Policy
Is the Pentagon Changing Fast Enough?
So far, two former defense insiders say, new service organizations are more promise than improvement.
Ideas
Biden’s Nuclear Policy Fails the Ukraine Test
His administration’s Cold War-style thinking is missing a golden opportunity.
Ideas
The Supreme Court Targets Military Readiness
Former senior leaders are cautioning the Court not to scuttle affirmative action, which remains important to the service academies—and national security.
Policy
Military Leaders Praise Musk as Treasury Officials Eye Twitter Deal
Outgoing Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond thanked the SpaceX CEO “for being here.”
Defense Systems
You Get a Software Factory! And You Get a Software Factory!
DISA’s Vulcan program aims to give defense agencies and field activities all the tools they need to improve their software development practices.
Policy
Drones, Cruise Missiles Are Rising Threats to US Troops and Territory, Pentagon Says
The Missile Defense Review also calls for building a missile shield to protect Guam.
Ideas
That’s it? Biden’s Overdue Pentagon Strategy Underwhelms
After nearly two years, experts were hoping for more.
Policy
China’s Nuclear Arsenal Will Become an Existential Threat to US, Biden Administration Declares
New nuclear strategy deletes one new U.S. weapon, keeps the rest.
Ideas
Ash Carter’s Lasting Legacy
The former defense secretary leaves behind a much stronger Pentagon-Silicon Valley relationship.
Policy
Aides Recall How Ash Carter Changed Pentagon’s Weapons Buying
Over decades, the physicist-turned-defense leader worked to speed up and streamline arms procurement.
Ideas
After Six Years, It’s Time to Confirm a Defense Department Inspector General
IGs perform a critical role in holding powerful officials and government agencies accountable, and the Senate should confirm a Defense IG when it returns from recess.
Policy
U.S. Military Will Pay for Troops to Travel for Abortions
Post-Roe abortion restrictions are hurting recruiting and retention, defense officials say.
Ideas
The U.S. Marine Corps Has a Choice: Transform or Die
If the Corps does not veer from its current course, it will lose the things that differentiate it from the Army and the special operations community.
Policy
Pentagon Creates Team to Improve SecDef’s IT
A new directorate will serve as a bridge between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and IT service providers.
Ideas
Civilians Will Choose the Marine Corps’ Future—and Soon
And they will do it by selecting the next commandant and other four- and three-star generals.
Policy
New National Security Strategy Returns Focus to Rules, Partnerships, and American Leadership
China is a “pacing” threat, Russia just an “acute” one—but international partnerships, the old global order are key to beating both.
Policy
Army Climate Plan Relies on Technology That Doesn’t Exist Yet
The most “complex” aspect of the implementation plan is “building a force to operate in the future that still has to operate in the present,” officials said.
Policy
US Denies Ukraine’s Request for Long-Range Missiles in Latest Arms Gift
Ukraine can reach the “vast majority” of targets with what they already have, a Pentagon official says.
Defense Systems