Opinion
Russia’s domestic drone push is a mixed bag for its war on the West
Russia’s decade-plus domestic tech push shows that Russia can excel at software development but often fails miserably at hardware, writes Justin Sherman.
Opinion
US military action in Iran risks igniting global nuclear cascade
If Iranian leadership survives any U.S. attack, they will almost certainly double down on Iran’s weapons program, argues a Middle Eastern security scholar.
Opinion
What’s in a name? Fighters, bombers and modern aerial combat
Opinion: Fielding survivable bomber-sized aircraft for long-range aerial combat could mitigate shortfalls in achieving air superiority against China.
Opinion
Split to win: Why the Air Force must become 4 services
Opinion: Breaking the Air Force into four parts may seem radical, but it mirrors the kind of organizational clarity Hegseth has called for across DOD.
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NATO should break the ice on unmanned systems for icebreakers
Opinion: New icebreakers designed to deploy and service uncrewed systems would bolster a credible Arctic defense.
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Europe can’t do it alone on defense
Opinion: Europe should make a deal with Trump, offering the U.S. market access in exchange for operational control of the weapons it buys.
Opinion
Five priorities for advancing NATO’s space mission
NATO’s progress in the "final frontier” is notable but insufficient, argue RAND analysts Anca Agachi, Shaan Shaikh and Bruce McClintock.
Opinion
Taiwan’s military reform is failing where it matters most
A smart conscription system is not only about defense but also about empowering Taiwan’s future, the author of this op-ed argues.
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.
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Tariffs or not, China’s infiltration of US systems needs new attention
The challenge facing the U.S. and allied governments is how to protect systems, citizens, infrastructure and industries from data theft.
