Opinion
The defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaul
The acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.
Opinion
Inside the US Army’s C2 upgrade – what industry can expect
Commercial hardware and software will be key to the service's command-and-control overhaul, according to Joseph Welch of Army Futures Command.
Central to meeting the complexities of JADC2? Artificial intelligence
JADC2 demands a comprehensive, dynamic, and near-real time common operating picture and artificial intelligence can certainly aid in speeding-up decision making and defining parameters.
A delicate balancing act: The US government must juggle a pandemic and the FY21 budget
It’s time for the government to show it can do two big things at once, and do them right.
Space launch can grow alongside aviation
Anticipated increases in the frequency of space launches will soon require careful consideration for use of crowded airspace.
What’s preventing a respite from the broken US-Russia relationship?
Arms control is a natural starting point for U.S.-Russia rapprochement. However, three main challenges hinder any headway.
China’s strategic interest in the Arctic goes beyond economics
Over the recent years, Beijing has instituted a gradually expanding set of scientific research programs in the Arctic that clearly have both civilian and military applications.
A view from Finland: Security and defense in the Arctic
Although the risk of military confrontation in the Arctic remains low for the time being, Finland is considering the possibility of a spillover from conflicts elsewhere.
Sweden adjusts to rising tensions in the High North
Sweden's defense minister argues that his country and its allies must consider the implications of a military buildup in the Arctic region, and strive to avoid excessive militarization.
Don’t let the Pentagon dip into its bag of old tricks
Our pursuits to fix financial shenanigans and sow fiscal discipline into the defense budget are more important than ever.
Build a fleet, not a constituency
The U.S. Navy’s frigate award is a great start toward the future fleet, but the service must assess the best mix of ships for future warfare.
