Business
Lockheed Loses $225M on Secret Project, Lowers F-35 Production Forecast
Company will press ahead on aeronautics project in hopes of turning it into a profitable production program.
Policy
‘It Failed Miserably’: After Wargaming Loss, Joint Chiefs Are Overhauling How the US Military Will Fight
In a fake battle for Taiwan, U.S. forces lost network access almost immediately. Hyten has issued four directives to help change that.
Policy
US Will End Combat Mission In Iraq, Biden Says
US needs to 'divert more of our body on threats in China and Russia,' says Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Gen. Hyten
Policy
Army Dealing with Tough Moving Season as US Sees Shortage of Housing, Movers
The number of household goods shipments in late May rivaled what the service typically sees during the season’s peak, at the end of June.
Policy
Pregnant Cadets, Midshipmen Must Give Up Their Child Or Their Career. Two Senators Want To Change That.
Sens. Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced a bill to give pregnant students at military schools more options.
Ideas
Coerced Ethics Pledges Harm National Defense
There is a process for changing the law, and extortion of individual DOD nominees is not it.
Policy
‘Not One Time’: Milley Says Joint Chiefs Did Not Violate Oath in Handling Trump
Chairman doesn’t deny that he and other chiefs mulled resigning if given an illegal order.
Policy
First Wave of Afghan Interpreters Head to Fort Lee
Arriving families will stay for the moment in barracks or other housing; the State Department will pick up their food and medical costs.
Threats
The Next War’s ‘Butcher’s Bill’ Will Match WWII’s—Unless the US Adapts, Milley Says
NATO militaries must master new technologies, from AI to next-gen long-range fires, within 15 years, Joint Chiefs chair warns.
Policy
Officials Deny American Troops Are Pulling Out Of Iraq as Strategic Talks Near
Biden will likely discuss the future of the American troop presence in Iraq when the prime minister visits Washington this month.
Policy
SecDef Teases New Deterrence Strategy, Vows Billions More for AI
In pursuit of "integrated deterrence," Lloyd Austin committed $1.5 billion over five years to the Pentagon’s artificial intelligence hub.
Policy
Biden Nominee for Pentagon’s Top Weapons Buyer Withdraws
Michael Brown to remain at DIU for now, Pentagon says.
Ideas
Reduce the Pentagon’s Dependence on China by Recharging US Battery, Electronics Industry
Congress can take several steps in the 2022 authorization bill.
Policy
‘Black Hawk Down’ Veterans to Receive 58 Silver Stars
The Army just upgraded combat medals given to 60 special operators of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, right as Pentagon officials decide whether to return to Somalia.
Policy
Lawmaker Wants to Grill Officers on Critical Race Theory Before Approving Promotions
It’s the latest step Sen. Tom Cotton has proposed to stop “culture wars” within the military.
Policy
House Panel Proposes $1M to Start Renaming Bases That Honor Confederates
The renaming commission plans to finalize the list in fall 2022.
Policy
White House, Pentagon Finalizing Plans to Get Thousands of Interpreters out of Afghanistan
No decision yet on where and how Afghans and their families will be housed and fed as they await U.S. visas.
Ideas
Mark Milley, Anti-Racist
The Joint Chiefs chairman’s defense of anti-racism education continues his support for American values he says are the heart of the U.S. military.
Policy
Austin, Milley Push Back on Lawmakers’ ‘Critical Race Theory’ Accusations
Republicans ask why West Point cadets learn about ‘White Rage,’ in pointed exchanges with nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Policy