Ideas
Why the U.S. still needs ground forces in Europe
Moscow’s setbacks notwithstanding, refocusing on China would be a mistake.
Threats
Gearbox problem caused fatal Osprey crash, Marines say
The incident was the 16th hard clutch engagement since 2010, but the first that resulted in deaths.
Policy
Franchetti chosen to become the first woman to lead the US Navy
Adm. Samuel Paparo, rumored to be the recommended pick for CNO, will instead be nominated to helm INDOPACOM.
Threats
How Air Mobility Command is prepping for possible conflict in the Pacific
The command tested new concepts in this year’s edition of its largest exercise.
Threats
Power grid under threat from foreign adversaries, domestic extremists, warn experts
“The most important evolving threat to the electric grid is associated with cybersecurity and physical security,” lawmakers were told on Tuesday.
Ideas
NATO’s defense demands Eastern Front improvements
The recent summit largely avoided urgent questions about the mismatch between available forces and the Russian threat.
Science & Tech
Pentagon AI more ethical than adversaries’ because of ‘Judeo-Christian society,’ USAF general says
The path to ethical AI is a “very important discussion” being held at DOD’s “very highest levels,” says service’s programs chief.
Policy
China, Russia are eroding the US electronic-warfare advantage, lawmakers say
The Pentagon needs to change its passive approach to spectrum management, EW capabilities, said bipartisan chairs of the Congressional Electromagnetic Warfare Working Group.
Ideas
The Pentagon is the wrong agency to lead the new US deterrence strategy
If integrated deterrence is to succeed, the hammer must not be the tool of first resort.
Science & Tech
US is losing AI edge to China, experts tell lawmakers
‘China will be able to outspend us if they choose to do so,’ said one former senior Pentagon official.
Science & Tech
USAF tweaks competition to spread rocket work
The Pentagon had previously planned to rely on just two heavy-lift launch providers.
Threats
China, Russia creating a ‘dangerous world’ with friendlier military relationship, Pacific commander says
Asked about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, Aquilino said: “With what we have today, I'm confident that they would fail.”
Defense Systems
How many Super Hornets are ready to fly? The Navy’s tracking tools disagree
Congressional Budget Office examined two systems that use different metrics to track F/A-18 availability.
Science & Tech
Inside the Air Force’s anechoic chamber
Future platforms will require bespoke hardware to test at the Edwards facility.
Threats
A US soldier is in North Korean custody. What happens now?
Travis King joins a list of Americans held by North Korea—Americans who have had mostly bad experiences.
Business
Software problems will cut F-35 deliveries this year, Lockheed says
The delays will cost the company about $7 million per jet.
Defense Systems