Policy
Army's hurry-up force-design ideas are due in March, chief says
Planners are working against a six-month deadline to recommend force-structure cuts and unit reconfigurations.
Policy
Feds shouldn't take ‘deferred resignation’ offer, warn employee groups, Democrats, experts
They say the purported severance package may lack a legal underpinning—and that Trump and Musk have been accused of reneging on promises to employees.
Science & Tech
How DeepSeek changed the future of AI—and what that means for national security
China’s breakthrough is an opportunity for American companies to build more efficient tools. That will also help the U.S. military.
Science & Tech
The Navy’s robot refueler is coming—even as the fleet works out integration
The MQ-25 will “unlock” other manned-unmanned teaming, naval aviation leader says.
Policy
Trump offers a buyout to all Defense civilians, other federal workers
How such a massive "deferred resignation" program would work in practice is unclear, both logistically and legally.
Business
Army contracts are not halted, Pentagon clarifies after service email provokes confusion
Response comes after emails circulated saying all new contracting was on hold pending a review.
Business
Full F-35 upgrade package might not happen this year, Lockheed says
The company also reported $2B in losses in 2024 on classified programs in its fourth-quarter earnings call.
Business
To limit Chinese influence on commercial tech partners, Pentagon plans big changes
Working with startups promises big innovation gains—and big security risks—for the Defense Department.
Policy
Air Force promises it’s ‘faithfully’ executing Trump’s orders
Gen. Allvin aimed to “dispel a rumor” regarding the removal of training materials related to Tuskegee Airmen and WASPs.
Policy
Trump fires multiple agency inspectors general—without proper notice, watchdogs say
At least a dozen were removed, including the IGs for the departments of Defense, State, and Energy, the Washington Post reported.
Policy
Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaker vote
The controversial Pentagon chief has pledged to be “laser-focused on warfighting.”
Policy
Air Force shutters quality of life working groups as Trump takes over the Pentagon
The groups had remained active, and even expanded, during Trump’s first term.
Policy
Memo details DOD's 10-day social-media pause
Border-related posts are excepted during the hiatus, which will be used to “refocus communications” around Trump’s priorities, the memo says.
Threats
Pilot shortage: new report calls for more Air Force fighters and larger Reserve
The Mitchell Institute report comes after Air Force Chief Gen. Allvin publicly called for a beefier Air Force.
Ideas
It's time for a new Key West agreement
Airpower, air defense, Marines’ role—all need revisiting, three-quarters of a century after the seminal roles-and-missions pact.
Threats