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US partners in Asia can act as ‘counterweight’ to China, says Army Pacific commander

“Each of these nations out here are working to defend their national sovereignty,” Gen. Charles Flynn said Wednesday.

  • Patrick Tucker
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Air Force clearing out jungles in Pacific to bolster airfield options

But additional funding for these efforts may be held up by budget impasse on Capitol Hill, Pacific Air Forces commander says.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: US upgrades Vietnam ties; Kim heads to Russia; Ukraine vows fight into winter; Navy, Air Force confirmation hearings; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 132: The Pentagon’s new drone fixation

We dig into the new Replicator initiative, and explore Anduril's recent UAV-firm acquisition.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

China is honing runway-repair teams

In a Pacific conflict, sustained air operations will turn on the ability to keep airfields open.

  • Thomas Corbett and Peter W. Singer
Threats

Today's D Brief: New takes on Taiwan; Arms-export twist; UK’s next defense chief; West Point surprise; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

A year after China cut mil-to-mil contacts with US, a hint of thaw?

INDOPACOM commander met with Chinese military delegation, Pentagon confirms.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Another PUC for the 82nd; New Philippines port?; Russia tempts Türkiye; Europe’s radioactive boars; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Policy

Marines order safety review after deadly Osprey crash

DOD: too early to say whether Sunday’s incident was related to earlier ‘hard clutch’ problem.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine strikes inside Russia, which hits Kyiv; Maui response; Gabon coup; Whistleblower’s big payday; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Policy

‘Quite the eerie feeling’: Navy divers complete search for remains in Lahaina Harbor

The Pentagon’s task force is now distributing fuel and potable water in Maui.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

Pentagon seeks missile defense integration with Australia

U.S. and Australia deepen military partnership on technology.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Air Force expanding number of bases in Pacific over next decade

But the exact number depends on how much money the service gets in the future.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Wagner chief, dead?; Ukraine’s strategy; Arms for Taiwan; N. Korea’s failed launch; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Auctioning off Wall materials; India’s moon landing; More kids killed by guns; S. Korea’s air-raid drill; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Belarus evac warning; NorK missile test; Russian bomber downed; Army SOF study; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: POTUS to Maui; Ukraine’s prospects; Russia’s purchases; New Army ads; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
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Today's D Brief: F-16s cleared for Ukraine; US-Japan-S.Korea summit; Spies target space firms; Deadly days in Tripoli; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Hundreds airlifted from wildfires; Navy’s Large Scale lessons; N. Korea’s next move; Army signatures; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Maui toll, rising; More arms for Ukraine; Base renamings; MiG crashes in Michigan; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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