Threats

Military Pilots’ DNA May Hold Key to What’s Causing Their Prostate Cancers

Radars, magnetrons, and other toxic exposures may leave unique signatures on aviators’ cells, giving researchers the first evidence of cause.

Threats

US Spy Chief Warns Government Is Classifying Too Much Data

As the amount of data soars, so does the burden of reviewing classified data for its eventual declassification.

Threats

US, Russia Spar Over Ukraine At Confrontational U.N. Meeting

Russian official claims the U.S. is trying to “drive a wedge” between Moscow and Kyiv with “unfounded accusations.”

Ideas

How Irish Fishermen Took on the Russian Fleet and Won

The action illustrates how the private sector can help governments respond to Russian gray-zone aggression.

Business

Lockheed, Airbus Say They Would Build New Air Force Tankers in Alabama, Georgia

Team takes aim at service’s “bridge tanker” contract against likely rival Boeing.

Ideas

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Need Not Spiral Into War

Small diplomatic steps are pointing the way toward compromise.

Threats

Lawmakers Ask Biden To Make Sure DOD Follows Climate Rules

The Pentagon has said it will not seek an exemption to the climate goals.

Threats

‘Stand Down,’ Milley Warns Russia

Joint Chiefs chairman issues warning as Defense Secretary Austin says, "Conflict is not inevitable."

Threats

US to Russia: Explain Your Military Buildup to the UN

The UN Security Council will meet on Monday in the latest diplomatic move amid tensions.

Policy

Pentagon Names Army Units Tapped for Possible European Deployment

Defense spokesman cautions that these units have only been alerted, not activated, as tensions continue around Ukraine.

Threats

After 20 Years of Civilian Drone Strike Deaths, Pentagon Creates An Office to Stop More

The military keeps repeating mistakes and is not ready for future fights because the lessons learned have not been instilled throughout the DOD, an independent review found.

Threats

Blame Houthis, Not Saudis, for Lingering Yemen War, White House Says

“It takes two to get to a ceasefire and end the war and right now the onus is on the Houthis,” Brett McGurk said.