Threats

The Naval Brief: Prioritizing spare parts; Ship emissions; Russian naval blockade; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Has Ukraine Broken the Russian Military?

With thousands of troops dead, Russia seems desperate for new soldiers—allowing enlistees as old as 50, U.S. defense official says.

  • Tara Copp
Policy

Why Are Spare Parts on the Unfunded List? Senator Asks Navy's Top Officer

Sailors are cannibalizing parts to keep equipment operational.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

World Leaders Tout Self-Reliance Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

“Freedom is more important than free trade,” the NATO leader said at the conference.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Business

Boeing’s F/A-18 Outshines Lockheed’s Flashy Hypersonic Jet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

But can the Super Hornet’s star turn keep the production line open?

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Finland, Sweden Would Contribute Militarily to NATO on ‘Day One,’ General Says

Alliance applicants would bring expertise in deterring Russia and advanced naval capabilities in the Baltic Sea.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia presses offensive in E. Ukraine; Kyiv vs. Kissinger; Cavoli's confirmation; US rejects Afghans in Kosovo; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

What Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Means for the Middle East

Don’t bet on Moscow.

  • Kirsten Fontenrose
Ideas

The West Should Not Wish Away the Russian Threat Yet Again

The time to institutionalize a muscular and ready front line force posture is now.

  • John R. Deni and Christopher Skaluba
Science & Tech

‘Collaborative, Portable Autonomy’ Is the Future of AI for Special Operations

Creating autonomous teams in contested environments will be a challenge of technology—and policy.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Another Killer Dressed Up Like a Special Operator

The SOF community could do more to protect what they’ve earned and shame wannabes who dress to kill.

  • Kevin Baron
Threats

Today's D Brief: 21 dead in Texas school shooting; Encirclement in E. Ukraine; Russian default looming; N. Korea's 17th test; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Ideas

We Need a New Law to Counter Domestic Drone Threats

The White House sent Congress a plan to protect Americans. It’s not a moment too soon for lawmakers to act.

  • Liz Sherwood-Randall
Policy

Fort Bragg as Fort Liberty? Commission Announces Names to Erase Confederate Ties

Army leaders fighting over glory, not racism, drove the choice of “Liberty,” source says.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

NATO Must Contest Russian Moves in Its Southern Underbelly

Putin sees the east and south as key to pushing back the Western alliance’s influence.

  • Liana Fix and Kristina Kausch
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Air Force One delays; Space Command HQ ‘sore losers’; Elon tests Starlink

  • Tara Copp
Threats

Today's D Brief: US economic anxiety grows; International arms to Ukraine; Turkey's 5 demands; Erdogan's Greek row; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Navy Climate Strategy Lacks Specifics for Reducing Largest Emissions Producers

Climate change is “one of the most destabilizing forces of our time,” Assistant Navy Secretary Meredith Berger said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Missile Defense Agency Eyes Command Center for Guam

Integrating current and future sensor data is key to protecting Guam from future missile threats.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Despite Biden’s Latest, Pentagon Says Nothing Has Changed On US Defense of Taiwan

The president suggested that the U.S. is willing to get involved militarily—which could mean troops.

  • Tara Copp and Jacqueline Feldscher
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