Policy
Trump Told the VA to Order ‘a Lot’ of Ketamine for Vets
The president wants to make a controversial new nasal spray available to depressed veterans. The agency says it will consider incorporating the drug after it has more data.
Threats
The Biggest Winner Of the Japan-South Korea Dispute? China
The Pentagon is on edge after Seoul ends an intelligence-sharing agreement with Tokyo.
Policy
The Pentagon Is Almost Two Years Late On Efficiency Reforms
Little progress have been made on various requirements ordered in the 2018 authorization act, GAO found.
Ideas
Esper’s Foot-Dragging on Mega-Cloud Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test
The new defense secretary needs to stand up to his boss, who is inappropriately meddling in a Pentagon contract.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Is Turning to Nature to Solve Its Most Complex Problems
DARPA is exploring ways to harness chemical reactions, biological processes and other natural phenomena to build a more efficient computer.
Defense Systems
Lawmaker sounds alarm on supply chain risk
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) wants the Defense Department to shore up cyber vulnerabilities in the defense supply chain and says the newly formed Cyberspace Solarium Commission could help.
Business
The A-10 Warthog Is Sticking Around for At Least Another Decade
After years of trying to retire the much-in-demand attack jet, the Air Force is putting new wings on 112 more planes.
Ideas
Ep. 54: Defense Intelligence Agency’s Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley
The general answered 10 questions about Afghanistan, China, North Korea and more.
Policy
Trump Threatens to ‘Release’ ISIS Fighters into France, Germany
The president wants European governments to repatriate and try citizens being held by Syrian resistance forces.
Ideas
Trump Has Defected from the Free World
The president crossed an important line when he canceled a meeting with the Danish prime minister.
Science & Tech
DHS is Collecting Biometrics on Thousands of Refugees Who Will Never Enter the US
Most refugees who apply for asylum never set foot in the United States, but a UN agreement allows DHS and its partners to build biometric profiles on them.
Ideas
It’s Time for a NATO-China Council
Such a group would help to collectively engage Beijing, which prefers to deal with countries in isolation.
Science & Tech
Military Scientists Harness AI To Fight Synthetic Opioids
A DIA group that scans millions of websites is overwhelming law enforcement with solid tips.
Threats
US Army: No Afghanistan Withdrawal Plans Yet
“We have not received any direction to do anything at this point,” says Acting Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.
Science & Tech
The US Military's AI Can't Find Targets On Its Own — Yet, Top USAF General Says
The Air Combat Command leader says the tools are still learning.
Threats