Ideas
DOD Managers Need a New Approach. SOCOM Can Lead the Way
The Pentagon's McNamara-era philosophy is woefully insufficient to a world that changes daily. U.S. Special Operations Command is working to craft a better one.
Science & Tech
Talk More, Urges Pentagon's New Science Strategy
“We are prepared to accept more risk to share more information with allies and partners,” it says.
Ideas
Want More Pentagon Innovation? Try This Experiment
A former Defense Secretary and Air Force Secretary propose more budgetary flexibility and a new approach to program management.
Defense Systems
Pentagon Network Chiefs Are Putting Automation to Work
Tireless cyber tools can patrol parts of DOD’s networks, tools, and applications where hackers like to hide.
Policy
As Pressure Builds, US Keeps Mum on Ukraine’s Cluster-Munitions Request
Proponents and military leaders note their tactical benefits, but strategic concerns may quash the deal.
Threats
Pentagon UFO Chief: ‘No Credible Evidence’ of Aliens, Yet
Sean Kirkpatrick, who heads the Defense Department’s All-Domain Anomaly Office, briefed the Senate Wednesday.
Policy
Tighten Access to Classified Info, Air Force Secretary Says
As the Pentagon responds to a classified document leak, officials should focus on enforcing “need to know,” according to Frank Kendall.
Business
Pentagon Gives Aerojet Rocketdyne $216M to Boost Production of Weapons Used in Ukraine
The deal will help speed up manufacturing of Javelin, Stinger, and GMLRS rockets.
Policy
Pentagon Lags on Software-Buying Reforms, GAO says
DOD has yet to implement any of the 2018-19 recommendations of the Defense Science Board, and more besides.
Defense Systems
Inside The Neverending Race To Update The Pentagon’s IT
The Joint Service Provider, charged with handling the defense secretary’s IT, is laser-focused on improving security and making sure infrastructure doesn’t obstruct the mission.
Exclusive
Threats
‘Lower the Rhetoric’ on China, Says Milley
We’re not on the “brink of war” with China, and Taiwan is not so easy to conquer, says the top U.S. general.
Exclusive
Threats
Ukraine Victory Unlikely This Year, Milley Says
“I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying it's a very difficult task,” says top U.S. general.
Exclusive
Policy
Milley: Don’t Send Uninvited US Troops to Mexico
The top U.S. general recommends military training and law enforcement to stem drug and migrant flows—not special operators and other forces.
Threats
F-35s Need More Powerful Engines—But How Much More?
The Pentagon says it doesn’t know, and lawmakers have questions.
Policy
SecDef to Senator: Your Abortion-Related Holds Are Hurting Readiness
Lloyd Austin told Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., that holding up 160 promotions and appointments "creates a ripple effect through the force that makes us far less ready than we need to be.”
Ideas
Has Congress Learned the Lessons of the Iraq War?
Besides repealing the AUMFs, lawmakers ought to create new tools to curb U.S. military interventions.
Ideas
This Ugly Dispute Over Amphibious Warships Didn’t Have to Happen
The Pentagon’s civilian leaders must spell out what they need to deter China.
Policy