Policy

Government should tell people when they're talking to a bot, House lawmakers say

A bipartisan group of House members rolled out companion legislation to an existing Senate bill.

Threats

What the US military can learn from Ukrainian command posts

Two foreign volunteer soldiers described operations centers in frontline Ukraine, from surviving Russian missiles to managing drone feeds.

Business

Pentagon unveils its long-awaited defense industry strategy

The first-of-its-kind document aims to address fragile supply chains revealed by a global pandemic and simultaneous international conflicts.

Threats

More than $1 billion in high-tech military aid sent to Ukraine incorrectly tracked, watchdog finds

Poor interagency coordination and a lack of U.S. staff on the ground meant advanced weaponry was not accurately monitored in Defense Department databases.

Threats

US, allies strike Houthi targets

A “wide swath of targets in Yemen” were hit in retaliation for attacks on Red Sea shipping, a U.S. official said.

Ideas

Iran terror blast highlights success, and risks, of ISIS-K's regional strategy

The group's Jan. 3 bombing raises two critical issues with grave security implications.

Ideas

Senator's hold is a dangerous attempt to stifle discussion

The hold on the promotion of an Air Force colonel suggests that military officers might face professional setbacks for even acknowledging that problems exist.

Policy

CNO: US Navy is having a 1930s moment

Franchetti highlights “warfighting” and “warfighters” as key priorities.

Business

I'm terrible at goodbyes

Your humble Defense Business Brief scribe is moving on.

Business

Rocket Lab says $515m satellite contract makes it a prime supplier

Company officials revealed that it will build 18 satellites for a Space Development Agency constellation.

Policy

How Space Force is raising its cyber defenses

The newest service is building in-house cyber teams but also needs to work more closely with U.S. Cyber Command, a deputy chief of space operations says.