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
'I Don’t Get Confused:' How Nikki Haley’s Feminist Clapback Could Cost Her a Job
Haley won't accept the blame for a failure of communication in the White House.
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.
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