Policy
If Russia Hacks a US Satellite, Is It an Act of War?
After a Russian official issued dire warnings against tampering with satellites, U.S. officials declined to follow suit.
Ideas
Will Russia Go Nuclear?
Probably not, but that ultimately depends on factors out of our control, including Putin himself.
Threats
US, Russia Agree to Deconfliction Hotline As Putin’s Attack On Ukraine Escalates
Russia has fired almost 500 missiles at Ukrainian targets.
Threats
‘The Convoy Is Stalled’: Logistics Failures Slow Russian Advance, Pentagon Says
Ukraine says captured Russian troops say they were sent with only three days of food.
Threats
US Racing $350 Million in ‘Immediate' Arms to Ukraine; Includes Javelins, Ammo, Armor
Some Russian ground units are now 20 miles from Kyiv, but about half are still waiting outside Ukraine.
Threats
‘Amphibious Assault is Underway’: Russian Troops Are Landing In Eastern Ukraine, Pentagon Says
Russia's advances are encountering more resistance than expected, U.S. defense official says, as forces encircle Kyiv.
Threats
Russia Launches Heavy Attack Deep into Ukraine; Putin Warns World Not to Interfere
Biden: “The world will hold Russia accountable.”
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Policy
Inside the Air Force Chief’s Mission for Racial Equity
“There's still a lot to do,’ said Gen. C.Q. Brown, ‘...we didn't get here overnight, we're not gonna get out of here overnight.”
Threats
Poland to Buy $6 Billion in US Tanks, Assault Bridges, Explosives; Russian Advancing Force Grows to 190,000
In Warsaw, Austin warns ‘thousands’ of Ukrainians could flee into Poland, ‘trying to save themselves and their families from the scourge of war.”
Threats
Biden Says Russia Will Attack Within ‘Several Days;’ Blinken Lobbies For Peace at UN
Russians “edge closer to that border,” with troops, combat aircraft, ships, and blood supplies, says Austin at NATO HQ.
Business
The U.S. Needs More Military Arms Makers, Says Pentagon No. 2
Defense firm consolidations have killed competition for government contracts, a White House-ordered study finds. The industrial base must expand, says Hicks.
Threats
Biden, Putin Commit to Diplomacy; Russia Claims to Start Withdrawal as Cyberattacks Hit Ukraine
President says invasion is still possible, warns Moscow ‘we are prepared to respond’ to cyber attacks on Americans or allies.
Threats
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Happen ‘At Any Time,’ Warns White House
President orders 3,000 more US troops to Poland; American citizens told to flee “immediate” threat in Ukraine.
Science & Tech
Mike Bloomberg Named Chair of Defense Innovation Board
The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.
Science & Tech
New Operating System Aims to Speed AI to the Battlefield
The project is part of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s 8-month-old AI and Data Accelerator.
Policy
The Army’s New Decades-Long Climate Strategy Has No Budget
The strategy includes a list of tangible objectives but no corresponding cost estimates.
Threats
Iran Is ‘No. 1 Destabilizing’ Threat In Middle East, CENTCOM Nominee Says
The U.S. must use advanced technology and work with regional partners to counter Tehran, Army three-star tells lawmakers.
Policy
It Could Be Months Before the Biden Administration Submits Its FY23 Spending Proposal
The fiscal year is one-third over, and the White House is still waiting for Congress to pass a 2022 budget.
Threats
