Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 168: The decline of America’s commercial shipbuilding industry
We conclude our series of conversations about America's ailing shipbuilding industry.
Defense Systems
As sims at sea help one carrier’s aviators stay sharp, the Navy wants more
Air Boss wants the rest of the strike group to get networked simulators as well.
Science & Tech
Air Force boots decision on 6th-gen fighter to Trump admin
Service officials put the effort on pause earlier this year.
Sponsor Content
Adobe JELA Streamlines DoD Software Acquisition, Enables Digital Modernization
The DoD faces an immense task with delivering functional, scalable, sustainable and secure digital experiences to millions across the world.
Ideas
How a director of national intelligence helps a president stay on top of threats from around the world
A former chairman of the National Intelligence Council offers an explainer.
Defense Systems
New joint data standards could come in early 2025
The anticipated document would help ensure compatibility between training and simulation systems across services.
Sponsor Content
Illuminating the Dark Web
How CACI’s DarkBlue® Intelligence Suite helps law enforcement identify and track bad actors on the dark web.
Defense Systems
Wanted: realistic simulations for digital warfare
The military must do more training in all domains, faster, to stay ahead of adversaries, says Adm. Christopher Grady.
Policy
Americans favor more international engagement, military spending: survey
The 2024 Reagan National Defense Survey found optimism in the wake of Trump’s reelection.
Business
Can OpenAI power military drone defenses? New partnership with Anduril offers clues
Partnership aims to help operators “assess drone threats more quickly and accurately.”
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Policy
Could Trump’s pick for Pentagon No. 2 accelerate DOD’s hypersonic efforts?
Stephen Feinberg has an impressive business record and deep industry ties.
Defense Systems
Army, Marine Corps want more ground vehicle simulators
It’s a lot cheaper to blow up or damage a simulation than the real thing.
Business
Lockheed braces for new administration as Musk targets F-35
CFO: “Until we get that visibility, it's really hard to speculate on what we'll see.”
Policy
After delay, Trump opts for conventional FBI screenings of nominees, transition team
The president-elect's team had suggested skipping the background checks routinely used to protect secret and sensitive information.
Ideas
What game theory says about a MAGA military
A thought experiment based on Trump’s desire for officers who obey without question.
Defense Systems
Eighteen ways Palantir wants the Pentagon to change
A conversation with the CTO of the self-described software prime contractor.
Ideas
How did Hayat Tahrir al-Sham come to prominence in Syria’s civil war?
The Islamist group, which spearheaded of the surprise rebel advance into Aleppo, is an offshoot of al-Qaida in Syria.
Policy
Proposed rule would bar sale of Americans' financial data to adversaries
Consumer-protection agency aims to limit what data brokers can sell to foreign rivals and cybercriminals who seek intelligence and profit.
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Science & Tech
New AI tool for air defense takes on advanced missiles and drone swarms
The future of air defense is a lot more complex than radar bleeps.
Business
China gains, US loses ground in Mideast arms market
The 2008 policy that guarantees Israel an edge over its hostile neighbors is annoying other US security partners.
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