Threats

Top US Air Force official in Mideast outlines risks of Rafah invasion

AFCENT’s Grynkewich also says the future of warfare is playing out “in front of our very eyes.”

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Navy programs, delayed; Downing drones in Syria; Israel attack in Damascus; Ukraine raises draft age; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

The Navy wants to make info-warfare training ubiquitous

The plan is to open three new training centers and integrate nearly two dozen systems into the live, virtual, constructive training environment.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

Pentagon will use commercial space assets in military operations, under new plan

The unclassified document aims “to be transparent” about what the military needs and how private companies fit in.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Science & Tech

The Air Force is quietly revolutionizing parts replacement

A startup's robotic system that fits on a truck could replace sprawling die-based factories.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

The Pentagon gets a cyber czar

Upon confirmation, the new assistant defense secretary for cyber policy will oversee spending on network operations, outreach to industry, and more.

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

Today's D Brief: Drones vs. factories; GE’s engine spinoff; USAFA’s diversity struggle; New job for Cold-War crane; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

Moscow attack shows growing reach of ISIS-K. Could the US be next?

The group certainly aspires to mount a major attack in a Western capital.

  • Sara Harmouch, The Conversation
Threats

Today's D Brief: Kyiv’s drone ambitions; Russian airstrikes, tallied; WestPac patrol plans; First-ever ASD for tech; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Air Mobility commander pushes for connectivity for outdated mobility fleet

Minihan said he wishes his planes were better able to communicate as the command delivers aid to Gaza.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy; ATACMS for Kyiv?; Manila vows response to Chinese water cannons; New USAF combat wings; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Patrick Tucker
Threats

With Red Hill’s tanks virtually empty, closure task force begins work

The redistribution of fuel to locations around the Pacific “will really make us safer,” commander says.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Giving ATACMS to Ukraine no longer as risky, says Joint Chiefs chairman

The United States is becoming more comfortable giving Ukraine the long-sought weapons.

  • Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems

The Pentagon wants to help boost cybersecurity for small contractors

A new strategy outlines how the Defense Department plans to increase security and strengthen relationships across the industrial base.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Science & Tech

Sentinel flight test delayed more than 2 years

The ICBM program is facing a massive cost overrun and program delays.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

New Air Force combat wings could deploy in 2 years

The service recently announced a major shakeup to prep for war with China.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Secretive airstrip near Yemen; USAF chief Allvin, in conversation; Russia-North Korea cargo flights continue; Is this the end for towed howitzers?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Patrick Tucker
Business

Defense officials tease new commercial space strategies

The documents would detail how the Pentagon and Space Force want to use private space companies for military missions.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 147: The state of the Space Force

Here are the first conversations from our annual State of Defense interview series.

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

The future is ‘not bright’ for towed artillery, Army general says

Light infantry units also need more indirect fire systems, Gen. Rainey said.

  • Sam Skove
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