Policy

Foreign Governments Scramble To Leave Afghanistan Amid Violence and Chaos

"It’s sad that the West has done what it’s done," says UK defense secretary as NATO, UN, G7 react to Taliban takeover.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

You Can’t Buy a Cause

Examining the roots of the Afghanistan forces’ collapse.

  • Mark Kimmitt
Threats

Today's D Brief: Afghanistan's uncertain new chapter; Tragedy at Kabul; Lives in limbo; Lingering Qs; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

The Pentagon Needs a Strategy That Does Not Hinge on Fragile Networks

A failed wargame should make us think twice about “connect-everything” plans.

  • Dan Grazier
Threats

Taliban Take Presidential Palace as Kabul Falls With Americans, Afghans Still Trapped

U.S. races yet another 1,000 troops to Kabul. Total force on ground to jump to 6,000 within days.

  • Tara Copp and Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

We Never Did What Was Necessary in Afghanistan

We lost. It’s painful and infuriating, but a few more troops and a little more time would change nothing.

  • Al Pessin
Threats

Biden Sends Another 1,000 Troops to Secure Evacuation as Taliban Advance in Afghanistan

Rerouted 82nd Airborne battalion will bring total U.S. force there to 5,000.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

The US Spent $83 Billion Training Afghan Forces. Why Did They Collapse So Quickly?

The U.S. is rushing enough airpower to evacuate thousands as the Taliban advances on Kabul.

  • Tara Copp
Policy

Some Veterans Say Republicans are Blocking Their Ability to Vote

Democrats and veterans groups say the bill would expand access to early and mail-in voting, which can make voting easier for disabled veterans

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Business

Defense Business Brief: Questions loom about Lockheed Martin-Aerojet deal; New Skunkworks factory; Warren aide tapped for top Pentagon policy position, and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

The Taliban Captured Helicopters. Can They Capture an Air Force?

These are the lethal warplanes that could fall under Taliban control.

  • Marcus Weisgerber and Tara Copp
Ideas

John Allen: Biden Must Reverse His Decision to Quit Afghanistan

The administration must act now. Here’s what they must do.

  • John R. Allen
Threats

Today's D Brief: Kabul's grim future; Plot twist for Boko Haram; Space debris tracker; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

The Army Brief: Soldiers return to Kabul; Civilian director at CID; Masks at trade shows; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

Biden’s Allies Defend Afghanistan Withdrawal Amid Taliban Surge

“Another fifty years wouldn’t change anything,” said Sen. Chris Murphy.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Policy

Pentagon Sends 3,000 Troops to Secure Kabul Airport as US Evacuates Embassy Staff, Interpreters

Secretary Austin is also requesting additional military aircraft be ready to assist, rapidly get personnel out.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

The Naval Brief: Large Scale Exercise starts; New secretary visits sailors; Robot gas stations; and more

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Taliban march on; China's stealth jets; Space Force eyeing CENTCOM; USAF's new pocket policy; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Caitlin M. Kenney and Jennifer Hlad
Defense Systems

State Department expands push to the cloud

The State Department wants to go all in on the cloud, starting with a new multiplatform toolset to add flexibility and innovation to IT services.

  • Chris Riotta, Defense Systems
Defense Systems

DOD looks for answers on GPS data spoofing

The Defense Department is looking for technology solutions to obviate the growing threat of location data spoofing targeting satellite-based systems.

  • Lauren C. Williams, Defense Systems
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