Threats

Today's D Brief: Missiles barrage Kyiv, again; Congress passes NDAA; Israel eyes ‘long’ Gaza war; F-35 parts shortage; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

Section 702 surveillance doesn’t belong in the NDAA

The controversial spying power doesn’t actually expire for more than four months.

  • Kia Hamadanchy and Ashley Gorski
Science & Tech

With continued Western support in question, Ukraine is betting on innovation in electronic warfare, drones

Ukraine has no plans to “freeze” operations this winter, its defense attache said.

  • Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech

Army looks to field loitering munitions next year

The Army is also experimenting with robots integrated with platoons at Fort Moore and Irwin.

  • Sam Skove
Business

Industry isn’t building enough parts for upgraded F-35s, DOD says

Lawmakers said the Technology Refresh-3 upgrade is headed for a nearly $1B cost overrun.

  • Audrey Decker
Defense Systems

The Army’s network is changing. But it still ‘needs work’

The service’s modernization chief said future war will be a conflict of systems where command and control will be central.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: Israel floods Gaza tunnels; More Houthi naval attacks; Russia jamming US arms; WH presses Congress on Ukraine aid; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

US rushed new F-35 capabilities to Israel after Hamas attack

Pentagon officials say they’re delivering “unprecedented surge support to F-35 users in Israel.”

  • Audrey Decker
Defense Systems

Russia is jamming US precision weapons in Ukraine, US general says

General also highlighted Russia’s “very adaptive” forces.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: Zelenskyy’s ‘Reagan’ plea; Houthis hit another tanker; Europe’s weakened militaries; US breaks mass-shooting record; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

The military’s zero-trust plans are about to face a big test

An INDOPACOM exercise will test the military’s data-centric security strategy.

  • Patrick Tucker
Business

Defense Business Brief: Missile downed in test; Anti-drone kit for Ukraine; Northrop’s rocket bet; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Zelenskyy invokes Reagan in plea for aid, but will it sway a Trumpian GOP?

The Ukrainian leader also claims responsibility for drone strikes on Moscow.

  • Sam Skove
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 140: The future of defense acquisition

The Army's top buyer and the Pentagon's integration chief talk Ukraine, non-traditional suppliers, and more.

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

USAF cracks down on ‘need to know’ violations in wake of Discord leaks

Wing commander fired, 14 more disciplined after hundreds of documents were posted to a chat platform.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Tank ammo to Israel; Zelenskyy to DC; Worried Europeans; China probing US infrastructure; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

How Israeli intelligence underestimated Hamas

Much of the problem stemmed from faulty threat assessments, Hamas’ improved operational security, and confirmation bias.

  • John Joseph Chin and Haleigh Bartos, The Conversation
Policy

The 2024 defense policy bill has a lot of cyber

Other provisions touch on diplomacy and nuclear command and control, among other things.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Space Force sets up shop in Europe, Africa combatant commands

SPACEFOREUR-AF is the latest office created to serve warfighting commands around the world.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

The defense industrial base is 'in crisis,' expert tells Hill panel

The defense establishment is not equipped to develop, acquire and onboard emerging technologies at scale, according to a draft report from the Pentagon.

  • Edward Graham
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