The US Army at 250 is still the linchpin of the Joint Force
AUSA President and CEO Gen. Robert Brown (Ret.) argues in this op-ed that critics are wrong to discount the Army's key role in any Pacific fight.
In Paris, military leaders weigh in on mass fires vs. precision fires
“Most nations, on their own, would prefer to buy really exclusive, exquisite stuff that promises to win quickly," said Gen. Christopher Cavoli, "but that's just not the way things are going to be as long as Russia has the ability to put a large force on its own territory, right up against NATO's borders."
Air Force cyber resilience in focus
Cyber resilience has become a frontline mission for the US military. Breaking Defense’s new eBook rounds up key reporting from the 2025 Alamo ACE conference with the latest developments in cyber offense and defense.
Floating around: Army’s watercraft strategy in need of facelift, work continues on boat plans
“Envision a swarm of these autonomous vessels going out to various island chains … not having to beach because we're gonna have the UAVs come in, meet somewhere over the water, grab portions, and take that AOR’s portion … of ammo, food, blood,” said Rob Watts, the deputy director of the Army’s contested logistics cross-functional team.
‘Unmanned’ drones take too many humans to operate, says top Army aviator
With experienced pilots and ground crew leaving the service in droves, the Army is struggling to balance equipment modernization and unit training for large-scale, drone-driven war.
Rapid updates, flexible authorities key for modern combat, says Army acquisition chief
Assistant Secretary Doug Bush defended the controversial Middle-Tier Acquisition process and said he wanted to use the streamlined Software Pathway more, arguing speed is life on constantly evolving battlefields.
Underfunding the US Army undermines deterrence in Taiwan
Congress must stop shortchanging the Army budget, especially modernization, so it can play its proper role in the Indo-Pacific and worldwide, writes the former chief of US Army Pacific.
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Keeping sensitive information safe in a new AI era
Why edge and endpoint security can’t be an afterthought.
COVID-19, Supply Chain Issues Hampering Pentagon’s Quest To Buy Counter-Drone Tech
Half of the companies invited to participate in a counter-drone demonstration this September ended up skipping it due to COVID-19.
Pentagon & NSC Veteran Tapped For SecArmy: Christine Wormuth
“She brings a wealth of experience in national security [that] will help her in the inevitable Pentagon brawls for funding,” retired Lt. Gen. Tom Spoehr told me.
AUSA Fires Back At Air Force: Long-Range Missiles Aren’t ‘Stupid’
The benefit of diverse and effective long-range precision fires was reinforced by then-U.S. Pacific Command Commander Navy Adm. Harry Harris, who challenged the Army to develop more lethal, long-range precision fires that could not only engage adversary land targets, but also sink ships at sea.
Army Missiles, Missile Defense Race Budget Crunch To 2023
“In my career, certainly this is the most amount of modernization I’ve seen,” Brig. Gen. Brian Gibson says. Can multiple Army programs make their 2023 deadline?
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Powering the future: Securing America with domestically made microelectronics
Onshoring and investment in military-specific semiconductors anchor a cornerstone of the defense industrial base.
Train Small Units For Big Wars: Gen. McConville
When high-tech enemies hack and jam communications, “small units need to be able to operate on their own,” the Army Chief of Staff said. “If they are not masters of their craft, they are not going to be able to do that.”
Conferences In A Pandemic – And After: AUSA’s Lessons Learned
Holding events virtually saves venue, transportation, and lodging costs, AUSA’s Guy Swan says, but setting up and checking all the digital links takes way more work from staff. They’re hoping to do part of their October Annual Meeting in person in DC.
Intel Still Needs Humans In Age Of AI: Lt. Gen. Potter
Artificial intelligence can’t prepare an in-depth assessment of de-escalation options or build relationships with foreign allies who have sources Americans don’t, said the Army’s deputy chief of staff for intel.
Budget Up, French Army Preps For Major Wargames With US
After decades fighting guerrillas and terrorists, France is refocusing on Russia and China with increased budgets, intensified training, stronger divisions, and new armored vehicles — much like the US. But the French approach is still very different.