Policy
Tuberville’s protest is putting stress on units, Pentagon says
The number of unfilled positions has risen to about 300.
Policy
Pentagon: US must fix two things if AUKUS is to transform partner militaries
Top policy official says shoring up industrial base, reforming export-control law are key.
Ideas
A defense treaty is not how Biden should fix the Saudi relationship
To fend off Iran, Riyadh must improve its military, not rely on U.S. protection.
Policy
USAF walks back tanker forecast: ‘We don’t know what our strategy is’
As Boeing KC-46 deliveries resume, officials mull how many more—if any—to order.
Science & Tech
A new Marine training course aims to break old habits
The Operational Certification course was established after two surf-zone rollovers in the Amphibious Combat Vehicle.
Threats
Army looking to hide bases, speed up anti-drone capabilities amid modernization drive, Under Secretary says
The service also sees AI as key, but warns that data management is a major hurdle.
Policy
Biden to reverse Trump decision to move Space Command to Alabama
The decision to keep the command at its current home in Colorado will surely enrage Alabama politicians.
Ideas
What’s missing from the Quad’s ISR partnership
The year-old Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness can’t do the job with satellites alone.
Exclusive
Business
On Day 1 of ownership, L3Harris pledges to invest in Aerojet Rocketdyne
In an interview, the new president of what is now a segment of L3Harris Technologies also touted the rocket-maker’s workforce.
Science & Tech
Can AI diagnose brain trauma? The military wants to know
A DOD-led public-private consortium is seeking prototype solutions.
Threats
How the US is using open-source intel to track Russia's war in Ukraine
Analysts are moving beyond who-what-when-where to "really focusing on the why,” a senior defense intelligence official said.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 131: 'Oppenheimer,' explored
How much of America's nuclear history does the three-hour film pack in, and how much did it leave out?
Policy
Tanker program adds 9 ships to fuel US military in a crisis
Three companies will each provide three ships.
Defense Systems
Dealing with defense travel is a one-way ticket to frustration for lawmakers
Tempers flared as lawmakers demanded information on Pentagon’s scuttled $374 million deal for a new travel booking and reimbursement system.
Threats
Afghanistan shows the U.S. needs a doctrine not just for fighting wars, but also leaving them
And other lessons from Thursday’s hearing on the 2021 evacuation.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 130: A brief history of China’s nuclear forces
From Cold War-era distrust of the Soviets to Beijing's recent silo buildup, we review some of the ideas and methods that have helped China become the nuclear power it is today.
Business