Threats
Pentagon: Beijing Is Arming Its Manmade Islands in South China Sea
With its reef expansion apparently finishing up, China is working to extend the reach of its military power.
Policy
New US Air Force Secretary Sounds A Lot Like the Old One
In her first Washington event, Heather Wilson says the service needs new planes, faster.
Policy
US Navy Sends Congress $5.3B Wishlist of Planes, Ships and More
The 48-item ‘unfunded priorities list’ arrived a week after the service’s $172 billion budget request for 2018.
Science & Tech
Stinger Missiles Can Now Shoot Down Small Drones
A missile that gained notoriety in the 1980s has been updated for today’s battlefield.
Threats
Pentagon: Anti-Missile Weapons Can Keep US Safe Until 2020
The three-star who ran the May 30 test says it proves that U.S. defenses are at least three years ahead of North Korea’s ICBMs.
Business
Pentagon Wants to Get Started on New Air Force Two and Doomsday Planes
The aging C-32 and E-4B may be replaced by similar aircraft, or at least with planes that share some gear.
Business
Boeing Protests Air Force’s Jamming-Plane Decision, Alleging Conflict of Interest
Company officials say the decision to let L3 pick the aircraft means a choice has already been made.
Business
Course Change: The US Air Force Now Wants to Keep the A-10, U-2, and F-15C
In a reversal, the service will not retire three Cold War-era planes still making an impact on the battlefield.
Policy
Trump’s Military Buildup Won’t Begin Until 2019
Pentagon officials say they're working to fix readiness first, then grow the military.
Business
What Really Matters in Trump’s $110B Saudi Arms Package
It’s still a lot of talk and no final sales, but long-stalled deals worth billions just got moving again.
Threats
New Tactics, Quicker Decisions Are Helping to ‘Annihilate’ ISIS, Pentagon Says
The military’s top leaders credit Trump for delegating authority and directing efforts to surround ISIS fighters.
Threats
NATO Laying Groundwork to Send More Troops To Iraq, Afghanistan
The bump could come with more alliance responsibility for fighting ISIS in Iraq.
Business
Expect a Lot of Modernization Spending in the Next Few Years: Gen. Dunford
The 2018-21 budgets will be crucial in setting up the U.S. military for the future, says the Joint Chiefs chairman.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon’s New Algorithmic Warfare Cell Gets Its First Mission: Hunt ISIS
Turning hours of drone video into actionable intelligence is just the start for the fast-moving machine-learning team.
Business