Defense One

Policy

Top US General Slams Confederacy As ‘Treason’, Signals Support For Base Renaming

“Those generals fought for the institution of slavery,” Gen. Mark Milley told a House hearing.

Katie Bo Williams
July 9, 2020

Policy

Army Was Reviewing More Than Confederate Base Names, Officials Reveal

Among the potential friction points eyed were Army National Guard units with nicknames honoring Confederate leaders.

Katie Bo Williams
July 8, 2020

Business

'How Much and How Fast': Biden Watchers Anticipate Defense Spending Crunch

Part 4: From the size of the US military to outdated 'legacy' weapons, experts say something has to give.

Marcus Weisgerber
July 2, 2020

Policy

We Don’t Have Enough Cash to Build New Nuclear Weapons, Says Air Force Chief

Nukes or conventional weapons, “the current budget does not allow you to do both,” says Gen. Dave Goldfein, suggesting Congress create a separate account.

Marcus Weisgerber
July 1, 2020

Policy

History Will Judge the Complicit

Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?

Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic
July 1, 2020

Science & Tech

How Biden Would Wage Great Power Competition

Part 3: While Trump chooses go-it-alone, Biden wants allies and partners “at the forefront” of U.S. foreign policy. But his options to renew old agreements are limited.

Patrick Tucker
July 1, 2020

Threats

What Putin’s New Constitution Means for Russia and the West

A series of constitutional amendments will cement Putin’s hold on power, change Russian life, and give the West fewer options for dealing with him.

Patrick Tucker
June 30, 2020

Policy

Political Fight Over Russian Bounty on US Troops Appears to Warp Intel Debate

Democrats suspect the White House is trying to paint the assessment as less solid than it is.

Katie Bo Williams
June 30, 2020

Policy

Biden’s China Policy Starts With Building a Stronger America

Part 2: The candidate’s surrogates are outlining a plan to beat China’s leaders, not change them.

Katie Bo Williams
June 30, 2020

Ideas

SPECIAL REPORT: What if Biden Wins?

Part 1: Here’s what the world should expect from Joe Biden.

Kevin Baron
June 30, 2020

Ideas

I Am Vanessa Guillen

I, too, was harassed, belittled, groped, touched, rubbed, threatened, assaulted, and demeaned. I was raped. Military justice needs to change.

Erin Kirk-Cuomo
June 30, 2020

Policy

Trump Says Wisconsin Shipyard’s ‘Location’ Swayed Navy’s Frigate Award

The president also claims he’s made the service’s ships more beautiful.

Marcus Weisgerber
June 25, 2020

Policy

The Pentagon's Research Chief and His Deputy Are Resigning

Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.

Marcus Weisgerber
June 23, 2020

Ideas

Now Who’s Weak on China? Bolton Paints Trump as Ignorant and Servile

The GOP’s reelection effort to deflect criticism on ‘Beijing Biden’ is destroyed by Trump’s former national security advisor.

Kevin Baron
June 17, 2020

Science & Tech

Chinese Students Are Key to US National Security, Eric Schmidt Says

Google CEO-turned-DoD advisor pushes back on notion that turning Chinese students away will keep America safer.

Patrick Tucker
June 17, 2020

Ideas

Milley's Chance to Right His ‘Mistake’

The Joint Chiefs chairman now says he was wrong to walk with the president. Will he survive to push back a second time?

Kevin Baron
June 11, 2020

Policy

Trump To Sanction ICC Officials Investigating Alleged US War Crimes In Afghanistan

The court’s top prosecutor found that the U.S. military may have committed “torture.”

Katie Bo Williams
June 11, 2020

Policy

Trump Vows to Keep Confederates’ Names on US Army Bases

As the military wrestles with racism and its symbols, the commander-in-chief draws a line.

Bradley Peniston
June 10, 2020

Ideas

We Need Joe Biden

Donald Trump has failed. Our national cohesion and security can’t wait another five years.

Michèle Flournoy and Kathleen Hicks
June 9, 2020

Policy

Trump Appointee to Foreign Aid Agency Has Denounced Liberal Democracy and 'Our Homo-Empire'

USAID's new deputy White House liaison has condemned the “tyrannical LGBT agenda” and celebrated Hungary’s right-wing prime minister as “the shining champion of Western civilization.”

Yeganeh Torbati, ProPublica
June 8, 2020

“Those generals fought for the institution of slavery,” Gen. Mark Milley told a House hearing.

Among the potential friction points eyed were Army National Guard units with nicknames honoring Confederate leaders.

Part 4: From the size of the US military to outdated 'legacy' weapons, experts say something has to give.

Nukes or conventional weapons, “the current budget does not allow you to do both,” says Gen. Dave Goldfein, suggesting Congress create a separate account.

Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?

Part 3: While Trump chooses go-it-alone, Biden wants allies and partners “at the forefront” of U.S. foreign policy. But his options to renew old agreements are limited.

A series of constitutional amendments will cement Putin’s hold on power, change Russian life, and give the West fewer options for dealing with him.

Democrats suspect the White House is trying to paint the assessment as less solid than it is.

Part 2: The candidate’s surrogates are outlining a plan to beat China’s leaders, not change them.

Part 1: Here’s what the world should expect from Joe Biden.

I, too, was harassed, belittled, groped, touched, rubbed, threatened, assaulted, and demeaned. I was raped. Military justice needs to change.

The president also claims he’s made the service’s ships more beautiful.

Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.

The GOP’s reelection effort to deflect criticism on ‘Beijing Biden’ is destroyed by Trump’s former national security advisor.

Google CEO-turned-DoD advisor pushes back on notion that turning Chinese students away will keep America safer.

The Joint Chiefs chairman now says he was wrong to walk with the president. Will he survive to push back a second time?

The court’s top prosecutor found that the U.S. military may have committed “torture.”

As the military wrestles with racism and its symbols, the commander-in-chief draws a line.

Donald Trump has failed. Our national cohesion and security can’t wait another five years.

USAID's new deputy White House liaison has condemned the “tyrannical LGBT agenda” and celebrated Hungary’s right-wing prime minister as “the shining champion of Western civilization.”

Thank you!