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Biden to reverse Trump decision to move Space Command to Alabama
The decision to keep the command at its current home in Colorado will surely enrage Alabama politicians.
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Tanker program adds 9 ships to fuel US military in a crisis
Three companies will each provide three ships.
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Expect new cybersecurity rule in September, DOD tells contractors
The White House appears ready to review the proposed cybersecurity standard for defense companies.
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Congress may stymie Air Force plan to start retiring F-15Es
The service aims to save $2.9 billion by getting rid of 119 fighter jets.
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NSA-CIA veteran tapped to be National Cyber Director, a job vacant for six months
Harry Coker Jr., who led the CIA's open-source efforts, will flesh out the new National Cyber Strategy, if he's confirmed.
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Biden picks Air Force's vice chief as its next top officer
But Gen. Dave Allvin may be ensnared by Sen. Tuberville's blanket hold on senior promotions.
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Tuberville’s hold stalling more than 100 Air Force, Space Force promotions
The senator’s hold also hurts military families, officials say.
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Franchetti chosen to become the first woman to lead the US Navy
Adm. Samuel Paparo, rumored to be the recommended pick for CNO, will instead be nominated to helm INDOPACOM.
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China, Russia are eroding the US electronic-warfare advantage, lawmakers say
The Pentagon needs to change its passive approach to spectrum management, EW capabilities, said bipartisan chairs of the Congressional Electromagnetic Warfare Working Group.
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Central, Eastern European pressure improved Ukraine's outcome at NATO summit, experts say
European diplomats praised the results, which one said overcame White House resistance.
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America's Pacific allies want more joint exercises, short-supply munitions
China’s neighbors are learning from the Ukraine war—including the value of long-range fires.
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Space Force opens marketplace, launches test initiative to get new tech faster
The service's weeks-old Commercial Space Office serves as a hub for several efforts to accelerate acquisition of next-gen tech.
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France is already sending Ukraine long-range missiles
Ambassador puts timeframe on Macron’s Tuesday announcement as U.S. lawmakers up pressure on Biden.
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Proposed marijuana waivers acknowledge blunt recruiting truths
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to remove a barrier to joining the U.S. military.
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Ukraine disappointed, but NATO summit sees progress on several fronts
Sweden is expected to get a formal OK for membership and the alliance is to release new battle plans. There's even a sidelines commitment to Ukraine.
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Tuberville blocks Marine confirmation, leaving Corps with an acting commandant
Gen. David Berger relinquished his position hours before the motion, handing authorities over to Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith.
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Tuberville holds on military nominations hurting readiness against China, says Deputy Defense Sec
From NDAA amendments and ‘poison pill’ spending bills to promotion holds, Republicans' efforts are frustrating Pentagon officials.
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House, Senate China Hawks Concerned White House Will Let TikTok Stay in the US
Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.
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'No Regrets': Gen. Berger Defends Force Design Decisions
The danger of not modernizing was “very clear, not just gut feel,” says outgoing commandant.
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