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Esper’s end-around on Trump harmed civil-military relations
Further politicization of appointments could lead to a Pentagon that games appointments in the fourth year of an administration or selects separate slates of general officers according to the anticipated preferences of the winning candidate.
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The Lockheed-Aerojet deal hampers hypersonics
As in any industry, innovation thrives through competition, not vertical integration.
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Keep all B-1 and B-2 bombers until the new B-21 is available
It was brief and it was dark, but the flyover of three U.S. Air Force bombers in formation at Super Bowl LV signaled more to the world than just a fleeting flyby.
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What is a legacy system? The key is relevance, not age.
Systems nearing the end of their service lives cost much more to maintain, so retiring them in favor of newer systems is pragmatic. However, the services’ record here is decidedly mixed and inconsistent.
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Geospatial intelligence could offer blueprint for protecting national security through technological leadership
The U.S. commercial GEOINT industry is being outstripped by investments and innovations from foreign companies and providers.
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Pentagon Deputy Hicks should say ‘yes’ to nuclear modernization, ‘no’ to a ‘no first use’ policy
The new deputy defense secretary should lean in on her support for nuclear modernization and work toward ensuring there isn’t implementation of a “No First Use” doctrine.
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Threats abound as defense agencies make long-term move to hybrid work patterns
Hybrid work patterns for defense offices are likely to continue to grow in importance, making them targets for increasingly innovative and sophisticated threats.
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Want bigger aircraft force levels? Buy spare parts.
This might not be a glamorous task, but it’s essential.
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The China threat is being inflated to justify more spending
China is an obvious competitor in the 21st century, but does it make sense to build a military to fight to and beyond the shores of the Asian mainland?
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Why are hypersonic weapons so important for America’s security?
Hypersonics are necessary, considering the scale and sophistication of adversary air defenses.
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Esper’s end-around on Trump harmed civil-military relations
Further politicization of appointments could lead to a Pentagon that games appointments in the fourth year of an administration or selects separate slates of general officers according to the anticipated preferences of the winning candidate.
-
The Lockheed-Aerojet deal hampers hypersonics
As in any industry, innovation thrives through competition, not vertical integration.
-
Keep all B-1 and B-2 bombers until the new B-21 is available
It was brief and it was dark, but the flyover of three U.S. Air Force bombers in formation at Super Bowl LV signaled more to the world than just a fleeting flyby.
-
What is a legacy system? The key is relevance, not age.
Systems nearing the end of their service lives cost much more to maintain, so retiring them in favor of newer systems is pragmatic. However, the services’ record here is decidedly mixed and inconsistent.
-
Geospatial intelligence could offer blueprint for protecting national security through technological leadership
The U.S. commercial GEOINT industry is being outstripped by investments and innovations from foreign companies and providers.
-
Pentagon Deputy Hicks should say ‘yes’ to nuclear modernization, ‘no’ to a ‘no first use’ policy
The new deputy defense secretary should lean in on her support for nuclear modernization and work toward ensuring there isn’t implementation of a “No First Use” doctrine.
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Threats abound as defense agencies make long-term move to hybrid work patterns
Hybrid work patterns for defense offices are likely to continue to grow in importance, making them targets for increasingly innovative and sophisticated threats.
-
Want bigger aircraft force levels? Buy spare parts.
This might not be a glamorous task, but it’s essential.
-
The China threat is being inflated to justify more spending
China is an obvious competitor in the 21st century, but does it make sense to build a military to fight to and beyond the shores of the Asian mainland?
-
Why are hypersonic weapons so important for America’s security?
Hypersonics are necessary, considering the scale and sophistication of adversary air defenses.
-
Esper’s end-around on Trump harmed civil-military relations
Further politicization of appointments could lead to a Pentagon that games appointments in the fourth year of an administration or selects separate slates of general officers according to the anticipated preferences of the winning candidate.
-
The Lockheed-Aerojet deal hampers hypersonics
As in any industry, innovation thrives through competition, not vertical integration.
-
Keep all B-1 and B-2 bombers until the new B-21 is available
It was brief and it was dark, but the flyover of three U.S. Air Force bombers in formation at Super Bowl LV signaled more to the world than just a fleeting flyby.
-
What is a legacy system? The key is relevance, not age.
Systems nearing the end of their service lives cost much more to maintain, so retiring them in favor of newer systems is pragmatic. However, the services’ record here is decidedly mixed and inconsistent.
-
Geospatial intelligence could offer blueprint for protecting national security through technological leadership
The U.S. commercial GEOINT industry is being outstripped by investments and innovations from foreign companies and providers.
-
Pentagon Deputy Hicks should say ‘yes’ to nuclear modernization, ‘no’ to a ‘no first use’ policy
The new deputy defense secretary should lean in on her support for nuclear modernization and work toward ensuring there isn’t implementation of a “No First Use” doctrine.
-
Threats abound as defense agencies make long-term move to hybrid work patterns
Hybrid work patterns for defense offices are likely to continue to grow in importance, making them targets for increasingly innovative and sophisticated threats.
-
Want bigger aircraft force levels? Buy spare parts.
This might not be a glamorous task, but it’s essential.
-
The China threat is being inflated to justify more spending
China is an obvious competitor in the 21st century, but does it make sense to build a military to fight to and beyond the shores of the Asian mainland?
-
Why are hypersonic weapons so important for America’s security?
Hypersonics are necessary, considering the scale and sophistication of adversary air defenses.
