Defense Systems

Navy F-35s can’t play well with others, so the service is betting big on sims

The service is bringing its hyper-realistic Joint Simulation Environment to more bases.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Policy

Defense One Radio, Ep. 168: The decline of America’s commercial shipbuilding industry

We conclude our series of conversations about America's ailing shipbuilding sector.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

The D Brief: A ‘3rd nuclear age’; Seoul’s self-coup fallout; Romania’s election nullified over Russian meddling; Soldiers charged with smuggling people; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

As sims at sea help one carrier’s aviators stay sharp, the Navy wants more

Air Boss wants the rest of the strike group to get networked simulators as well.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

Lockheed braces for new administration as Musk targets F-35

CFO: “Until we get that visibility, it's really hard to speculate on what we'll see.”

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Seoul declares martial law; Biden rushes to arm Ukraine; Meet Aleppo’s conqueror; Last soldier to leave Kabul will get 4th star; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Jihadists seize Aleppo; Taiwan leader visits Hawaii; More Chinese chip chokepoints; Shipbuilding woes, explored; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Defense One Radio, Ep. 167: How U.S. Navy shipbuilding sank so low

It's a complex problem built up over decades. Our guests discuss the causes, effects, and possible solutions.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

The D Brief: $7.3B request for sub work; New promotion hold; Musk’s conflicts of interest; Trump’s Africa policy; And a bit more.

  • Bradley Peniston and Ben Watson
Threats

Russian submarine tech could help China outpace US: INDOPACOM

Moscow could also give sub and missile know-how to North Korea, Adm. Paparo said.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The D Brief: ATACMS use in Russia?; Undersea cable cut in the Baltic; US-Philippine defense pact; Shipyard reform for US subs; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Audrey Decker
Business

Should the Navy lean on private repair shipyards to build subs faster?

Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, thinks so.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Policy

How Trump may shake up DOD: an insider’s view

An interview with Christopher Miller, the acting SecDef-turned-Project 2025 co-author.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The D Brief: B-52s head to the Mideast; Russia’s progress, charted; Nat’l Guard on election standby; Navy cruisers, extended; And just a bit more.

Business

New solid-rocket maker aims to start production next year

Ursa Major says 3D printing will help deliver missile motors more quickly and cheaply than today’s players.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: N. Korea tests big ICBM; Aussies’ arms ambitions; Pentagon ups recruiting goals; China sanctions US dronemaker; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Military services upping recruiting goals after rebound in 2024

Recruitment numbers are looking better after more recruiters are getting into communities.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Musk, Putin talk; Trump’s record; Houthis’ satellite help; Submarine production to slow; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

AUKUS experiment shows how allies with autonomy will speed up naval operations

Three nations are bringing new drone tech to Australia for an experiment that points to the future of naval warfare.

  • Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems

Military must improve acquisition to win future wars, admiral says

Pacific Fleet deputy chief says U.S. should follow Ukraine’s example to be prepared for a potential clash with China.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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