Policy

After Criticism, Army Reinstates High School Diploma Requirement as Recruitment Plummets

Service leaders offered to welcome more applicants without degrees, amid the “most challenging” recruiting environment since the Vietnam War.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia wants more of Ukraine; Spain's defense spending boost; The risks of arming Ukraine; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Air defenses for Ukraine; Rocket in a box; F-35s to Lakenheath

  • Tara Copp
Threats

Today's D Brief: NATO's Nordic expansion plods on; Putin hits pause; Mass shooting at July 4 parade; US microchips and China's AI race; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

The Risks of US Military Assistance to Ukraine

With arms pouring into a wartorn country, we must take steps to ensure they are not stolen or misused.

  • Rachel Stohl and Elias Yousif
Policy

US Sues to Block Spy-Tech Deal

The Justice Department opposes Booz Allen’s bid to acquire a rival ahead of a five-year signals intelligence procurement.

  • Adam Mazmanian, FCW
Ideas

Climate Change Isn’t a Threat Multiplier. It’s the Main Threat.

Over the next six months, the defense community should champion and help plan a whole-of-society “hyper-response.”

  • Elizabeth G. Boulton
Policy

Pentagon to Buy Two Advanced Air Defense Systems for Ukraine

The U.S.-Norway missiles may not be ready for weeks or months, official says.

  • Tara Copp
Science & Tech

US Chips Are Paving China’s Path to AI Superiority and There’s No Easy Fix

The Chinese military obtains them through intermediaries and dummy corporations.

  • Patrick Tucker
Business

Defense Business Brief: What’s next for Aerojet; NATO summit arms deals; Raytheon’s $50K hiring bonus; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia strikes Odesa region; Turkey’s NATO deal; Another $800M for Ukraine; New Medal of Honor recipients; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jacqueline Feldscher
Policy

Pentagon Agency Wants to Send Arms Monitors to Ukraine

The defense officials would make sure U.S. weapons are being used and stored properly.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 104: What we learned at the Tech Summit

Sixteen guests join us to discuss the war in Ukraine, cyber warfare, the challenges posed by China, and much more from this year's Defense One Technology Summit.

  • Defense One Staff
Ideas

What Turkey Got for Letting Sweden, Finland Join NATO

And the prospective alliance members got a lesson in the politics of collective defense.

  • Elisabeth Braw
Policy

Biden: Additional $800M For Ukraine Coming ‘In The Next Few Days’

The latest aid package will include Western air-defense systems as well as more ammunition and radars.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

The Naval Brief: Marine infowar; Destroyers to Rota; Climate tabletop game; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia flees island; US to add troops in Europe; Marines’ infowar plan; NATO’s climate center; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Business

Air Force to Test 3D-Printed Rocket Motors

The maker, startup X-Bow Systems, recently accepted investment from Lockheed Martin.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Fight With Information, Not Just Munitions, Marine Corps Tells Commanders

A new doctrinal document asks Marines to consider information warfare as they build their battle plans.

  • Lauren C. Williams, FCW
Science & Tech

China’s Disinformation Warriors May Be Coming for Your Company

A recent attack on a rare-earths processor shows a new facet of information warfare: weaponized NIMBYism.

  • Patrick Tucker
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