Congress’s defense advocates take big hit in 2026 midterm elections
A "blue tsunami" of Democrat wins in the midterms has huge implications for the makeup of the congressional defense committees next year.
Milley breaks with cancelation of new nuclear cruise missile
"My general view is that this president or any president deserve to have multiple options to deal with national security situations," Milley said. "And my advice is listened to. And I have an opportunity to express my voice on a continuous basis many, many times.”
From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.
MDA Director Sees New Space Investment
"What we don't want to do is launch a weapon that then opens a seeker and there's nothing there, because the target has maneuvered," Vice Adm. Jon Hill, said.
Russian Sat Spits Out High-Speed Object In Likely ASAT Test
"I don't see another obvious explanation other than it was a weapons test," said Brian Weeden of the Secure World Foundation.
FCC: DoD Did NOT Offer Classified Info On Ligado’s GPS Harm
DoD never entered its own classified testing into the record during the Ligado proceedings, according to FCC chair Ajit Pai, "despite the fact that we have procedures in place for filing classified materials with the FCC -- procedures other agencies routinely have followed."
Huawei Not OK For UK: Intelligence Experts, Congress
Former intelligence officials told us they were worried about London’s decision to allow the Chinese giant’s technology on parts of its new 5G network. A vulnerability anywhere in the system, they argue, threatens security everywhere.
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Winning the information war is as much about ideas and perception as it is about data
"Being able to tell the commander you don't need to do something is actually a pretty powerful message, as well."
Despite Missile Launches, North Korea Deal Still Possible, Says Turner
There is "a significant opportunity for the United States to come to the table and negotiate with North Korea and at least begin the steps to take the program back," says Ranking HASC Member Mike Turner.
It’s All Nukes, All Night, At Intense HASC Markup Debate
Democrats and Republicans sparred all night over nukes in the 2020 defense policy bill, but the Democrats had the votes. For now.
Congress, Pentagon Renew Old Fight Over 3rd Missile Defense Site
The Pentagon has long worried about the multi-billion dollar price tag that comes along with building a new interceptor field and its infrastructure. Influential lawmakers want a permanent site built that will support close to 1,000 jobs in their districts.
Air Force Secretary Wilson Heading to University of Texas
Insiders were blindsided by her departure. So who fills her seat in the Pentagon?
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Drones and autonomous warfare: ‘One-way attack’ and reshaping ISR
Systems that can work independently while still being part of a unit are critical to carrying out multi-domain operations.
Space Command More Important Than Space Force: CSAF Goldfein; Trump Signs SPD-4
WASHINGTON: The first concrete step to creating an independent force of trained and equipped space warriors occurred today — but that’s not the most important step on space the nation should take, the Air Force Chief of Staff said today. Setting up Space Command, so the US can more effectively fight any war that involves space assets, […]
Navy To Trump: ‘Don’t Knock Us Over’ With Budget Cuts
"The waste would be absolutely stunning,” Secretary Spenser said. To cut the already-completed 2020 budget plan so steeply on such little notice, he said, “some of the scenarios will make your eyes water for what we will have to do” in his shipbuilding and maintenance accounts.
US Gives Russia 60 Days Before INF Withdrawal; NATO Comes Around
After five years of talks and a wall of Russian denials, NATO and Washington call Putin's bluff and say they're ready to do something about Russian violations of a 31 year-old arms control treaty. But Europe is worried.
DoD AUDIT: Air Force Finds Mystery Motors, Other Highlights
After waiting almost three decades to audit itself, the Pentagon still failed miserably in its first attempt. Despite top officials brushing the failure off an an expected learning experience, real questions remain over whether it can fix itself.