Breaking News Defense

‘Amphibious Assault is Underway’: Russian Troops Are Landing In Eastern Ukraine, Pentagon Says

Russia's advances are encountering more resistance than expected, U.S. defense official says, as forces encircle Kyiv.

Breaking News Defense

Kyiv Under Siege As Russian Forces Move on Ukrainian Capital

Putin "is just simply crazy…to come here and kill Ukrainians,” says former president Poroshenko, vowing a long fight.

Defense

America’s Cost of ‘Defending Freedom’ in Ukraine: Higher Food and Gas Prices and An Increased Risk of Recession

Russia’s invasion will likely accelerate the fastest inflation in 40 years, increasing the risks for the overall U.S. economy.

Defense

U.S. Troops In Poland Preparing to Support Americans Leaving Ukraine

The State Department has the lead, but soldiers are building facilities and standing ready to give other assistance.

Defense

GovExec Daily: U.S. Embassy Staff in Kyiv Leave During the Ukraine Crisis

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the State Department evacuation this week.

Defense

U.S. Embassy Staff in Ukraine Have Been Relocated to Poland

They are “essentially commuting,” said a State Department spokesperson.

Exclusive Defense

Inside the Air Force Chief’s Mission for Racial Equity

“There's still a lot to do,’ said Gen. C.Q. Brown, ‘...we didn't get here overnight, we're not gonna get out of here overnight.”

Defense

Reports of Sexual Assault, Harassment at Military Academies Spike

The number of reports likely still represents only a small portion of actual instances of sexual assault and harassment.

Defense

Austin is Alarmed by Beijing’s Approval, As Russia Moves Troops From China's Border to Ukraine

Russians “edge closer to that border,” with troops, combat aircraft, ships, and blood supplies, says Pentagon.

Defense

What’s Taking So Long? Rename Those Confederate Bases

It shouldn’t be this hard or require this political theater to do what’s right, right now.

Defense

Marines and Sailors Are Being Given More Time With Their Newborns

An extra week of leave for “secondary caregivers” may lead to a 3-month leave policy.

Defense

Russian Statements Draw ‘Cautious Optimism,’ But Troops Aren’t Leaving Yet, NATO Says

Stoltenberg hails “signs from Moscow that diplomacy should continue” but says there’s no sign of de-escalation so far.

Defense

The U.S. Orders Most Troops and Diplomats to Leave Ukraine

More than 150 National Guardsmen were pulled from the Ukraine and only a skeleton crew remains in Kyiv after a phone call between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin produces “no fundamental change."

Defense

The Near Future of Military Autonomy Isn’t Robotanks, It's ‘Microservices’

Instead of commanding killer robots, most troops will get helping hands from things like driving assistance software.

Defense

The Army’s New Decades-Long Climate Strategy Has No Budget

The strategy includes a list of tangible objectives but no corresponding cost estimates.

Defense

Mike Bloomberg Named Chair of Defense Innovation Board

The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.