Policy
The Army Picked a Black Hawk Replacement — But the Fight May Have Just Begun
Sikorsky and Boeing are protesting the service choosing a Bell-made tiltrotor, and lawmakers are angry.
Ideas
We Don't Have the Missiles to Stop China. Time For Drone Swarms
Despite all the calls to boost production, the U.S. military will be short of key missiles for at least two years. It needs ways to win with what it has now.
Ideas
Want More Innovation? Get Out of Your Office and Talk to People
Advice from a former leader of the U.S. Army’s Rapid Equipping Force.
Policy
Military Must Recruit More Women, Immigrants for the Future Force, Experts Say
At symposium on building the all-volunteer force of 2040, panelists push back on criticism of diversity initiatives.
Business
Expect Big Replenishment Orders Soon, Army Tells Industry
February and March should bring contracts to replace weapons sent to Ukraine, acquisition chief says.
Policy
US Army Readies Ukraine Abrams Tank Options For Policymakers
Logistical details must be hashed out in the wake of Biden’s pledge.
Breaking News
Policy
US to Send 31 M1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine
They will join “hundreds” more armored vehicles arriving amid concerns about an anticipated Russian offensive.
Science & Tech
The Army’s Longtime Cloud Chief Looks Back—and Forward
Paul Puckett talks about what the service has accomplished in cloud computing since 2019, what’s left undone, and what’s next.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 115: Preparing for conflict in the Indo-Pacific
An Army two-star general explains his proposal to send a multi-domain task force to the region.
Ideas
Right Hands, Right Place: Why We Must Push Military Technology Experimentation to the Edge
The Pentagon will struggle to keep up with rapidly evolving threats unless it gets better at sending promising new gear to deployed troops.
Business
Army May Consider Buying Weapons Parts in Advance to Avoid Delays
The service should look at weapons buying “in a nonlinear way,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville said
Policy
Army Special Operators Seek to Reduce Suicide with ‘Bottom-Led’ Approach
Units have been ordered to develop anti-suicide efforts based on the USASOC's new strategy.
Policy
New Parental Leave Policy Could Help Retention, Recruiting
Mandated change gives 12 weeks’ leave to all new parents.
Defense Systems
Army Debuts Improved Smartphone-Friendly Pay System
Starting Jan. 17, more than 1 million soldiers will be able to try out the new, more automated HR system.
Policy
Pentagon Rescinds COVID-Vaccine Mandate
The move was required by the 2023 defense policy bill. Troops who were ejected for refusing the vaccine may petition for a change in their discharge status.
Ideas
The US Army Can Be the Joint Force's Contact Layer in the Pacific
Team a multi-domain task force with U.S. Army Forces Japan to keep tabs on China, boost deterrence, and—if necessary—fight until reinforcements arrive.
Policy
Bradleys, Self-Propelled Howitzers Head to Ukraine as More Difficult Fight in the South Awaits
The biggest U.S. aid package yet reflects new realities on the ground.
Science & Tech