Gulf Arms Spending May Trump Oil Price Drop
Should US defense firms worry about arms exports to the Gulf as oil prices plunge?
Commentary
Why, President Trump, you need the media [Commentary]
When there’s a clear effort to not cooperate with the media, it’s difficult to do our jobs. And I suppose that’s the point. But what I’d offer to the president is that closing the door on the press makes it awfully difficult to do your job as well.
Editorial: Priorities for DoD's New Team
Since being tapped to become US defense secretary, Ash Carter spent four months developing a strategy for his tenure and focusing on who would fill the nation's top military jobs.
Editorial: The Right Cooperation Message
The United States and many of its allies face the same problem: Costs are growing faster than budgets.
Editorial: Integrate US-Japan Forces
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to the United States last week was a success. He made Japan's case on security, trade and diplomacy, becoming the first Japanese leader ever to address a joint session of Congress. And in English, no less.
Editorial: Of Budgets and Odd Alliances
The unusual coalition of conservative Republican deficit hawks and liberal Democrats united to cut Pentagon spending is worrying defense supporters.
Editorial: Carter Charts New Cyber Path
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter's new cyber strategy and push to harness the power of Silicon Valley are key and welcome steps to improving the cyber security of the United States and its allies.
Editorial: India Still Needs Bigger Rafale Deal
The decision by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order 36 off-the-shelf Rafale jets was an overdue and welcome move to upgrade New Delhi's military capabilities.
Editorial: Manned Aircraft Remain Vital
For decades, senior military leaders and analysts have predicted the demise of manned aircraft.
Former NSA Chief: Follow SOCOM Model for Cyber
To the list of folks skeptical about the military's cyber corps becoming its own service branch, add former NSA and US Cyber Command chief Keith Alexander.
Editorial: Defense Reform Long Overdue
Defense acquisition reform has been an Obama administration priority, but its latest attempt may prove the most lasting.