-Pacific Defense Environment.
The Asia-Pacific region's defense market is dynamic, with China driving growth due to its large defense budget, influencing regional security dynamics.
Ideas
France, UK must heed the call of Europe's new nuclear age
Paris and London can provide the assurances that stop a continental race for nuclear weapons, but it won't be easy.
Defense Systems
SecDef’s software memo causing ‘angst,' defense official says
But that just shows how much the buy-it-faster directive was needed, the Pentagon's acting weapons chief said.
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Saviynt ICAM for DDIL
The DOD aims to ensure access to mission-critical systems in DDIL environments through an Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management solution within a Zero Trust framework.
Policy
The Pentagon is asking 364 fired probationary employees to come back
So far, about 65 have been reinstated, according to a Wednesday court filing.
Ideas
China is waging cognitive warfare. Fighting back starts by defining it.
The US and its allies need a framework for this new domain of conflict: formal, explicit specifications for its concepts and entities.
Voices
Science & Tech
Military hydrogen-cell drones poised for big takeoff
A new partnership presents a moment for scaling up new, longer-range hydrogen-cell drones for warfare.
Threats
China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ in space, Space Force says
The capability gap between the U.S. and its competitors has “significantly narrowed.”
Policy
Court order stalls SecDef’s workforce reductions as personnel freeze stalls work
Most civilian promotions and internal transfers are on hold pending new guidance.
Science & Tech
The Army wants AI to take physical risk off of its soldiers
The future is robots clearing buildings and disarming bombs, says Army Futures Command boss.
Threats
‘Iran on notice,’ says Pentagon spox of ongoing strikes against Houthis
Yemeni group had vowed to restart attacks on Israeli ships in response to Tel Aviv's airstrikes and aid blockade in Gaza.
Threats
The US just lowered its defenses against authoritarian propaganda, experts say
Gutting the U.S. Agency for Global Media reduces the country's ability to fight off influence campaigns at home and promote freedom abroad.
Ideas
The end of nonproliferation?
The United States' rejection of security commitments could lead to a spike in nuclear-armed states.
Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 174: Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith
Our annual State of Defense interview series begins with a commandant working to balance crisis response and modernization.
Policy
Pentagon hiring freeze holds previously approved job moves hostage
Civilians have sent their belongings overseas but are trapped at their duty stations.
Business
The Pentagon’s next major cloud contract is in the works
It may be even bigger than its $9 billion predecessor.
Threats
Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force to get its own Typhon missile system
The second Pacific MDTF has also joined Transformation in Contact, while building its way to 2,000 soldiers.
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