Opinion

The Army’s multiyear contracts are a model for other services

Inking multiyear procurement contracts is a good first step towards reinvigorating the defense industrial base, especially when it comes to munitions.

25 hours ago

The Pentagon must make a culture shift to embrace innovation

A culture of innovation is fundamental to acquiring, adopting and scaling new technologies that will give our men and women in uniform the advantage.

2 days ago

Commentary

Unwise divestments are crippling US Marine Corps aviation

The reductions are not the result of insufficient funding or mandated cuts in personnel; the wounds have been self-inflicted.

Air defense upgrades, not F-16s, are a winning strategy for Ukraine

The U.S. and its allies and partners should act immediately to increase the production of current air-denial weapons and the development of future systems.

10 days ago

Want to innovate for DoD? Pay close attention to Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is a master class on the best and worst practices in competitive maneuvering.

11 days ago

Are there flaws in the US Navy’s distributed maritime operations?

Is the concept viable in an era of precision weapons and nearly ubiquitous surveillance?

12 days ago

Stocking Ukraine could generate foreign military sales boom

Backfilling the weapons allies have sent to Ukraine with U.S. equipment could improve their capabilities and build a more effective military deterrent.

2 weeks ago

Challengers and challenges: The promise and perils of UK leadership

British leaders should take care to preserve unity among Ukraine's allies in their push to send more and better weapons to Kyiv.

2 weeks ago

Three ways to build on DISA’s strong data strategy

DISA’s IPlan is a solid step forward for guiding internal data practices, providing insights and goals to reduce data silos.

2 weeks ago

World leaders should press Switzerland on arms deliveries to Ukraine

American and European leaders should make clear to their Swiss hosts that Bern’s position on the transfer of Gepard ammunition will incur consequences.

3 weeks ago

How a new commission will fix disputes over US Navy’s force structure

An underlying problem is that the Defense Department and the Navy have lost credibility in force planning and acquisition.

3 weeks ago

Did anyone say ‘war fatigue’ about Ukraine?

It is up to the Ukrainians to say if they are willing to bear the risks of escalation rather than for the West to decide for them.

3 weeks ago

More can be done to ban US government use of Chinese drones

The U.S. national security community must eschew companies and supply chains controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

3 weeks ago

How big of a fleet? A look at the US Navy’s size and readiness needs

Absent the personnel and support needed, additional ships could spend more time at the piers and be less capable at sea.

3 weeks ago

Add Israel to the Combined Maritime Forces and its Red Sea task force

Expanding CTF 153 and its parent organization can help secure crucial sea lines of communication.

4 weeks ago

A B-1B Lancer takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to participate in a tri-bomber flyover for the B-21 Raider unveiling ceremony in Palmdale, Calif., Dec. 2, 2022.

Bombers necessary to deter and defeat

A healthy and capable U.S. bomber fleet is vital to national security.

4 weeks ago

A better plan for the Marine Corps and the nation: Vision 2035

A new proposal for the Marine Corps, created by retired Marine generals, offers an alternative approach.

4 weeks ago

Should the Pentagon invest in microreactors?

Microreactors are cost-effective if they have a large power capacity, are consistently used for the entire life span and if multiple units are implemented.

6 weeks ago

How to shift DoD’s supply chain mindset from tactical to strategic

The Pentagon should adopt an approach to its supply chain that combines “just in time” methods with “just in case” practices.

6 weeks ago

Washington is waking up on weapons for Taiwan

The legislation includes much-needed guidance to the U.S. Defense and State Departments to prioritize the delivery of arms to Taiwan.

7 weeks ago

Defense News offers the commentaries and opinions from military and industry decision-makers that frame the global debate about defense policy, programs and strategy.

Inking multiyear procurement contracts is a good first step towards reinvigorating the defense industrial base, especially when it comes to munitions.

A culture of innovation is fundamental to acquiring, adopting and scaling new technologies that will give our men and women in uniform the advantage.

The reductions are not the result of insufficient funding or mandated cuts in personnel; the wounds have been self-inflicted.

The U.S. and its allies and partners should act immediately to increase the production of current air-denial weapons and the development of future systems.

The war in Ukraine is a master class on the best and worst practices in competitive maneuvering.

Is the concept viable in an era of precision weapons and nearly ubiquitous surveillance?

Backfilling the weapons allies have sent to Ukraine with U.S. equipment could improve their capabilities and build a more effective military deterrent.

British leaders should take care to preserve unity among Ukraine's allies in their push to send more and better weapons to Kyiv.

DISA’s IPlan is a solid step forward for guiding internal data practices, providing insights and goals to reduce data silos.

American and European leaders should make clear to their Swiss hosts that Bern’s position on the transfer of Gepard ammunition will incur consequences.

An underlying problem is that the Defense Department and the Navy have lost credibility in force planning and acquisition.

It is up to the Ukrainians to say if they are willing to bear the risks of escalation rather than for the West to decide for them.

The U.S. national security community must eschew companies and supply chains controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

Absent the personnel and support needed, additional ships could spend more time at the piers and be less capable at sea.

Expanding CTF 153 and its parent organization can help secure crucial sea lines of communication.

A healthy and capable U.S. bomber fleet is vital to national security.

A new proposal for the Marine Corps, created by retired Marine generals, offers an alternative approach.

Microreactors are cost-effective if they have a large power capacity, are consistently used for the entire life span and if multiple units are implemented.

The Pentagon should adopt an approach to its supply chain that combines “just in time” methods with “just in case” practices.

The legislation includes much-needed guidance to the U.S. Defense and State Departments to prioritize the delivery of arms to Taiwan.