Threats
Afghanistan Drawdown Continues Despite Violence, Ghani Announcement
The Afghan president said that his side would be resuming “offensive” operations against the Taliban.
Ideas
Hong Kong Is Losing its Freedom
What should Washington do as the PRC increases pressure on Hong Kong — and Taiwan?
Ideas
2020 Could Be 'Darkest Winter in Modern History,' COVID Whistleblower Says
The United States dropped the ball early in the pandemic, and remains unready for painful months to come, Rick Bright tells Congress.
Ideas
No, ISIS Isn’t Resurging Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
A spate of recent attacks show the group’s capabilities haven’t advanced in a year.
Business
Coronavirus Hampering Defense Contractor Operations, Reader Survey Finds
It’s harder to win business amid a pandemic, said one-third of industry respondents in a Defense One reader survey.
Policy
62% Disapprove of Trump’s Coronavirus Response, Reader Survey Finds
Most respondents feel “less safe” because of the president’s actions. Esper gets higher marks, but many fear premature reopening.
Science & Tech
Air Force Leaders Fret As Another Satellite Maker Declares Bankruptcy
Service leaders are asking for Congressional help in shoring up the defense industrial base.
Science & Tech
Iran Is Increasing Its Military and Cyber Activity, Report Says
After a big drop in April, Iran’s conventional military activity is up. Cyber operations never slowed down.
Ideas
Under Real Tyranny, You Don’t Get to March Around with Assault Rifles
The protestors were respected, and left unharmed, because we have the rule of law.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Task Force Turns to Data to Shape COVID-19 Response
The group aims to use models and information to judge risks to the Defense Department and its missions.
Threats
A ‘Mass Breakout’ of ISIS from Syrian Prisons Remains a Risk, Pentagon Watchdog Says
The coalition has had “little or no direct access” to the facilities since Turkey’s October invasion.
Ideas
The GAO Is Wrong about the Air Force’s Next-Gen Battle-Management System
The ABMS needs to evolve quickly, not conform to industrial-age requirements and schedules.
Defense Systems
ODNI shakes up cyber structure
A consolidation of the cyber offices at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is just one piece of a sweeping re-org announced by the spy agency late Friday that includes the elimination of one of four directorates.
Defense Systems
Navy IT looks beyond COVID-19
The Navy's network operations, like most federal agencies, scrambled to shift to completely remote workforce, but the experience has also shifted workers' network expectations.
Defense Systems
Is an economic focus on earnings killing U.S. innovation?
The head of DOD's Defense Innovation Unit suggested that any technology race with China commands a dramatic shift in U.S. market strategies.
Defense Systems