Threats

Are ‘lily pads’ the future of US forces in Iraq?; Afghanistan’s own Pentagon; American defense firms flood Europe; Salvation at sea; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

What 450 new US troops will—and won’t—do for Iraq; Jeb searches for natsec cred in Europe; Insurgency spreading in Egypt?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

More US boots could be on the way to Iraq; OPM data on the dark web?; State OKs almost $2B in arms sales; A smashingly good time with tanks; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Obama awaiting ‘finalized’ Iraq plan from Pentagon; Will Jeb rally in Europe?; Army website notches web views—in Syria; Return of the AUMF; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Iraq’s army is ‘finished’; Kurds ascending in Turkey; War in space; Crackdown in Bahrain; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Rebels take US hostages in Yemen; ISIS comes to Saudi Arabia; NSA powers in limbo; SecDef joins social media; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

New violence threatens Baghdad; China puts big guns on fake islands; Odierno’s shopping list; ‘Bug drones’ for SOF; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Business

The Once—and Future?—USS Samuel B. Roberts

The enduring legacy of a small warship, in 25 tweets.

  • Bradley Peniston
Threats

Dempsey’s acid Iraq quip; Rand Paul stands against NSA; SOF take DNA testing to the hot zone; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Shiite militias surge to Ramadi; Air Force UAV operators get a break; Lifting the veil on drones for 2016; Americans rescued from Ukraine; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Yemen heats up again; New tack in ISIS war as Ramadi falls; China unveils new weapons; Kerry presses North Korea; Marines’ tragedy in Hawaii; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Business

Navy Opens Fire on Cold-War Personnel System

Armed with an innovative plan for promotions, Secretary Ray Mabus wants to sink industrial-age HR policies and rig his fleet for the 21st century.

  • Bradley Peniston
Business

All 8 Women Fail To Advance To Next Phase of Ranger School

But all eight, along with 101 male soldiers, earned the right to restart the first training phase next week.

  • Bradley Peniston
Threats

What’s the Difference Between ‘Accompanying’ and ‘Escorting’ a Ship?

When Pentagon officials announced that they would increase protection for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, they also introduced a bit of confusion.

  • Bradley Peniston
Threats

US Navy Accompanies First Four Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

DOD officials are coordinating with shipping companies.

  • Bradley Peniston
Threats

Here’s Why Iran’s Seizure of a Cargo Ship Is So Odd, and Disturbing

While Revolutionary Guard boats often harass passing vessels, the capture of the MV Maersk Tigris appears to be something new.

  • Bradley Peniston
Policy

White House Reversal Will Send Arms to Egypt

Obama sidelines his insistence on democratic reform, hoping to restart Washington-Cairo dialogue.

  • Bradley Peniston
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