Threats
As Trump pushes ceasefire talks, Ukrainians push back with conditions
One Ukrainian lawmaker says Kyiv needs security guarantees and promised weapons.
Threats
Several Pentagon commands failed to keep good track of classified mobile devices, audit finds
IG criticizes SOCOM, EUCOM, DISA.
Ideas
How China is adopting battlefield lessons from Ukraine
A drone-assisted ambush of a Ukrainian tank drew particular notice by PLA analysts.
Defense Systems
Marines will spend nearly $1B to develop littoral warfighting, upgrade tactical systems
ManTech will do both jobs under two five-year contracts.
Science & Tech
Are AI defense firms about to eat the Pentagon?
Competitors are becoming collaborators in the industry’s hottest segment.
Threats
A Coast Guard commander miscarried. She nearly died after being denied care.
Tricare stuck to its denial even after her doctor said continuing the pregnancy would endanger her life.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 169: The Reagan National Defense Forum
A recap of this year's conference in Simi Valley, Calif.
Defense Systems
Navy F-35s can’t play well with others, so the service is betting big on sims
The service is bringing its hyper-realistic Joint Simulation Environment to more bases.
Policy
The defense policy bill is handing the Army a to-do list
Add anti-drone systems, make robotic targets, pick a point PEO for open source software—and more in the 2025 NDAA.
Policy
Lawmakers wonder: why don't we hack back against China?
One senator said his colleagues often ask national-security officials why American cyber forces don’t go on the attack more often.
Science & Tech
How the Air Force is preparing for the new administration
“I don't have angst. Quite frankly, I am ready to understand and adapt the force,” service chief says.
Science & Tech
Defense officials hopeful incoming administration keeps funding cutting-edge tech
Amid competing priorities, they pitched dual-use research as key to competing with China.
Threats
Climate stress is affecting US missions, driving conflict in Africa, official says
The second Trump administration will have to address climate realities one way or another, according to a deputy assistant defense secretary.
Ideas
The Army is too top-heavy
Surplus generals, swollen staffs, and excess headquarters drain headcount and resources from warfighting units.
Policy
