Science & Tech
China’s Commercial Space Ventures Pose A Variety of Threats, DOD Officials Say
Officials worry China may do for commercial-space capabilities what it did for cheap telecom equipment.
Science & Tech
Army Mulls New Tool to Track Soldier Readiness
A pilot of the tool allowed 18th Airborne Corps first sergeants to spend 80 percent less time in the office.
Policy
House, Senate China Hawks Concerned White House Will Let TikTok Stay in the US
Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.
Ideas
Climate Security is National Security
Our book argues the threat of terrorism was never an existential threat—but climate change is, and it requires more military attention and resources.
Business
Pending Sale Raises Fears of Consolidation Among Submarine Suppliers
Valve company merger comes as the stressed submarine industrial base tries to increase production for the U.S. Navy and Australia.
Threats
Almost But Not Quite: Acting Commandant Will Face Limitations In Role
Gen. Eric Smith will have to juggle the Marine Corps’ top two positions when Gen. David Berger retires.
Defense Systems
Navy Gets New Cyber Categories
The move will make it so cryptologists and IT professionals no longer have additional duties in cyberspace operations.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 128: Behind this year’s Paris Air Show
Marcus Weisgerber helps unpack some of the biggest defense business takeaways from the 2023 Paris Air Show.
Policy
'No Regrets': Gen. Berger Defends Force Design Decisions
The danger of not modernizing was “very clear, not just gut feel,” says outgoing commandant.
Business
Pentagon Could Block 80-Plus Deliveries of F-35s
The Pentagon has stopped accepting newly built stealth fighters from Lockheed until tech trials are finished.
Business
Raytheon Calls in Retirees to Help Restart Stinger Missile Production
The shoulder-fired missile is one of the weapons that’s been credited with getting Ukraine through the early days of the Russian invasion.
Policy
US and Allies Continue Training Ukrainian Troops Amid Counter-Offensive
U.S. trainers still have the capacity to train more Ukrainians, a spokesman said.
Science & Tech
How 5G Is Enabling Autonomous Military Inspector Drones in the Pacific
5G could play a big role in streamlining logistics issues through AI and virtual reality.
Policy
Joint Force Lacks “Common Aimpoint” For Modernization Efforts, Outgoing Commandant Says
Gen. Berger said the Marine Corps has been innovative, but still has a lot of work to do.
Threats
How the ‘Stormbringers’ are Preparing for War in Space
The Space Force’s orbital warfare unit is teaching its guardians about the “offensive and defensive fires” they might need for conflict.
Policy