Threats

US has ‘a lot of work to do’ on network defenses, departing cyber czar says

Outgoing National Cyber Director Harry Coker thinks his office needs more influence over the federal cyber budget—but not necessarily more authority on offensive cyber operations.

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

The D Brief: ‘Imperialistic land grabs’; Trump’s conflicts of interest; Ukraine aid planning; AI helped design Las Vegas blast; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Ukraine military-aid donors aim to set Kyiv up through 2027, Pentagon says

Thursday’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will be Austin’s last as SecDef.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The D Brief: Anti-ISIS ops continue; How sanctioned oil flows; DOD red-teams AI; Protecting undersea cables; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Vegas bomber’s extremist writings; Honduras threatens to eject US troops; Militia-infiltrating mole; A Mexican invasion?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Trump's promise to build more warships is on a collision course with his deportation pledges

The president-elect's efforts to clamp down on immigration could make it hard for shipyards already facing workforce shortages.

  • Nicole Foy, ProPublica
Science & Tech

China’s escalating cyber attacks highlight Biden, Trump differences

The incoming administration aims to reduce government’s role in cybersecurity—but also to increase its offensive actions.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

2024 in review: Air Force

China shakeup, bombers, jammers, ICBM—it was a busy year.

  • Defense One Staff
Policy

2024 in review: Policy

Preparing in the Pacific, learning from Ukraine, girding for a new administration—here are some of the policy stories that shaped the past year.

  • Defense One Staff
Ideas

Assad’s fall lays the ground for wider peace—if the US can seize the moment

A key will be reshaping the role of the Kurdish militants in Syria.

  • James Jeffrey
Policy

Biden admin will send aid to Ukraine through the end of term

More than $1B in remaining security assistance likely to be spent by end of 2024.

  • Meghann Myers
Threats

The D Brief: Russian general slain in Moscow; Ukraine engages N. Korean troops; China’s wartime lessons; First Okinawa Marines move to Guam; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

As Trump pushes ceasefire talks, Ukrainians push back with conditions

One Ukrainian lawmaker says Kyiv needs security guarantees and promised weapons.

  • Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech

How the Air Force is preparing for the new administration

“I don't have angst. Quite frankly, I am ready to understand and adapt the force,” service chief says.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Immigration hits record; Costs, consequences of deportation plan; Aviators’ battered brains; Army: too top-heavy?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Israel strikes Syrian targets; Chinese warships surge near Taiwan; Trump Org’s new Saudi deal; Austin’s defense diplomacy; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

‘Shock the system’: Startups and DOGE take over Reagan forum

But lawmakers advised caution and noted that Congress still controls the purse strings.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

US strikes ISIS in Syria as Assad regime falls

“The future here will be written by Syrians,” a White House official told reporters.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

‘Multi-headed monster’: Biden, Trump officials address China-Russia-Iran coordination

U.S. officials say adversaries' cooperation shows their weakness, not their strength.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Want ‘government efficiency'? Help change agencies from within

DOGE leaders talk a lot about slashing headcount. They should foster better decision-making instead.

  • Steve Kelman
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