Threats

Today's D Brief: China’s infiltration; Pentagon airstrike revelations; US confirms key ambassadors; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

My Children Live in Fear of US Drones

It is time to end America’s use of airstrikes that too often kill the innocent.

  • Ahmed Ali Jaber
Ideas

How Loitering Munitions Can Help Counter China

“Suicide drones” are already tapped to fill various roles, but more are needed, and faster.

  • Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman and Maj. Lauren Harrison
Business

Defense Business Brief: JUST IN: Boeing suspends vax mandate; NDAA clears Congress; UAE’s F-35 hardball; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Extremism rising; Moscow's nonstarter; Afghans to Europe; 'Brain-control' weapons; Cyber mercs; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

At Least 458 U.S. Crimes Tied to Extremism Involved Veterans, Active Duty Troops

The “underlying factors are not going away,” says one researcher.

  • Tara Copp
Ideas

800,000 Deaths

The number is so enormous that we risk becoming numb to its implications.

  • Clint Smith, The Atlantic
Threats

The Army Brief: Soldiers honored for valor; Vaccine deadline; Liberal defense priorities; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Science & Tech

This Army Reservist’s Formula Predicts the Inside Layout of Buildings from Satellite Photos

The ability to predict the placement of stairs, rooms, etc., could be a big help to tactical teams.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Diplomacy Is ‘No Longer Sufficient’ To Prevent Russian Escalation, Lithuanian Defense Chief Says

The U.S. should act now to punish Russia and help Ukraine, not wait for a full-scale invasion, Arvydas Anusauskas said.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

The Naval Brief: Unvaccinated discharges; Amphibious vehicles halted; Liberal defense voices lacking; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

Army Commanders Relieved Over Vaccine Refusal

Battalion COs among the six soldiers removed from their jobs as service deadline passes.

  • Elizabeth Howe
Threats

Today's D Brief: Army relieves officers over vaccine refusal; Record-setting defense budget advances; Marines' new AAV plan; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Defense Systems

Air Force tests out counter-drone technology

The easily transportable device uses high-power microwaves to disrupt drone swarms.

  • Shourjya Mookerjee
Defense Systems

Senate passes 2022 defense authorization bill

The Senate passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, 88-11, authorizing $740 billion for Defense Department spending, and $28 billion for other national security programs.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Defense Systems

JWCC is not a cloud 'competition'

The Pentagon's latest multi-cloud effort, the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability program, could change how the department buys enterprise services, according to a top defense IT official.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Defense Systems

How cyber gray zone conflict can shape conventional war

As gray zone conflict becomes the norm, the intelligence community may have to make some changes to adapt.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Policy

Three Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor

The awards are for actions during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

State Guards’ Vaccine Refusal Sets Up Fight with Feds

Six governors are rejecting the Pentagon’s order to inoculate their troops against COVID. Is a lawsuit next?

  • Tara Copp
Policy

Marines Remove AAVs From Deployment, Water Ops

The amphibious assault vehicle associated with the deadly 2020 sinking will no longer be used for deployments or offshore training.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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