Defense
Analysis: Presidents Need to Visit the Troops
It’s how commanders in chief show soldiers they’re not forgotten.
Defense
White House Seeks Alternatives to Independent Space Force
Pentagon leaders were dutifully double-timing toward a new military branch. Then they got new marching orders.
Defense
The Air Force Is Redrawing Its Pacific-War Playbook for China
New Pacific Air Forces chief wants deeper cooperation with allied militaries — and better drills for when comms go down.
Defense
Pentagon's First Departmentwide Audit Is a Major Milestone
For an entity that traces its roots to 1789 and whose books have long been impenetrable to armies of auditors, even a failing grade is cause for positive recognition.
News
Trump’s Estimate of Joint Chiefs Chairman’s Pay Was Only Off By $4.8 Million
President says the country’s top military officer should get a raise.
Defense
As Trump Mulls Firing The Head Of DHS, The Agency’s Second Top Role Is Already Empty
The Homeland Security deputy secretary job is one of dozens Trump still has to fill.
Defense
Trump to Stick with Saudi Arabia in Spite of Khashoggi Killing
The president reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Riyadh — and said the crown prince may have known of plans to murder the U.S.-based journalist.
Defense
This Inventor May Have Cured Motion Sickness Without Drugs. And That Could Mean a Lot to the US Military
One manufacturer of virtual-reality trainers has already begun including the devices in its simulators.
Defense
Space Force Actually May Be a Bargain, New Cost Estimate Says
“At this point it may be a coin toss whether or not this makes it through,” says Todd Harrison.
Defense
Senior Defense Officials Offer Dueling Pricetags for Space Force
Hours after the Pentagon’s No. 2 floated a sub-$5 billion figure, the Air Force secretary stood by her $13-billion estimate.
Defense
Pentagon Began Clampdown on Senior Leaders’ Public Speaking Months Ago, Memos Reveal
DOD says it’s to save money and time. Critics say it’s to avoid conflict with the president.
Oversight
‘Redo’ Nuclear Posture Review, Says Next House Armed Services Chair
Rep. Adam Smith laid out new terms for a debate over the Pentagon’s plans to expand the military’s nuclear arsenal.
Management
Latest Count of 'Revolving Door' Defense Contractors Names Names
Advocacy group blasts ethics law "loopholes" that allow agency alums to lobby.
Defense
Supersonic Bizjets May Attract Pentagon Interest
Three teams are pursuing latter-day SSTs. The U.S. military might have use for them.
Defense
An American Citizen Tried to Join ISIS. Does That Make Him an ‘Enemy Combatant’?
The U.S. military quietly released “John Doe” last week after holding him in detention in Iraq for 13 months, with no charges.
Defense
U.S.-Backed Forces in Iraq, Syria May Face Challenges for Years
Latest report by three inspectors general details weakness in anti-ISIS effort.
Management
Northrop Grumman Pays $27.5 Million Under False Claims Act
Contractor admits inflated billing on Air Force battlefield communications contracts.
Defense
Trump Sparks Outrage with Claims That Rocks Should Be Treated As Firearms
But there is precedent for firing on rock-throwers on the border. CBP agents have done so on numerous occasions.
Defense
Another Grim War-Zone Review from U.S. Afghanistan Watchdog
Kabul government’s control over territory diminishes further as civilian casualties rise.
Defense
The Pentagon, Soldiers And Taxpayers Will Pay For Trump’s Border-Troops Order
The Department of Defense is scrambling to figure out where 15,000 soldiers would come from
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