Policy
In About-Face, Army Expects to Shrink Next Year
Chief of Staff McConville says recruiters need to reach families whose children have not served.
Business
Former Pentagon No. 2 Named Head of Defense Industry Group
The appointment comes after the former CEO clashed with the trade association’s board.
Business
Space Force Buys a Digital Twin of Orbital Space
Updated “minute-by-minute,” the Slingshot Aerospace tool is expected to improve training and real-world planning.
Threats
US Needs Better Climate Forecasting, Wargaming, Report Finds
“Considerable work left to do” in Pentagon’s climate efforts.
Science & Tech
Ukrainian Hackers Take Aim at Russian Artillery, Navigation Signals
Group says it has found several ways to keep lost units lost.
Science & Tech
Navy Picks HII’s Remus 300 for Lionfish Underwater Drone Program
Pencil-shaped vehicle is built to cooperate with other nearby drones.
Policy
Biden’s Nuke Review Omits ‘No First Use’, Kills Naval Cruise Missile
The president, who pledged during the campaign to use nuclear weapons only in response to a similar attack, declined to set that as U.S. policy.
Policy
Confederate Names and Symbols on Hundreds of Military Roads, Structures, Ships Under Review
Congress’ Naming Commission has revealed what else besides base names may get relabeled or removed—right down to a water tank.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Delays Department-wide Cloud, Again
Officials say they didn't expect to need so much time to choose among four bids for a $9 billion cloud contract.
Threats
Russia’s Kyiv Pullback is ‘Not a Real Withdrawal,’ Pentagon Warns
As Putin is repositioning forces to the Donbass area, “nobody should be fooling ourselves,” U.S. spokesman says.
Business
Boeing Poised to Score Billions in Biden’s Pentagon Budget Request
Meanwhile, Lockheed stands to lose. But don’t count Congress out.
Threats
New Budget Would Modify Planes, Pursue Hybrid Vehicles To Tackle Climate Change
The Pentagon’s 2023 proposal aims to reduce C-130 drag, modify KC-135 engines, and design a fuel-sipping airframe.
Threats
Russia Has Fired 'Multiple' Hypersonic Missiles Into Ukraine, US General Confirms
The stunt, likely meant to intimidate Ukraine and allies, has not had the effect Moscow intended.
Ideas
Let’s Correct a Misperception About Nuclear Modernization
An article left the impression that a new fuze would vastly increase the capability of our nuclear arsenal. It’s simply not the case.
Policy
