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Jennifer Hlad

Managing Editor, Defense One

Jennifer Hlad
Jennifer Hlad is managing editor at Defense One and lives in Kailua, Hawaii. Hlad was a Stars and Stripes reporter at the Pentagon and West Coast bureau chief in California before traveling with her Marine Corps husband to posts in Manama and Okinawa, all the while working a mix of assignments with Air Force Magazine, the Daily Beast, Military Times and other publications. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and holds a master’s degree in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. Contact her on Signal at jhlad.25.
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Exercise underscored need for AI, autonomy, C2, and networks

Operating with speed, scale, and agility in the Indo-Pacific is “probably the most challenging thing” the military does, PACAF commander says.

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China is already dominating the data war in the Pacific, experts say

'Lack of focus' is slowing needed change at the Pentagon, a former acting SecDef says.

Science & Tech

PacFleet is rushing to create new capabilities, operating concepts

Adm. Koehler: “It might sound to you like we’re building the airplane while we fly it. That is no accident.”

Business

Has Space Force cracked the code on faster acquisition?

Leaders say the service is “disrupting” the Valley of Death, among other innovations.

Exclusive Science & Tech

When China plays orbital hide-and-seek, Maui’s telescopes give the US an edge

In an interview, Space Force’s Saltzman reveals what’s next for the key sensor site.

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China is working to weaken Palau, the island nation’s president says

The western Pacific country is one of only a handful that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Policy

‘The homeland is in the Pacific’

INDOPACOM commander says he's unconcerned about Washington's shift in attention.

Science & Tech

INDOPACOM’s ‘expeditionary foundry’ is another step toward the 3D-printed future

From FPV drones to irreplaceable howitzer parts, The Forge is expanding the realm of DIY military gear.

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US joins Iran-Israel war

Trump, who ordered strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, threatens more action.

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Land forces tool up for potential Pacific conflict

Army, Marines pursue transformation, while exercises with partner nations grow more sophisticated.

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US Army medics prepare for war with China

Service is focused on overcoming logistical hurdles and other obstacles now so that medical professionals will be ready if they’re needed.

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Defense One Radio, Ep. 180: The Marine Corps in the Pacific littorals

Two generals based in Japan discuss the Corps' multiyear modernization campaign and preparations for potential conflict with China.

Business

Long-sought goal of better Pentagon buying may finally be within reach

A new executive order seeks to overhaul defense buying. A handful of innovators within the Defense Department are already showing the way.