Threats
Without A New Draft, Russian Offensive Operations Are Over, US Intel Chiefs Say
It could take a decade before Russian ground forces are back to where they were before the war.
Defense Systems
Repent Your Abuses of Eavesdropping Law, Lawmakers Tell Intel Agencies
House pols want change as agencies seek renewal of FISA’s Section 702.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 123: The Discord leaks and what might lie ahead for Ukraine
Defense One’s Patrick Tucker and Sam Skove help explain where Russia's Ukraine invasion stands today, and what might unfold over the coming weeks and months.
Policy
This Agency’s Declassification Work Could Be a Model for Others
A new paper, based on consultations with government officials and others, looks at what the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has done in recent years.
Ideas
The NSA’s Brain Drain Has a Silver Lining
Agency leaders should use former employees to recruit new talent and cement public-private working relationships.
Threats
TikTok, COVID, and Chips: Senators and Intelligence Community Reinforce Diverse Threats Posed by China
During an annual hearing on the biggest threats to the United States, senators and top intelligence officials discussed China’s growing non-military influence.
Business
Intelligence Agencies Seek Better Ways to Buy IT and Emerging Tech
Many contracting offices are short-staffed, even though nearly 80% of the IC's budget goes to contractors.
Science & Tech
Defense One Radio, Ep. 117: Spies in the balloon?
We review the latest ups and downs in the U.S.-China relationship, which has been shaken by allegations of spying via aerostat.
Threats
Americans are Disturbingly ‘Ill-Informed and Naive’ on China, Navy’s Intel Chief Says
Recent balloon incident brought some attention to the possible threat, but not enough, says Rear Adm. Michael Studeman.
Ideas
