Threats
The military says it’s ready to ‘fight tonight’ in the Pacific. Can it sustain that fight?
“We cannot win if our supply lines are 5,000 miles long,” says U.S. Forces Korea commander.
Science & Tech
Smaller, easier, smarter: what special operators want from AI
AI agents are coming to a special operations mission near you—if they can fit in the pack.
Threats
Space Force needs to prepare for an ‘in-person’ moon conflict with China, new report argues
Guardians need a human spaceflight program for future lunar missions, Mitchell Institute says.
Ideas
The Pentagon’s $54 billion bet on autonomous warfare
With new DAWG initiative, the DOD is attempting to fix a historically slow-moving, broken acquisition pipeline.
Policy
Gabbard to resign as director of national intelligence, citing husband’s health
Her exit marks the end of a 16-month tenure overseeing the nation’s spy agencies.
Defense Systems
General Atomics resumes drone-wingman flights after mishap
An investigation by the Air Force and the defense contractor led to a software change.
Policy
Key Army efforts pinned to lawmakers’ taste for a new reconciliation bill
White House puts funding for munitions, industrial development in precedent-breaking request.
Defense Systems
F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief
Warthog retirements have been delayed as officials look for a replacement platform.
Threats
‘Everybody is going underground’: CENTCOM head calls for new tech to hit buried targets
Adm. Brad Cooper was praised, and grilled, by lawmakers during his first HASC hearing.
Business
Navy greenlights low-rate production of drone refueler
A contract for three MQ-25A aircraft is expected this summer.
Policy
One year in, Army’s transformation efforts are under fire
Hegseth is rethinking his order to offload old systems and bring in new tech.
Science & Tech
A Ukrainian ground robot defended a position from Russian assault for six weeks
UGVs are beginning to replace infantry on Ukraine’s front lines.
Ideas
Why the Iran war is breaking the US‑European strategic alliance
The continent is learning that it must not count on Washington.
Exclusive
Defense Systems
Army probes Apache transmission problem as service rushes to ditch older helicopters
Pilots fear the woes and a new reduction in flight hours is a deadly combination.
Threats
AI-powered cyber effects are 'moving so fast, it’s scary': a former Pentagon CIO
Industry is pitching 'autonomous remediation' of network vulnerabilities.
Science & Tech
Even as drones usher in an era of ‘cheap kill,’ Army leaders look to what’s next
Uncrewed vehicles were everywhere at LANPAC—even above a general’s head.
Threats
HASC leader threatens Pentagon with ‘pain’ over canceled Europe deployment
Recent Trump-administration moves may drop troop presence below legal minimums.
Exclusive
Policy
Hegseth memo calls for sweeping, open-ended review of Pentagon's legal system
It’s the secretary's latest unusual move toward DOD’s military and civilian lawyers.
Threats