Science & Tech
800-plus 'potential vulnerabilities and biases' may afflict AI-infused medical services
A DOD red team looked at the proposed use of large language models to summarize clinical notes and drive an advisory chatbot.
Science & Tech
Marines still targeting 2030 for Hornet replacement, despite F-35 delays
A California group commander explains how MCAS Miramar is prepping for the transition.
Policy
Trump's promise to build more warships is on a collision course with his deportation pledges
The president-elect's efforts to clamp down on immigration could make it hard for shipyards already facing workforce shortages.
Ideas
Lone-wolf attacks have become a hallmark of post-caliphate ISIS
The group's propaganda inspired the New Orleans attack, which proceeded without direct operational support.
Science & Tech
China’s escalating cyber attacks highlight Biden, Trump differences
The incoming administration aims to reduce government’s role in cybersecurity—but also to increase its offensive actions.
Ideas
2024 in review: Commentary
Defense One contributors gathered lessons from around the globe and looked ahead to the new administration.
Defense Systems
2024 in review: Defense systems
Satellites, bombers, and drones of every description are just some of the year's top systems stories.
Ideas
2024 in review: Space Force
The year saw challenges in orbit and on the ground as the young service continued to expand.
Ideas
2024 in review: Marine Corps
A new kind of regiment, more drones, and new techniques—and other stories about the Corps.
Ideas
2024 in review: Navy
Bracing for the future, grappling with shipbuilding woes, watching China—and more stories about the sea service.
Ideas
2024 in Review: Army
Lessons from the Ukraine war—and what might come next—dominated the news.
Science & Tech
2024 in review: Technology
China's "nuclear" sub, Ukraine's cheap sensors, Starlink in Russian hands, and other important tech stories.
Ideas
2024 in review: Business
The rise of the software contractors, wobbles among the old guard—and more defense-industry news of the year.
Policy
2024 in review: Policy
Preparing in the Pacific, learning from Ukraine, girding for a new administration—here are some of the policy stories that shaped the past year.
Defense Systems
Army eyes data platform upgrade for 2025
The service lengthened its contract with Palantir before releasing a sketch of its plans for its next-gen Army Data Platform.
Threats
Costs of the CR: Marines will miss full strength, and more
A continuing resolution is better than a shutdown, but it’s still a stopgap that hurts.
Ideas