Policy
Ending COVID-Vax Mandate Would Divide Troops into Two Classes, Navy Secretary Says
The military would consist of “those that can’t deploy and those that can deploy. And that creates all sorts of problems,” Carlos Del Toro told lawmakers.
Policy
The Defense Department Finally Has a Permanent Watchdog
“I shall continue to be true to the principle of nonpartisanship that is a hallmark of the IG system,” Robert Storch said during his confirmation hearing.
Business
Does Your Tech Need Investors? Try DOD's New Matchmaking Office
The Office of Strategic Capital aims to help critical innovations cross the "Valley of Death."
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Business
US Trying to Persuade More Allies to Send NASAMS Missiles to Ukraine, Raytheon CEO Says
If U.S. officials can broker a deal, Kyiv won’t have to wait for factory-produced interceptors.
Threats
Just Half of Americans Trust the Military, Survey Finds
Most want to continue helping Ukraine—and most don’t think there’s a clear China strategy, according to the Reagan Institute poll.
Policy
GOP Senators Agitate for Vote To Repeal Vaccine Mandate for Troops
Sen. Paul said 20 senators have pledged to vote against moving the defense policy bill forward unless their amendment is brought to the floor.
Ideas
Let’s Put the Pentagon’s China Report in Context
What do the relative sizes of the U.S. and Chinese nuclear arsenals really suggest?
Ideas
I’m Thankful for American Troops – All of Them
The right-wing war on American LGBTQ+ troops and diversity in the military is getting worse. Maybe it’s time Pentagon leaders defend their own.
Policy
After Army Vet's Heroic Actions in a Gay Bar, GOP Lawmakers Release Anti-Woke Manifesto
As violence and threats rise against LGBTQ+ people, 10 senators join bill to roll back a Pentagon diversity-and-inclusion effort.
Defense Systems
It’s Finally Here: Pentagon Releases Plan To Keep Hackers Out Of Its Networks
Defense agencies are to implement zero-trust standards by 2027.
Policy
Space Force Is Setting Up Inside Combatant Commands
INDOPACOM is the first warfighting command to stand up a USSF component, but it won’t be the last.
Threats
Polish Military Chief Says Russia is Escalating on NATO’s Border
After missile debris kills Poles, Ukrainian officials say “air shield” talks with allies are underway.
Policy
Special Operators Lack ‘Seat at the Table’ in Post-Counterterror Pentagon, SOF Leaders Say
Even as U.S.-trained Ukranians show their mettle, SOF is getting lost in the transition to great power competition, says the assistant defense secretary for special ops.
Ideas
Ban These Chinese Chipmakers from Pentagon Purchases
Congress should pass a proposed expansion of the law that keeps the federal government from buying certain companies’ products.
Defense Systems
Contractors’ Reluctance to Work With Pentagon on Cybersecurity Is Leaving Vulnerabilities, DOD Official Says
Just 1% of defense firms use DOD’s free network-security services, acting principal deputy CIO says.
Threats
Milley: Ukrainian Military Victory Isn’t Near, But It’s a Good Time for Negotiations
Russia’s strategic goals are out of reach, but its forces still hold one-fifth of the country, says Joint Chiefs chairman.
Defense Systems
The Pentagon Failed Its Audit Again, But Says Bots Could Change That
More widespread use of data analytics and automated tools could result in a clean audit, says Pentagon finance chief.
Threats