Science & Tech
Medevac Drone-Boat, Record-Setting UAV to Play in Sprawling Maritime Exercise
The U.S.-led IMX and Cutlass Express events will take place from the Mideast to East Africa.
Science & Tech
Leased Ship Will Shape USMC Amphib Requirements
The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab will wring out modified commercial ships to learn what is needed in future amphibious ships.
Defense Systems
Could the Pentagon Use a Little ChatGPT?
The Air Force’s top tech leader said the AI technology, or something like it, could help “rapidly pull together information” such as figuring out who’s in charge of an organization.
Policy
Ukraine Doesn't Appear to Be Diverting Arms, DOD Inspector Says as He Ups Scrutiny
As lawmakers worry about the possibility of stolen arms, incoming IG says 20 audits are underway or planned.
Policy
Delete TikTok by March 29, White House Tells Feds
The Office of Management and Budget responds to a congressional push to ban the popular Chinese social-networking app from government devices.
Threats
U.S. Lacked ‘Political Will’, Resources To Build Up Afghan Forces, Report Finds
Biden, Trump administrations didn’t account for low morale, which was “one of the main contributors” to the collapse of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces amid the U.S. military withdrawal in 2021.
Policy
Cutting Pentagon Jobs Won't Stop the Real Waste, Union Says
Lawmakers should reject pressure to fund underperforming weapons and service contracts, AFGE officials said.
Defense Systems
How The Navy Trains Its Info Warfare Officers Needs Work
The goal is to expand the training into virtual and synthetic environments in the next few years.
Exclusive
Ideas
EXCLUSIVE: 7 Former NATO Commanders Say US ‘Must Do Everything We Can’ for Ukrainian Victory
"Now is the time for America and its allies to dig deeper to get Ukraine what it needs to win."
Policy
Less Efficient, More Resilient: The Marine Corps’ Plan for Modernizing its Logistics Operations
Installations and Logistics 2030 document is latest release in the service’s ongoing Force Design efforts.
Policy
One Year On, Why Putin Has Already Lost the War
“I do not see how Putin could maintain support of the elite for two or three years.”
Ideas
Why War Pledges for Ukraine Fell Flat in Munich
Biden, Harris, and other world leaders pledged to help Ukraine fight for “as long as it takes.” So why does nobody believe them?
Policy
Coast Guard to Triple Western-Pacific Deployments, Policy Chief Says
The small maritime service is contending with data and connectivity challenges as it looks to expand its presence in the Pacific.
Policy