Policy
U.S. Military Will Pay for Troops to Travel for Abortions
Post-Roe abortion restrictions are hurting recruiting and retention, defense officials say.
Ideas
The Intelligence Community Doesn’t Warn About All Attacks Against the US Homeland. Why Not?
A simple policy change could help defend America against threats to non-military targets.
Ideas
Why the Pentagon’s Crush on Elon Musk Is Dangerous to Democracy
Once considered a cross between Thomas Edison and Moses, Musk is revealing himself to be an ill-informed, would-be tyrant.
Defense Systems
The U.S. Army Is Testing A Data Platform Just For Intel Officers
It’s part of a larger effort to use commercial and cloud-based technologies to make the service more data centric.
Business
New Lockheed Office Seeks Partnerships With Mid-Size Firms
It’s the company’s latest move to provide militarized commercial tech to the Pentagon.
Threats
White House Aims for Bio-Defense ‘Moonshots’ In New Strategy
Biden wants more rapid testing, vaccine production, etc. using breakthrough technologies.
Threats
When China Pushes, Push Back, Admiral Says
Seventh Fleet commander says the U.S. needs to continue freedom of navigation patrols in the Pacific.
Business
Commercial Planes, Ships Would Play Large Role in Pacific War, TRANSCOM Head Says
Last year’s massive Afghanistan evacuation could be a trial for how the military moves troops and equipment around the future battlefield.
Defense Systems
L3Harris Wants To Add Drone Data Streams To Night Vision Goggles
Improving image quality and broadening the amount of data feeds available are priorities for future versions.
Ideas
The U.S. Marine Corps Has a Choice: Transform or Die
If the Corps does not veer from its current course, it will lose the things that differentiate it from the Army and the special operations community.
Science & Tech
Hybrid-Electric Troop Transports Are Moving Toward the Battlefield
The quieter, cooler, less maintenance-intensive vehicles will make up at least part of the Army’s future fleet.
Science & Tech