Defense

New, Temporary Federal Agency Will Push for National Service

Commission will start national “conversation” to consider need to reinstate the draft.

Defense

America Quietly Starts Nation-Building in Parts of Syria

The U.S. has escalated its presence in the country, and has signaled no timetable for when it will end.

Defense

As America’s Nukes and Sensors Get More Connected, the Risk of Cyber Attack Is Growing

Future nuclear weapons will be more sophisticated and better integrated with other equipment. That has benefits and drawbacks.

Defense

U.S. Arrests a Suspected Mole Who May Have Rattled the CIA's Operations in China

Arrest comes as the United States wrestles with how to counter Beijing’s efforts to obtain counterintelligence from American sources.

Defense

Nuclear Command Network Would See Comprehensive Upgrade Under Trump Plan

While the ICBMs, bombers, submarines and cruise missiles get lots of attention, the network connecting them also needs updating.

Defense

Trump Orders Intel Agencies To Protect Americans from ‘Unmasking’

The president has accused officials in the Obama administration of abusing the privilege to request redacted names from intelligence reports.

Defense

The Pentagon’s Secrecy Is Undermining Its Quest for a Bigger Budget

Last year, U.S. Navy and defense leaders warned their people to watch what they say. Lawmakers say that’s made it harder to argue for spending bumps on Capitol Hill.

Defense

Navy: More Ships, Tech, Training, Could Help Prevent Collisions at Sea

The comments come as the Pentagon prepares to submit a budget plan expected to call for increases in the size of the military.

Defense

Will Pakistan Close NATO’s Supply Routes into Afghanistan? Mattis Plays Down Possibility

‘I’m not concerned,’ the defense secretary tells reporters after the White House announced an intention to suspend military aid to Islamabad.

Defense

As Talks to Avoid Shutdown Near Climax, Pentagon Continues Bemoaning Stopgap Budgets

Lawmakers meet Trump for weekend negotiations while Defense managers scramble to manage priorities.

News

CDC To Brief the Public on Responding to a Nuclear Attack

The health agency said that such an event is unlikely, but “planning and preparation can lessen deaths and illnesses.”

Defense

‘Surprising Capabilities’ Guru Tapped to Lead Air Force Acquisition

But assuming Will Roper wins confirmation, what will become of the Strategic Capabilities Office he helped create?

Defense

Why Do People Refer to a Non-Existent 'Nuclear Button'?

It’s, in fact, a briefcase—but that’s little consolation if you’re faced with annihilation.

Defense

When the War Comes, What Should We Civilians Do?

The military can’t do it all. The U.S. needs a national civilian emergency corps, trained and ready to help in case of the next disaster, be it cyber, nuclear, or natural.

Defense

Kim Jong Un Warns That He Has a 'Nuclear Button' on His Desk

Kim is by turns confrontational and conciliatory in his new year's speech.