Threats
The State of the Air Force 2024
A strategic reorientation is unfolding against changes in the conduct of air warfare.
Threats
The State of the Army 2024
The cancellation of a scout helicopter might signal a new era of agility.
Threats
The State of the Marine Corps 2024
The Corps' race to become a lighter service might move faster if its budget weren’t flat.
Threats
The State of the Space Force 2024
The young service is focusing on contested space—even as its budgets return to Earth.
Threats
The State of the Navy 2024
Amid program delays and budget choices, new CNO vows more learning and "more players on the field."
Science & Tech
How China used TikTok, AI, and big data to target Taiwan's elections
Researchers say U.S. elections could be next.
Science & Tech
The Army’s relationship with Austin hits new stride—and snags
Amid the protests that met Pentagon officials at the SXSW mega-conference, there were signs of new interest from the tech industry.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 148: The state of the Marine Corps
Our annual State of Defense series continues with a focus on the Marines.
Policy
‘Deterring conflict is our highest duty’
Adm. Koehler takes command of U.S. Pacific Fleet, as Adm. Paparo moves on to Indo-Pacific Command.
Threats
How two brigades are leading the Army’s charge toward cutting-edge tech
From Hawaii to Europe, Army units are running drone racing competitions and experimenting with predictive software for the battlefield.
Ideas
How to fix the military’s software SNAFU
Too many of its apps are built on code riddled with vulnerabilities—and distributed by the Pentagon itself.
Science & Tech
US-UK safety pact could shape the future of AI
Two research institutes will collaborate on AI safety tests, among other things.
Policy
Military could be directed to protect industry's satellites, Pentagon says
The Defense Department's first commercial space integration strategy says the military will take steps to “mitigate risks to commercial space actors.”
Threats
Top US Air Force official in Mideast outlines risks of Rafah invasion
AFCENT’s Grynkewich also says the future of warfare is playing out “in front of our very eyes.”
Defense Systems