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![Replacing the ‘Air Force One’ fleet literally takes an act of Congress [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635669347659003758-may-11-frontlines-10jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Replacing the ‘Air Force One’ fleet literally takes an act of Congress [Commentary]
There seems to be almost unanimous agreement — a rarity in Congress — that the president’s current aerial fleet needs to be replaced.
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![Innovation on the production line: A business case [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Justice-headshot.jpg.jpg?w=824)
Innovation on the production line: A business case [Commentary]
Innovation and manufacturing are diametrically opposed. But there is a need for this dynamic tension between innovation and manufacturing to drive the best value possible into a product.
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![How the Chinese cyberthreat has evolved [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/file-20170927-24193-1u3rqay.jpg.jpg?w=926)
How the Chinese cyberthreat has evolved [Commentary]
With more than half of its 1.4 billion people online, the world’s most populous country is home to a slew of cyberspies and hackers. Indeed, China has likely stolen more secrets from businesses and governments than any other country.
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![7 ways to enhance the US military’s Humvee fleet [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635627177768821533-16907008715-69de60bea0-kjpg.jpg?w=1000)
7 ways to enhance the US military’s Humvee fleet [Commentary]
AM General has developed seven cool Humvee variants that it could provide to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
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![Integrating conventional and cyber weapons [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/f-16.jpg_057813.jpg?w=1024)
Integrating conventional and cyber weapons [Commentary]
Having served in Desert Storm flying combat missions in the F-16, I found that success during that conflict came from the first true integration of electronic warfare and conventional munitions.
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![Mattis’ call for closer ties welcomed by industry [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20170918_AFA_Sec-Mattis08-1.jpg-1.jpg?w=1024)
Mattis’ call for closer ties welcomed by industry [Commentary]
The DoD and the aerospace and defense industry share a common goal of maintaining, building and enhancing our war fighters’ technological advantage. We never want to be in the position of sending our troops into a fight without a decisive edge.
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![Five dangers of giving the Commerce Department oversight of firearms exports [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635815394172199058-frontlines-october-27-8jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Five dangers of giving the Commerce Department oversight of firearms exports [Commentary]
A proposal by the Trump administration will likely transfer responsibility for reviewing licenses to export small arms that are often called “the real weapons of mass destruction” from the State Department to the Commerce Department.
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![The Afghanistan strategy we’ve been waiting for [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/35352061240_6479fa5cf9_o.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
The Afghanistan strategy we’ve been waiting for [Commentary]
Finally, the gloves are off. President Trump and Secretary Mattis have given our troops exactly what they need: an outline for a clear way forward for American involvement in Afghanistan.
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![The military turns to machines to fight machines [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/snagfilms-a.akamaihd.net3bbfd6ac40dc44f7a13c16e16a32745cartificial-intelligence-5f8be664208fbaca341a90889f1573888ad8588b.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
The military turns to machines to fight machines [Commentary]
Machine-aided cyber warfare attacks developed by nation states are posing a growing threat to national security.
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![The FY18 Defense Authorization and insider threat [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/insider-threat.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
The FY18 Defense Authorization and insider threat [Commentary]
As the fiscal 2018 NDAA winds its way through Congress, it is worth noting how differently the House and Senate are treating matters related to reducing threats from insiders.
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Replacing the ‘Air Force One’ fleet literally takes an act of Congress [Commentary]
There seems to be almost unanimous agreement — a rarity in Congress — that the president’s current aerial fleet needs to be replaced.
-
Innovation on the production line: A business case [Commentary]
Innovation and manufacturing are diametrically opposed. But there is a need for this dynamic tension between innovation and manufacturing to drive the best value possible into a product.
-
How the Chinese cyberthreat has evolved [Commentary]
With more than half of its 1.4 billion people online, the world’s most populous country is home to a slew of cyberspies and hackers. Indeed, China has likely stolen more secrets from businesses and governments than any other country.
-
7 ways to enhance the US military’s Humvee fleet [Commentary]
AM General has developed seven cool Humvee variants that it could provide to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
-
Integrating conventional and cyber weapons [Commentary]
Having served in Desert Storm flying combat missions in the F-16, I found that success during that conflict came from the first true integration of electronic warfare and conventional munitions.
-
Mattis’ call for closer ties welcomed by industry [Commentary]
The DoD and the aerospace and defense industry share a common goal of maintaining, building and enhancing our war fighters’ technological advantage. We never want to be in the position of sending our troops into a fight without a decisive edge.
-
Five dangers of giving the Commerce Department oversight of firearms exports [Commentary]
A proposal by the Trump administration will likely transfer responsibility for reviewing licenses to export small arms that are often called “the real weapons of mass destruction” from the State Department to the Commerce Department.
-
The Afghanistan strategy we’ve been waiting for [Commentary]
Finally, the gloves are off. President Trump and Secretary Mattis have given our troops exactly what they need: an outline for a clear way forward for American involvement in Afghanistan.
-
The military turns to machines to fight machines [Commentary]
Machine-aided cyber warfare attacks developed by nation states are posing a growing threat to national security.
-
The FY18 Defense Authorization and insider threat [Commentary]
As the fiscal 2018 NDAA winds its way through Congress, it is worth noting how differently the House and Senate are treating matters related to reducing threats from insiders.
-
Replacing the ‘Air Force One’ fleet literally takes an act of Congress [Commentary]
There seems to be almost unanimous agreement — a rarity in Congress — that the president’s current aerial fleet needs to be replaced.
-
Innovation on the production line: A business case [Commentary]
Innovation and manufacturing are diametrically opposed. But there is a need for this dynamic tension between innovation and manufacturing to drive the best value possible into a product.
-
How the Chinese cyberthreat has evolved [Commentary]
With more than half of its 1.4 billion people online, the world’s most populous country is home to a slew of cyberspies and hackers. Indeed, China has likely stolen more secrets from businesses and governments than any other country.
-
7 ways to enhance the US military’s Humvee fleet [Commentary]
AM General has developed seven cool Humvee variants that it could provide to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
-
Integrating conventional and cyber weapons [Commentary]
Having served in Desert Storm flying combat missions in the F-16, I found that success during that conflict came from the first true integration of electronic warfare and conventional munitions.
-
Mattis’ call for closer ties welcomed by industry [Commentary]
The DoD and the aerospace and defense industry share a common goal of maintaining, building and enhancing our war fighters’ technological advantage. We never want to be in the position of sending our troops into a fight without a decisive edge.
-
Five dangers of giving the Commerce Department oversight of firearms exports [Commentary]
A proposal by the Trump administration will likely transfer responsibility for reviewing licenses to export small arms that are often called “the real weapons of mass destruction” from the State Department to the Commerce Department.
-
The Afghanistan strategy we’ve been waiting for [Commentary]
Finally, the gloves are off. President Trump and Secretary Mattis have given our troops exactly what they need: an outline for a clear way forward for American involvement in Afghanistan.
-
The military turns to machines to fight machines [Commentary]
Machine-aided cyber warfare attacks developed by nation states are posing a growing threat to national security.
-
The FY18 Defense Authorization and insider threat [Commentary]
As the fiscal 2018 NDAA winds its way through Congress, it is worth noting how differently the House and Senate are treating matters related to reducing threats from insiders.
