Ideas
‘Everything you see is live’ as CENTCOM shifts to digital tools
A U.S. Central Command exercise shows that operations can—and soon must—be centered on live data feeds.
Threats
Massive defueling of leaky Hawaiian storage facility begins
As 104 million gallons of fuel are hauled to four new locations, a yearslong remediation effort will begin at Red Hill.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 136: AUSA highlights
Defense One staff explain some of the major themes from this year's annual Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington.
Defense Systems
Honeywell shows off augmented-reality headset for tank crews
The goggles are meant to give soldiers in specially-equipped armored vehicles a clear view of the outside.
Defense Systems
Army’s hyperconnected visions depend on new approaches to software, networks
Empowering A-teams and Pacific allies requires overcoming barriers to secure access to data.
Threats
Army eyes munitions stockpiles amid focus on longer wars
The Army is using robots to help ratchet up shell production, but precision missiles are a harder problem.
Ideas
The Israeli military was unprepared to respond to Hamas’ surprise attack
Many have criticized Israel for its intelligence failure to anticipate the attack, but the attack's success was an operational failure as well.
Science & Tech
Hamas attack shows space-based sensing can’t see everything
A new Pentagon constellation will close some gaps, but the need for “old-school” human intelligence will remain.
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Policy
Top Marine outlines priorities for next four years
In his first interview since shedding the “acting” label, commandant cites people, modernization, and organic mobility as top areas of focus.
Threats
The Army is planning for a conflict with China—including shoring up blood supply
The service’s medical command is experimenting with blood storage and distribution, as it looks to overcome the logistical challenges of the Indo-Pacific.
Defense Systems
Army orders loitering munition for testing as soldier-borne tank-killer
Service will send Switchblade 600s to U.S. units for evaluation.
Threats
Platoons to get counter-drone gear in two US Army divisions
Joint Counter-UAS office says anti-drone gun trucks are also set for delivery to Ukraine soon.
Ideas
How did Israeli intelligence miss Hamas’ preparations to attack?
A U.S. counterterrorism expert explains how Israeli intelligence works.
Policy
The Army doesn’t know where a lot of its excess arms and gear are
As allies' needs soar, officials are racing to get a clearer picture of what's available.
Policy
Ukraine wants West's help in training NCOs and officers
U.S. and allies have already trained some 300 Ukrainian company commanders.
Threats