Threats
Russian Jet Hits US Drone Over the Black Sea
The MQ-9 crashed after an Su-27 dumped fuel on it and then struck its propellor, U.S. officials said.
Policy
Here's the Pentagon's New Plan to Woo and Retain Cyber Workers
The 2023-27 strategy aims to improve identification, recruitment, development, and retention of civilians in IT and related jobs.
Policy
Navy On Path To Violate 31-Amphibious-Ship Requirement in 2024
Budget proposal asks Congress to allow ship retirements that lawmakers explicitly nixed last year.
Policy
Army Focuses on China and Ukraine-Related Ammo Production in 2024 Budget
Army wants more spending on hypersonic weapons and plans large buys of anti-aircraft weapons as it gears up to counter China.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Requests Science & Tech Research Boost, But China Remains Ahead
Beijing funds much S&T research outside formal military channels.
Policy
Biden Unveils Plans for New Australian-US-UK Submarine
The plan also calls for Australia to buy three American-made Virginia-class submarines, with options for two more.
Ideas
More Is Needed to Deter States That Take American Hostages
Foreign governments are illegally detaining more U.S. citizens than are terror groups.
Policy
R&D Tops Procurement in Air Force’s 2024 Budget Proposal
Meanwhile, the Space Force is requesting $30 billion in 2024, $3.7 billion above last year’s enacted budget.
Policy
The Pentagon’s 2024 Budget Proposal, In Short
The spending plan includes $315 billion to develop and buy new weapons.
Policy
Air Force Abandons New F-35 Engine in Favor of Upgrades
If approved by Congress, it’s a win for F-35 engine maker Pratt & Whitney and a blow to General Electric.
Policy
Let Us Bulk-Buy Missiles for Fighting China, Pentagon Asks Congress
The Defense Department says it wants to use more multi-year munition buys in future years as well.
Threats
Fewer Than 1/3 of Navy’s Amphibious Ships Are Ready to Deploy
“We can’t live with that,” Marine commandant says after high-profile missions were delayed or scuttled.
Business
Biden Ditches Trump’s Air Force One Paint Scheme For Classic Blue-and-White
But the new jets won’t have any polished metal.
Policy
5.2% Pay Bump for Troops, Feds in 2024 Budget Proposal
The largest proposed pay raise for federal employees since the Carter administration still falls short of the demands of some Democrats and unions.
Ideas
What to Do in an Increasingly Bipolar World
Invite countries to stand on the side of territorial sovereignty and international law.
Ideas