Threats

Pentagon Seeks to Update U.S. Weapons Stocks Depleted by Ukraine Donations

Defense Department's top acquisitions exec says Ukraine war is changing the way the U.S. thinks about stockpiles.

  • Marcus Weisgerber and Tara Copp
Policy

Biden Already Willing to Increase Recent Defense Spending Request

Just six weeks after requesting $773 billion for 2023, the Pentagon’s No. 2 acknowledges the military may need more money, due to inflation.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Business

Defense Business Brief: Boeing’s new R&D hub; Anduril to build drone subs for Australia; Harrison to leave CSIS; and a bit more

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Germany's big guns to Ukraine; Drone war, expanding; Desperation in Moscow; Swarm chases human; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

The Army Brief: Florida trainers are back; Military backbone; Pacific budget concerns; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 99: The role of drones in Russia’s Ukraine invasion

Two drone researchers explain some of the lessons we’ve learned about drone-assisted warfare after almost three months of war in Ukraine.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

For Russia and the West, Ukraine War Is a Study in Supply

“I fully believe that logistics has been an Achilles heel for the Russians,” Army Secretary Wormuth said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

NCOs: America Has Them, China Wants Them, Russia is Struggling Without Them

Non-commissioned officers, long the “backbone” of the U.S. military, are proving even more crucial on modern battlefields.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

Don’t Overinflate the Pentagon Budget

There are plenty of perennial problems draining the military’s coffers that need attention.

  • William D. Hartung and Ben Freeman
Threats

The Naval Brief: MARCENT reorganization; Amphib readiness concerns; Aviation 2030; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Tragedy and uncertainty in Mariupol; Belarus says invasion is dragging; Bargaining in Taipei; Caution in Berlin; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

China Likely to Use ‘Nuclear Coercion’ in Bid to Take Taiwan by 2027, STRATCOM Chief Says

Adm. Richard urged Congress to restore funding for a ship-based nuclear missile.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

'Decimated' By Trump, State Dept. Is Falling Short of Some Key Biden Goals

The department is rebuilding, looking to fill vacancies and budget shortfalls.

  • Eric Katz
Ideas

How to Gauge the Risk of a Nuclear Escalation with Russia

Escalation theories can help NATO policymakers avoid nuclear war—but it is ultimately up to Putin.

  • Lt. Col. Shane Praiswater
Threats

Task Force Gator Back to Training Ukrainians as Battle Rages For the Donbas

A Florida National Guard unit that withdrew just before Moscow invaded is back to teaching as Russia reveals its weak spots.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia targets Ukraine's rail system; New N.Korea test; Japan's DM at the Pentagon; DCIA to Jeddah; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

White House Sounds Alarm on Threat from Quantum Computers

New directive orders the government to work with industry on security that can stand up to tomorrow’s quantum-powered decryption tools.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

New Marine Aviation Plan Reflects Changes Under Force Design 2030

Littoral regiments will get an anti-air battalion, among other changes.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

Reversing Roe Would Harm Military Readiness, Abortion-Rights Advocates Warn

“If a woman is considering enlisting, I would highly encourage her to rethink that choice,” said one veteran.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Boeing’s AF1; Low-ball blowback; USAF's new space exec; and more

  • Tara Copp
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