Defense

These Are The Photos Of Kim Jong-Un And Mike Pompeo That Trump Called 'Incredible'

It is unclear if we'll see a similar image of Trump, he's hedged on whether he'd meet with Kim at all or leave the meeting if it isn't "fruitful."

Tech

The Pentagon Is Making a Ray Gun to Stop Truck Attacks

A device that resembles an old phonograph may soon be used to jam and shut down vehicles like the one that killed 10 people in Toronto.

Defense

House Lawmakers Close Pentagon Budget Hearing to the Public

Mattis and Dunford have open hearings at the Armed Services Committees, but will talk over their $686.1 billion request with House appropriators in private.

Defense

Senate Panel Narrowly Approves Pompeo for Secretary of State

After a last-minute flip by Senator Rand Paul, President Trump’s pick for secretary of state wins approval from the Foreign Relations Committee despite opposition from Democrats.

Tech

U.S. Air Force to Put Sensors on Allies’ Satellites

The move is intended to deter Russia or China from shooting down spacecraft — and provide backups if they do.

Defense

What Trump Has Already Given Up to North Korea

Pyongyang has long sought a legitimacy-conferring summit with a sitting U.S. president, and it looks highly unlikely to give up the "treasured sword" of its existing nukes.

Management

The Navy Wants a Better Way to Keep China’s Nose Out of Its Contracts

A subcontract with a Huawei partner has the secretary looking for an ‘institutional algorithm’ for spotting dicey partnerships.

Tech

The Military Will Award $10 Million To The Company That Can Launch Satellites On Short Notice

The Air Force is desperate to replace larger satellites that are vulnerable to attack, and fast.

Defense

CIA Director Mike Pompeo Spent Easter In North Korea With Kim Jong-un

Pompeo's meeting was aimed at laying the groundwork for a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.

Defense

Many Pentagon Offices Would Relocate or Vanish Under Thornberry Plan

House Armed Services chair would streamline “4th Estate” to create efficiency.

Oversight

Lawmakers Ask: Where’s the Broader Syria Strategy?

No surprise that Democrats questioned Friday’s retaliatory strike, but even a few GOP defense hawks wondered aloud.

Defense

Pentagon Declares Strike Successful. Here’s A Look at What Went Into It

U.S., French, and British planes and ships used a wide variety of precision weapons to hit Syrian chemical weapons facilities. Some saw their first day of combat.

Defense

Mattis Confirms Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria, But No Trump Decision to Strike Yet

The National Security Council discussed options with the president for responding to the attack, but the administration was still syncing up with allies Thursday evening.

Defense

Special Operators Are Getting a Bit More Much-Needed Rest

At least two SOF components are on a ‘glide path’ to the Pentagon’s desired optempo.

Defense

Mike Pompeo Is Warming Up To Manmade Climate Change

Trump's nominee for secretary of state was once dubbed "the congressman from Koch."

Defense

From 'Give Me a Break' to 'Get Ready'

Donald Trump's ever-changing stance on U.S. intervention in Syria.

Defense

The Military Budget Shows Just How Deep Donald Trump is Getting Into Syria

Despite Trump's distaste for global entanglements, the U.S. is spending more and more in Syria.

Defense

Chad Is The First African Country Taken Off Trump’s Travel Ban List

The White House said Chad had improved its security "information sharing practices" with U.S. officials.

Defense

Going BRAC-less: What to Do with the Military’s Excess Property

The Pentagon is offering an alternative to closing bases, and Congress should support it.