Threats
Russia Considering Fake Video With ‘Corpses’ As Pretext For Ukrainian Invasion, Pentagon Says
Propaganda video would show fake attack and blame the west for supplying weapons.
Science & Tech
DOD Debuts Office to Help It 'Move Faster' on Artificial Intelligence
Two memos clarify the goals of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, which was created to coordinate AI efforts across DOD.
Policy
Army To Begin Involuntary Separations for 3,300 Soldiers Who Refused COVID Vaccine
Another 5,870 soldiers have pending exemption requests.
Threats
Lawmakers Ask Biden To Make Sure DOD Follows Climate Rules
The Pentagon has said it will not seek an exemption to the climate goals.
Threats
‘Stand Down,’ Milley Warns Russia
Joint Chiefs chairman issues warning as Defense Secretary Austin says, "Conflict is not inevitable."
Policy
Pentagon Names Army Units Tapped for Possible European Deployment
Defense spokesman cautions that these units have only been alerted, not activated, as tensions continue around Ukraine.
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Science & Tech
SecDef Austin Summons Hypersonics CEOs
Pentagon meeting set for next week in race to outpace China and Russia.
Business
FTC Moves to Block Lockheed Buying Aerojet Rocketdyne
Regulators say the deal would harm Lockheed’s rivals.
Threats
Pentagon Puts 8,500 Troops On ‘Heightened Alert’ Over Russian Threat To Ukraine
The force would not seek to stop an invasion, but to protect NATO’s Eastern flank.
Policy
Court Hits Pause on Vaccine Mandate for DOD, Other Federal Employees
A judge said Biden overstepped his authority in imposing the mandate, which has led more than 97% of feds to get fully or partially vaccinated.
Threats
Russian Agents in Ukraine Are Trying to Create a Pretext for Invasion, Pentagon Says
“When there isn't an actual crisis to suit their needs, they'll make one up,” Kirby said
Threats
Here’s What DOD’s International Security Nominee Learned from Russia’s 2014 Seizure of Crimea
Send weapons faster, and prepare to boost U.S. forces in the region, Celeste Wallander told lawmakers.
Policy
DOD Grants First Religious Waivers for COVID Vaccine
Two Marines are the first successful applicants among the 18,500 U.S. troops who have sought exemption from the vaccination mandate by citing religious beliefs.
Policy
Military Chiefs Sound Alarm at Proposal to Hold 2022 Spending to Last Year’s Level
In Wednesday testimony to lawmakers, service leaders decry what would be a record-breaking continuing resolution.
Ideas
The US Must Prepare for War Against Russia Over Ukraine
If Putin is not deterred from seizing another chunk of sovereign territory, he won’t stop there.
Policy
Project Maven Shows Need for Better Acquisition Policies, DOD Watchdog Finds
The Air Force's AI project moved fast. One of its lessons is the need for better acquisition policies and documentation.
Threats
One Year After Jan. 6 Attack, Push For Quick Reaction Force Is Dead On Capitol Hill
Experts also warn changes at DOD won’t speed up how quickly Guardsmen could respond to future incidents.
Ideas
Why Do US Hypersonic Missile Tests Keep Failing? They’re Going Too Fast
If it’s so important to deploy these new missile types, development schedules should be revised to promote success.
Threats
2021 Top Ten: COVID
Vaccines arrived, but so did vaccine refusal and new variants. And a two-year Army effort may produce the best vaccine yet.
Policy