In Syria, US Commanders Hold the Line — and Wait for Biden
By Katie Bo Williams

Troops maintain the status quo amid a counterterrorism success-turned-frozen war.

What Do We Know About China's Newest Missiles?
By Ma Xiu and Peter W. Singer

Much can be gleaned from open sources, from official announcements to commanders' online bios.

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Drones Could One Day Make Up 40% of a Carrier Air Wing, Navy Says
By Patrick Tucker

The Department's new unmanned plan directs focus not just on drones but on their "enabling technologies."

Defense Business Brief: Printed parts for broken weapons; GAO: F-35 plan unrealistic; ICBM lobby; and more.
By Marcus Weisgerber

The Iraq War Anniversary Should Remind Us the War on Terror Failed
By Julia Gledhill

We must start to correct course now by repealing the 2002 AUMF.

DARPA Aims to Boost US Manufacturing of Certain Chips
By Mila Jasper

Better processes for converting general-purpose chips to specialized ones would pay big dividends, agency says.

The Clearest Sign the Pandemic Could Get Worse
By The COVID Tracking Project

Another coronavirus outbreak is unfolding in Michigan.

Today's D Brief: Awkward in Anchorage; China's missiles; Face-recognition's future; Chow halls, rebranded; And a bit more.
By Ben Watson