US National Security Strategy calls for reviving ‘Monroe Doctrine,’ limiting NATO expansion
The document hits Europe hard, stating that the largest issue facing Europe is the "Stark prospect of civilizational erasure."
Pentagon policy shop stonewalling Congress, Republican senators say
"I can’t even get a response, and we’re on your team!” an exasperated Sen. Dan Sullivan told a Trump administration nominee.
The questions that warfighters ask the most are now answered with data analytics
CDAO’s Advana data analytics platform is ingesting data from about 500 DoD business systems.
Senate confirms Wilsbach as Air Force Chief
The former head of Air Combat Command will now lead the Air Force as its next top uniformed officer, following the surprise retirement of Gen. David Allvin.
South Korea’s 30-year quest for nuclear subs pays off. What comes next?
Experts warned that the move could spur China or Japan to accelerate their own nuclear sub programs in return.
Pentagon readies contingency plans for government shutdown
The department’s 'highest priorities' will revolve around operations securing the US Southern border, operations in the Middle East, designing Golden Dome, depot maintenance, shipbuilding and critical munitions, according to the guidance.
Switzerland weighs cuts to F-35 order amid cost dispute, tariff pressure
The Swiss government says it is still committed to buying the F-35 stealth fighter, though Defense Minister Martin Pfister reportedly said that Bern may end up buying fewer of the jets due to a cost increase.
Modern Tech in Indo-Pacific Operations
Explore how networked warfare, AI, and 3D-printed drones are reshaping US Indo-Pacific strategy.
Trump mobilizes DC National Guard, likely tasked with security and logistics support
“Their duties will include an array of tasks from administrative, logistics and physical presence in support of law enforcement,” the Army public affairs office said in a brief statement.
Draft Trump EO would loosen commercial space regs, citing national security links
The draft EO would eliminate, waive and/or loosen federal environmental protection reviews required for launch licenses, including for those from Space Force ranges.
Senators question path ahead for culled Pentagon weapons testing office
"I have serious concerns about whether you will have the resources you need to accomplish your stated mission,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren during a confirmation hearing today.
Appropriators restore funding for Commerce’s TraCSS spacewatch effort
After a drastic reduction proposed by the White House, the Senate Appropriations Committee would fund the Office of Space Commerce at $60 million in FY26 to continue with TraCSS.
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AI is transforming pilot training and the aircraft they fly
Modeling and simulation get an AI upgrade for more realistic training and improved autonomous platforms.
US cuts to commercial space imagery could endanger ‘long-term health’ of industry, say insiders
Beyond the potential consequences for the US industry, a reduction in NRO acquisition of commercial imagery also could directly impact US and allied military commanders in the field and US agencies charged with disaster relief, industry and government officials warned.
Pentagon accepts 747 from Qatar as Democrats try to block Air Force One plan
President Donald Trump’s embrace of a luxurious jet offered as a gift by the Qatari royal family has drawn bipartisan concerns about converting the aircraft to serve as a new executive airlifter.
Lawmakers fret over rumor of White House cuts to NRO commercial imagery budget
During a HASC strategic forces subcommittee meeting Wednesday, Ranking Member Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., expressed concern that OMB has "slashed" NRO's budget for acquiring commercial imagery.
EXCLUSIVE: US loosens some rules for offensive counterspace ops, wargaming
Some decision-making authorities, previously closely held by the president or secretary of defense, have been delegated to US SPACECOM, according to sources, but military space leaders want more freedom to act.