Ideas
National Security in the Age of Pandemics
We cannot reduce the danger and damage of the next pandemic by merely adding it to the ever-expanding laundry list of missions we expect the military to handle.
Policy
‘It Doesn’t Add Up To Me’: Current and Former Navy Officials Question Captain’s Abrupt Dismissal
“Why wasn’t there an investigation done before the captain was relieved?” one former senior official asked.
Science & Tech
New Satellites Will Be a Big Step in the Pentagon’s Plan to Link Everything
A new “transport layer” constellation will help distribute tactical data — but won’t have defenses against anti-satellite weapons.
Business
Lockheed Adds 1,000 Employees Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Wants to Hire 5,000 More
The defense giant also said it would give bonuses to employees who can’t work from home.
Threats
Thousands of Federal Employees Have The Coronavirus
Many more are quarantined due to possible exposure as employees are on the frontlines fighting COVID-19 and providing essential services.
Threats
Aircraft Carrier Captain Fired For ‘Poor Judgement’ In Sending Coronavirus Letter
Acting Secretary Modly’s Thursday decision to sack the skipper of Theodore Roosevelt was quickly criticized as retaliation for embarrassing Navy leaders.
Threats
Exclusive: US Army Wants To Train Hundreds of Soldiers in Coronavirus ‘Safety Bubbles’
Entire companies and battalions could be isolated in the field for a month, Secretary McCarthy said in an interview.
Ideas
Let Them Work From Home
The coronavirus is the push the Pentagon needs to become a 21st century workplace.
Ideas
The COVID-19 Models Probably Don't Say What You Think They Say
If they accurately predict the future, we've done something wrong.
Business
US Navy Speeds Weapon Buys To Keep Small Suppliers Afloat Amid Coronavirus
The service has already accelerated deals for anti-air missiles and submarine-hunting planes.
Science & Tech
How the Marine Corps Plans to Become Lighter, Nimbler, More Unmanned
The Force Design 2030 report discards tanks and doubles UAV squadrons.
Policy
Russian Cargo Plane With Medical Supplies Lands in New York
Moscow seized the opportunity to promote its fulfillment of a U.S. purchase order.
Defense Systems
DOD issues permission slips for workers in national capital region
The Defense Department issued memos and permission letters for personnel working in the Washington, D.C. region as local and state governments' stay-at-home orders go into effect.
Threats
US Sailors Pour Off Aircraft Carrier and Into Coronavirus Isolation on Guam
Navy leaders praise ship’s captain for urgent evacuation request; 3,700 will leave the ship within days.
Ideas
The Coronavirus Teaches Us Not to Let Trump Press the Nuclear Button
Some of the president’s poor decisions on COVID-19, like proposing to reopen the nation by Easter, have been reversed. But a presidential decision to start nuclear war cannot be.
Ideas
We Must Continue Fighting Terrorism as Relentlessly as the Coronavirus
There’s no miracle drug for stopping terrorism. It is controllable, but never curable.
Defense Systems