Policy
She pushed to overturn Trump’s loss in 2020. Now she’ll help oversee US election security
Heather Honey has been appointed to a senior position in the Department of Homeland Security. State election officials and voting experts are concerned.
Threats
Refueling accidents tied to troubled KC-46 boom, investigations find
Permanent fixes for the Boeing tanker have yet to be fielded.
Defense Systems
Navy ‘looking forward’ to F/A-XX builder decision, air boss says
A naval sixth-gen fighter wasn’t going to happen this year, but Congress offers a lifeline.
Policy
Trump orders up 'quick reaction force' of Guard troops for law enforcement
Executive order tasks Hegseth with standing up a novel formation for nationwide deployment.
Ideas
RIP, JCIDS. Let’s stop writing requirements and start solving problems
Time to move from procedural compliance to championing ingenuity and results.
Ideas
What Western security guarantees for Ukraine might look like
At least five layers will be required for any peace deal.
Policy
New CNO vows new ‘engine of naval dominance’
It’s “the foundry”—the shore establishment—Adm. Daryl Caudle said at a Monday ceremony.
Defense Systems
The Army wants AI to aid in vehicle repairs
Alex Miller, the service’s chief tech officer, talks plans to use large language models and smart glasses for vehicle maintenance.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon plan to Americanize drone warfare
At drone experiment outside Indianapolis, various elements came together to reveal the way forward.
Policy
ODNI to shrink further under new reorganization plan
Tulsi Gabbard said her office will cut more staff as part of a restructuring aimed in part at “ending the weaponization of intelligence.”
Defense Systems
The Army is equipping its Black Hawks to launch drones
But how long will the venerable rotorcraft keep its central role as the service transforms?
Policy
Allvin’s surprise exit signals pivot for Air Force, not Hegseth pressure: sources
Former Air Combat Commander Gen. Wilsbach tops the list of potential replacements.
Defense Systems
USAF seeks ‘exact replica’ of Shahed drone to help develop defenses
Some U.S. companies are already showing off their versions.
Exclusive
Defense Systems
Pentagon reductions set back critical AI-data platform
After users flocked to Advana, DOD’s AI office laid out a plan to keep it growing. Then came DOGE.
Science & Tech