Threats

Shutdown would curtail long-term intelligence work at DOD

Routine spying activities conducted by NSA, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and others would continue, but some forward-looking intelligence planning would be halted, a department document shows.

  • David DiMolfetta
Policy

Agencies should prep for mass layoffs if shutdown occurs, White House says

OMB is requesting updated reduction-in-force plans even if a shutdown is averted.

  • Eric Katz
Policy

Senators question legality of strikes on alleged drug boats in Caribbean

The nominee to lead the Pentagon’s counterterror policy office declined to comment on the administration’s strategy.

  • Meghann Myers
Threats

The D Brief: U.S. troops observe Zapad drills; Air Force’s future; Jokes about killing; Cost of Guard’s DC mission; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: New industry strategies; National strategy debate; Taiwan’s Anduril missile; AI on every DOD desktop?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Senators call for election-security briefing from intel chief

“We are concerned that you may have directed the Intelligence Community (IC) to cease its intelligence reporting on this vital topic,” the senators wrote to the DNI.

  • David DiMolfetta
Policy

House NDAA would exempt Defense civilians from union ban

Two executive orders seek to ban federal unions on national-security grounds.

  • Erich Wagner
Policy

Joint Chiefs vice chairman nominee vows to reform procurement requirements process

Marine Gen. Christopher Mahoney supported the new vision for the Joint Requirements Oversight Council during a Thursday hearing.

  • Meghann Myers
Threats

The D Brief: Political violence in the USA; House’s NDAA; Intel centers may close; Old ICBMs may operate longer; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: NATO downs Russian drones; Gulf nations question US; HII’s AI; Speedboat questions linger; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Supreme Court is asked to allow White House to block $4B in foreign aid

A lower court held that the move deprives Congress of its constitutional power of the purse.

  • Jennifer Shutt, Stateline
Policy

Space Command HQ will move to Alabama, Trump says

Colorado’s use of mail-in voting influenced his decision, he said.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: New anti-drone office; Navy’s costly landing craft; EUCOM’s advice to industry; West Point purge; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Lauren C. Williams
Defense Systems

Navy ‘looking forward’ to F/A-XX builder decision, air boss says

A naval sixth-gen fighter wasn’t going to happen this year, but Congress offers a lifeline.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: The ‘feel-out’ summit; Vulcan, operational; Costly IT do-overs; Military vs. cartels; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Business

HII braces for sub slip, but sees growth in drones and mission systems

Domestic shipbuilders are getting a surge of support from the White House, Congress, and the Pentagon.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

The D Brief: ‘Automation everywhere’; Ukraine-aid support grows; Guard request, rebuffed; Missing-sailor mystery; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

More automation—that's what the pick to lead Pentagon weapons testing wants

Meanwhile, the comptroller nominee described the conditions needed for a clean audit.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

‘Fund first, ask questions later’ is a bad way to go

Handing $156 billion to the Pentagon with no clear plan invites not just waste but danger. Here's why.

  • Gabe Murphy
Threats

The D Brief: 4-star promotions now run through Trump; NSA’s top lawyer, fired; Europe’s defense buildup; DIU’s hydrogen bet; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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