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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency boss reveals data strategy

The agency wants to ensure it can process the vast torrent of data it faces, and feed the most valuable intelligence to joint war fighters around the world.

Air Force pick pledges to tackle F-35 sustainment costs, back nuclear modernization

Controlling rising sustainment costs for the F-35 would be a top concern for the nominee to lead Air Force acquisitions.

A debt limit default looms. Here’s why the Pentagon should be concerned.

A lack of progress on America's debt ceiling risks an economic meltdown.

Could Britain stop Argentina from buying the JF-17 warplane?

The fourth-generation JF-17 is jointly developed and produced by China’s Chengdu Aerospace Corporation and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex.

DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week

Thousands of civilian Defense Department and VA civilian workers could be furloughed on Friday if lawmakers can't reach a deal on a budget extension.

Biden hit with backlash over removal of Pentagon’s top nuclear policy official

Lawmakers on both sides of nuclear weapons issues want answers after the lead Pentagon official overseeing the Nuclear Posture Review was ousted after nine months on the job and her position eliminated.

Commentary

America needs a permanent military presence in the Baltics, and here’s why

The seemingly rushed, chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has caused some American allies in Europe to question Washington’s commitment to NATO.

The Space National Guard has a new opponent in town: the White House

Delays in creating a Space National Guard have led to less-robust training, Air National Guard boss Lt. Gen. Michael Loh said.

Commentary

Presentation is key: Why the Pentagon’s budget data needs a makeover

Data is dispersed across PDFs and Excel files, making it difficult to accurately and comprehensively cover the financial tracks of an entire program.