Threats

Today's D Brief: Putin's resupply problems; Russia turns to North Korea for weapons; Zaporizhzhia report due; SecDefs warn the nation; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Iran Tries To Steal More Drone Boats In Mideast Waters

The crew tried to hide the drones under tarps as a U.S. helicopter approached, a U.S. defense official said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

VA to Offer Abortions in Limited Cases

In a policy reversal, the department will allowing its doctors to terminate pregnancies caused by rape or incest, or that threaten the mother's life.

  • Eric Katz
Business

Defense Business Brief: Frigate construction starts; Navy acquisition chief tapped; new rocket ordered; and more...

  • Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

As Russian Oil Exports Rise, Governments and Shipping Companies Play Cat-and-Mouse

High-tech tracking tools haven’t deterred Black Sea smugglers from lining tankers up like cars at a gas station.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

White House Asks Congress For $13.7B for Ukraine

The administration has used about three-quarters of the $40 billion Congress authorized in May.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

The D Brief: ‘Super-typhoon’ hits western Pacific; Sex-assault reports rise; Biden calls MAGA a threat; Afghan-refugee mission, renamed; And just a bit more...

  • Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

The Army Brief: Study hall for recruits; Sexual assault reports; Helpful tech tools; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Military Sexual Assaults Surged in 2021, Report Shows

Pentagon’s annual report also reveals that fewer people trust the military system for dealing with such assaults.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Marines Hone Future Concepts with Dune Buggies, Liaison Officers, and Many Radios

The giant RIMPAC exercise helped the Corps test their newest type of agile unit within a multinational force.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Science & Tech

The Army Wants Smarter Sensors To Ease Soldiers’ ‘Cognitive Burden’

New intelligence and electronic-warfare tools aim to help commanders get data faster.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

The Naval Brief: Drone theft attempt; Afghan War a ‘mistake’; Unit recognitions; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

The D Brief: US helped Ukraine wargame; Milsat tech needs; Awards for Afghanistan evac; Taiwan downs drone; And a bit more...

  • Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech

US Military Satellites Need to Get Smarter, More Self-Reliant

Future satellites should understand their environment, act autonomously, and be less reliant on Earth for refuel, Space Command’s deputy commander says.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Poll: Half of Americans Say Sending Troops to Afghanistan Was ‘A Mistake’

Less than one-quarter believe the two-decade conflict made America safer.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Policy

Defense Civilians To Get Average 4.6% Pay Raise in 2023

Biden formalizes plan to raise federal workers' pay.

  • Erich Wagner
Threats

The D Brief: Nuclear inspectors in Ukraine; More aid coming; US foils Iran robot-boat theft; Navy’s first female COB; And a bit more...

  • Jennifer Hlad, Jacqueline Feldscher and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

Greenland's Melting Ice Has Locked In 10 Inches of Ocean Rise, Study Finds

Observations show the ice sheet is liquifying faster than models predicted.

  • Alun Hubbard , The Conversation
Policy

Army Prep Course Aims to Pull Youth Up to Recruiting Standards

Pilot program teaches students math, vocab, test-taking, and military discipline.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Iranian Navy Tries To Steal US Unmanned Vessel At Sea

This is the first time someone has tried to take one of 5th Fleet’s unmanned vessels.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
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