Threats

Today's D Brief: N. Korea's new ICBM test; US-RoK extend sortie drills; S. Korea missile failure; Russian retreat in Kherson?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: North Korean artillery headed to Russia, WH says; Nuclear chatter in the Kremlin; Pyongyang fires 23 missiles; Space Force gets a new leader; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

When China Pushes, Push Back, Admiral Says

Seventh Fleet commander says the U.S. needs to continue freedom of navigation patrols in the Pacific.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Europe plans a missile 'shield'; Musk's new fiscal fuss; North Korea's loud year; China's new congress; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Canada, France, UK send weapons to Kyiv; Russia digs trenches; IRGC in Ukraine?; N. Korea tests cruise missiles; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia’s growing pile of left-behind weapons; Iran denies its drones are hitting Ukraine; Kim’s birthday message for Putin; US hits ISIS in Syria (twice); And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: EU hits Russia with new sanctions; Putin is 'visibly failing'; Missile failure for Seoul; Taiwan as a 'giant depot'; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

Today's D Brief: N. Korean missile flies over Japan; Ukraine’s counteroffensive plods on; More HIMARS to Kyiv; The Ayatollah lashes out; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

Edging Towards the Nuclear Abyss

In doctrine and posture, the world’s nuclear powers are making nuclear war more, not less, likely.

  • Joel Hickman
Threats

Today's D Brief: Putin's draft shakes up society; G7, NATO condemn Russian referendum; North Korea's 32nd missile launch in 2022; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia says Ukraine behind Moscow car-bombing; MRAPs, TOWs, Javelins, among $775M in new US arms to Kyiv; RoK-US drills begin; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia attacks Ukrainian port cities; Kyiv advisor teases counteroffensive plans; Opportunism in Ankara; New US strike in Somalia; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

Treasury Department Sanctions Popular Cryptocurrency Mixer, Citing Growing Threat

North Korea used the popular service, but so did privacy-minded crypto traders.

  • Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems

The Biden Administration Wants To Standardize How the U.S. Conducts Cyber Operations

The White House is reviewing a Trump administration policy that made it easier for U.S. Cyber Command to conduct offensive cyber operations.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Ideas

The US Remains the Exception on Land Mines

Biden has restored the near-global ban on these militarily ineffective weapons, but enshrined their continued use in South Korea.

  • Ursala Knudsen-Latta
Threats

Sullivan Vows ‘Consequences’ If China Helps Russia in Ukraine

The national security advisor expressed “deep concerns” about China’s alignment with Russia, during a seven-hour meeting Monday.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

Russia Is Teaching a Master Class in ‘Decision-Centric' Warfare

Pentagon leaders should take notes.

  • Bryan Clark and Dan Patt
Threats

Army General Wants More Missile Defense Within First Island Chain

“I don't think we have enough right now,” Maj. Gen. Vowell said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

China’s Hypersonic Test ‘Increases Tension in the Region,’ Pentagon Chief Says

But Austin sought to downplay the new capability as just another concern.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

US, S. Korea to Write New War Plan to Counter N. Korean Nukes, Missiles

During visit, defense chiefs also expected to announce Seoul will test for long-awaited operational control of joint forces in 2022.

  • Tara Copp
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