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
Threats

Today's D Brief: Zelenskyy to Bakhmut; BBC on the frontlines; DeSantis backpedals on Ukraine; USAF's Pacific plans; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: China's Xi heading to Moscow; Tomahawks for the Aussies; Ukraine refusing to give up Bakhmut; Trump vs. DeSantis; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Air Force Won’t Buy Hypersonic Missiles in 2024, Official Says

The service will spend the next year continuing to develop and test two candidate weapons, a budget leader said.

  • Audrey Decker
Policy

Let Us Bulk-Buy Missiles for Fighting China, Pentagon Asks Congress

The Defense Department says it wants to use more multi-year munition buys in future years as well.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: EU's von der Leyen visits WH; Bakhmut devastation, in photos; AUKUS sub deal; Bye-bye, Benning; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine hit with hypersonic missiles; Russian ground forces stall; State of the Navy; North Korea launches another missiles; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
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