Ideas

The military must remain nonpartisan. America depends on it

The soldiers who cheered partisan applause lines at Fort Bragg, and their leaders, erred in a spectacular way.

Threats

Defense One Radio, Ep. 181: What the Army is learning about FPV drones

The 173rd Airborne Brigade's commander unpacks lessons from recent exercises in Lithuania and Tunisia.

Science & Tech

Army scrambles to improve drone training

One unit created its own virtual trainer with software used by Ukrainian troops.

Ideas

The US Army is too light to win

Too much of its force is under-armored and under-gunned.

Threats

Land forces tool up for potential Pacific conflict

Army, Marines pursue transformation, while exercises with partner nations grow more sophisticated.

Science & Tech

3rd ID experiments with new tank formations at Germany training rotation

The Army’s first armored Transformation-in-Contact unit is integrating 3D-printed drones for greater “massing of effects.”