Threats
Military aircraft crashes skyrocketed from 2020 to 2024, new data shows
Possible causes include stagnating budgets and increased operations, experts said.
Business
Building maritime drones in months—not years—could be key to creating the Navy’s hybrid fleet
“That’s the kind of pace we need,” said House Armed Services Committee Vice Chair Rob Wittman.
Business
The military's acquisition reform push means 85% ready is good enough to start
A panel of industry executives talked about what that might require, and what it might mean.
Ideas
As we await the Pentagon’s posture review, here’s one country we should keep troops in
Lithuania is geographically vulnerable and strategically important—for several reasons.
Science & Tech
Can quantum sensing improve magnetic navigation? Pentagon thinks one company is on the right track
The Defense Department is looking to speed up deployment of new GPS alternatives.
Science & Tech
The pilot of an F-22 just controlled a drone wingman in flight
The General Atomics linkup is a first for the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft effort.
Policy
FBI Director Kash Patel waived polygraph tests for deputy, senior staff
No previous deputy director has received access to some of the country’s most sensitive secrets without passing a standard bureau background check, insiders say.
Ideas
Our nation requires three ARG/MEUs
The Marine Corps commandant underscores the necessity of the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit for projecting American strength and sustaining deterrence.
Policy
Army scraps PEOs in bid to streamline procurement, requirements processes
Big defense contractors have “conned” services into believing they need bespoke systems, the Army secretary said.
Policy
Shutdown deal adds $850M for B-21, Sentinel construction projects
Lawmakers boosted projects in the three-bill funding package that reopened the federal government on Wednesday.
Threats
One-stop shopping for counter-drone gear is aim of joint task force
The Army-led effort is also working on policy for buying and deploying C-UAS systems stateside.
Policy
Feds should get at least most backpay by Nov. 19, administration says
Lawmakers added a provision for full backpay after the White House suggested it might illegally prevent workers from getting their money.
Business
Anduril to build autonomous vessel prototype in Korea
The announcement is part of a new partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries—a leading shipbuilder worldwide.
Defense Systems