Business
Signalgate spurs DOD interest in chat-archiving services
Federal law—and a judge's order—have officials with Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security reaching out to at least one company that specializes in encrypted-message retention.
Policy
SecDef gives DOD leaders less than two weeks to lay out cuts, changes
A Friday memo opens a new phase in Hegseth’s hurried effort to shrink the defense workforce.
Breaking News
Policy
Trump aims to outlaw most government unions on ‘national security’ grounds
White House says little-used provision allows the president to exempt most federal jobs from union protections.
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Science & Tech
Trump to get Golden Dome options next week: defense source
The Pentagon may need to create a new organization to build the ambitious missile shield, sources said.
Business
DOD weapons buyer nominee wants to focus on new tech
Michael Duffey also faced lawmakers’ questions about the Yemen-bombing Signal chat.
Threats
Intelligence officials remain defensive about Yemen-bombing group chat
House testimony followed release of full transcript of the chat over the Signal app — including attack times and weapons.
Ideas
Heads must roll for Signal-chat debacle
To hold no one accountable would undermine operational security and send a corrosive message to troops.
Threats
Pentagon’s use of commercial telecoms draws scrutiny after Chinese breaches
DOD inspector general plans three-pronged inquest at senators’ urging.
Policy
USAF chief seeks bigger budget slice
Looking to align with the new administration's priorities, Gen. Allvin said the service plays a central role in deterrence and protecting the homeland.
Defense Systems
SecDef’s software memo causing ‘angst,' defense official says
But that just shows how much the buy-it-faster directive was needed, the Pentagon's acting weapons chief said.
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