Threats
Number of Foreign Companies Within Defense Supply Chain Grew Over Past Decade, Report Says
Reliance on foreign suppliers in the defense industrial base rose—notably in packaged software and IT services—even as calls for reshoring increase, according to a new report.
Ideas
The Navy Needs More Ships — and Vision, Too
From shipyards to sea, the Navy needs to show more passionate leadership articulating what its future must be, and why.
Policy
Top Two Homeland Security Officials Are Serving Illegally, GAO Rules
Both acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf and second in command Ken Cuccinelli were unlawfully appointed to their posts, watchdog says.
Ideas
We Need to Reorganize More than the Military
U.S. defense and diplomacy needs a major redesign to get serious about strategic competition with China and Russia.
Ideas
What Do You Tell Young Americans Doubting the Military’s Moral Compass?
After scandals, pardons, and protests, military and civilian leaders have some work to do rebuilding public trust.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon’s AI Factory Gets a Powerful New Tool
The Joint Common Foundation aims to help the Department to standardize and secure its data and make it easier to find.
Defense Systems
Protecting emerging and existing technology investments with escrow
A technology escrow program can protect the interests of the Defense Department and its contractors by mitigating risks should contractual default occur.
Ideas
Who Decides Who Is a ‘Domestic Enemy’?
The short answer: not the Joint Chiefs chairman. The longer answer is more interesting.
Science & Tech
Adding Sensors Saves Ammo, Army Network Testers Find
In a Thursday test, Sentinel radars helped air-warfare operators down simulated missiles with fewer interceptors.
Ideas
NATO Must Move Out Smartly on 5G
Beyond the security concerns, next-gen wireless technology promises a battlefield revolution.
Science & Tech
Here’s the Theme Driving the US Army’s New Communications Tech
Pilot programs are seeking ways to keep battlefield data flowing despite the enemy’s best efforts.
Policy
Harris’ Foreign Policy Looks Mainstream, But Remains a Bit of a Mystery
But will it matter in an election that is likely to turn on domestic issues?
Ideas
The Military Won’t Save Us – and You Shouldn’t Want Them To
It’s deeply irresponsible, not to mention organizationally nonsensical, to suggest that Gen. Milley should evict an election-losing Trump from the White House.
Threats