Science & Tech

How the Marines’ attack drone team is defining UAV warfare

A competition to find the Corps’ best operators begins this fall.

  • Meghann Myers
Ideas

AI is about to reshape command structures that haven’t changed much since Napoleon

I explored the possibilities with a team of researchers at CSIS' Futures Lab. Here's what we found.

  • Benjamin Jensen, The Conversation
Ideas

Lessons from this year’s unfunded priority lists

Just 15% of the value would go toward near-term readiness.

  • Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari
Defense Systems

After axing the M-10 tank, the Army’s not sure what happens next

The existing Bookers are heading to a depot as officials negotiate the contract cancellation.

  • Meghann Myers
Business

Flying boats and AI-run factories pitched at 'Reindustrialize' event

Defense tech startups showed their ideas at a conference intended to recharge U.S. manufacturing.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

The D Brief: HIMARS in Hawaii; Navy to axe admirals in shipbuilding; Israel strikes in Gaza; And a bit more.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

Lockheed has cleared backlog of stored F-35s

The company had 72 jets stacked up due to software delays.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Houthis sink second ship; UK-France nuke deal; Russia’s drone factories; 3 Marine bases get ICE agents; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

Marines testing ‘narco sub’ for contested logistics in the Indo-Pacific

Leidos’ autonomous surface drone went from concept to prototype in nine months.

  • Meghann Myers
Ideas

For 250 years, it’s been ‘change or lose’ for our military. Here’s what needs changing now

A former commandant and a futurist take stock of Spider’s Web, Rising Lion, and more.

  • Robert Neller and Peter W. Singer
Business

Lockheed says new upgrade package for F-35 is ready

The TR-3 upgrade is more than two years late and has been plagued by software-development problems.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Will Israel attack Iran?; CJCS sees no “invasion”; Budget testimony; AUKUS under review; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Trump sends Marines to LA; Hegseth, testifying; State’s AI hires; A first for China’s navy; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: ARRW is back; Amphib budgets; Putin’s AI plan; Europe’s aid to Ukraine; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

How budget talks will shape Marines’ amphibious fleet plans

Slow builds and yearslong maintenance struggles are hampering plans to put three amphibious ready groups at sea.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

Lockheed pitches pilot-optional F-35

The company is hoping the Pentagon will buy into plans to “supercharge” the F-35.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Land forces tool up for potential Pacific conflict

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

  • Jennifer Hlad
Threats

The D Brief: Largest drone attack of Putin’s invasion; Dim outlook for Russia-Ukraine talks; Army preps DC for military parade; DOD to get a SOF-like makeover; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Audrey Decker
Threats

Defense One Radio, Ep. 180: The Marine Corps in the Pacific littorals

Two generals based in Japan discuss the Corps' multiyear modernization campaign and preparations for potential conflict with China.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Hegseth orders elimination of 10% of general, admiral jobs

Memo also orders the elimination of one-fifth of 4-star posts. No deadline, few guidelines given for shakeup.

  • Meghann Myers
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