Threats

Today's D Brief: Dam-burst mystery; USAF moving bullied LGBTQ+ kids; UK PM in DC; S. Korea, burgeoning arms-maker; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukrainian dam breaks; S. Korea scrambles jets; Iran’s hypersonic reveal; Overheating F-35s; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: N. Korean launch triggers alarms; F-35’s rising cost; More NATO troops to Kosovo; 100s of leaders call AI a global threat; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Brown on tap for CJCS; Russian glide bombs; Ukraine aid totals; F-35 Band-Aid; And a bit more.

  • Bradley Peniston, Jennifer Hlad and Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: More missiles hit Ukraine; Before-and-after Bakhmut photos; Army recruiter’s view; Turkey’s naval complaint; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Patriot battery damaged; Ukraine-aid deadline; Vax support declines for GOP; China slaps jokester; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine’s hypersonic claims; US boosts Gulf patrols; Border buildup; Dirty-bomb drug; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Hypersonics, Nukes Top House Lawmaker’s Priorities List

But markups at Doug Lamborn’s HASC strategic forces panel are on hold amid threats to force a U.S. default.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Germany, France pledge more aid; 4 Russian aircraft downed?; Patriot under attack; SOCOM vs. McNamara; And a bit more...

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: UK cruise missiles to Ukraine; NATO details defense plans; SOCOM chief’s vision; Tuberville’s hold; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

In Ukraine, A New Chance to Judge the Patriot Missile

The much-lauded air-defense system has a decidedly mixed record. The Pentagon should watch its performance carefully.

  • Joe Cirincione
Business

Defense Business Brief: Supply-chain headaches; Missile-making bump; Revolving-door figures; and more

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia bombs Ukraine neighborhood; Sudan evac update; A-10s’ new weapon; Army grounds helos; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Air Force’s Next-Gen ICBM Program Could Face Delays, Kendall Says

Though the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent is on track at the moment, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall isn’t sure it will stay there.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: China sends drone around Taiwan; HIMARS fail in the Pacific; Russian strikes kill 21 in Ukraine; New US hypersonic test coming soon?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine’s coming counteroffensive; Navy plan draws ire; Allies want space defenses; China’s Antarctic base; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Accused leaker arrested; China's Ukraine war promise; North Korea's new ICBM; Against cluster bombs in Ukraine; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

What’s Next in US Hypersonic Efforts as Air Force Shelves ARRW

The service will focus on a potentially cheap scramjet as research continues in other services.

  • Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech

Failed Hypersonic Test Dims Air Force View of Lockheed Missile

The service had previously disclosed that an ARRW test happened in March, but markedly avoided saying whether it was a success.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Putin's saber rattling again; Russia's dire economic forecast; Army pulls new video ad; USAF chief, in conversation; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Sam Skove
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