Policy

New Air Force combat wings could deploy in 2 years

The service recently announced a major shakeup to prep for war with China.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Secretive airstrip near Yemen; USAF chief Allvin, in conversation; Russia-North Korea cargo flights continue; Is this the end for towed howitzers?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Patrick Tucker
Business

Defense officials tease new commercial space strategies

The documents would detail how the Pentagon and Space Force want to use private space companies for military missions.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 147: The state of the Space Force

Here are the first conversations from our annual State of Defense interview series.

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

The future is ‘not bright’ for towed artillery, Army general says

Light infantry units also need more indirect fire systems, Gen. Rainey said.

  • Sam Skove
Exclusive Science & Tech

Lawmakers want answers from Pentagon on AI developments with Australia, UK

Senators are seeking more information about AI safety within the AUKUS program.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Cross-border violence in Israel; Lukashenko’s wrinkle; Army’s drone platoons; Navy’s robot ships; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Patrick Tucker
Threats

Army announces plan to help spread commercial drones across infantry units

Army also hopes ordering more Coyote drone interceptors will eventually drive down cost.

  • Sam Skove
Science & Tech

The Navy is using robot ships to deter human smuggling out of Haiti

4th Fleet’s experiments with unmanned systems are a “game changer” for monitoring illicit activity, commander says

  • Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech

What is the Space Force’s new Futures Command?

Officials announced a fourth field command as part of the Air Force’s massive reoptimization effort.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

Army mulls introducing robot platoon into armored brigades

The platoons would be able to use a variety of drones, and swap out components as needed for missions.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: USCG help with Baltimore bridge collapse; Israeli military chief to the Pentagon; Netanyahu angry over UN ceasefire; USAF wishlist; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Lauren C. Williams
Science & Tech

Meet the Army’s tech incubator

Army Applications Lab turns five this year—and boasts that the startups it has worked with raised nearly $1 billion in funding.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

The Islamic State’s Afghanistan-based affiliate is emerging as a global menace

ISIS-K’s bombing in Moscow shows the group's increasingly deadly reach.

  • Javed Ali
Threats

Cyber Force? Report argues for new armed service

The study, which involved interviews with active-duty and retired U.S. military officers, calls for an independent Cyber Force with 10,000 people.

  • David DiMolfetta
Policy

Air Force’s wishlist includes money for parts and readiness

The $3.5 billion “unfunded priorities” list also includes money for exercises and military construction projects.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

Marines trade slow ships for drones and supply caches as they prep for modern warfare

Fulfilling sweeping modernization plans are “challenging,” but there's been progress with prepositioned stocks and drones.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: Terrorism in Moscow; Iraqi PM gets WH invite; Houthis attack Chinese tanker; Shakeup at Boeing; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

How to keep China out of the Pentagon’s weapons

The U.S. military should take a page from the cybersecurity playbook.

  • Glenn S. Gerstell and Andrea McFeely
Science & Tech

Army puts drones front and center in unfunded wishlist

List includes commercial drones for infantry units, plus more counter-drone gear.

  • Sam Skove
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