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Russia fears complicate NATO’s new China focus

Some Eastern European allies are saying the U.S.-China rivalry must not overshadow the alliance’s original focus: Russia.

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U.S. Air Force Academy cadets listen and ask questions with Gen. John Hyten at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 8, 2020.

‘Uncharted waters:’ With no Hyten successor in sight, DoD prepares to delegate vice chair jobs

"We're running out of airspeed and altitude," former Senate Armed Services Committee staffer Arnold Punaro said.

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Chinese hypersonic missile test unlikely to trigger arms race, experts say

The Chinese space-based hypersonic missile test in August is a wake-up call for the United States, but isn't likely to start a Sputnik-like arms race, experts say.

Ukraine defense minister: Don’t compare us to Afghanistan

Ukraine’s defense minister fired back Tuesday at Russian predictions that the U.S., in light of its rushed exit from Afghanistan, will eventually abandon Ukraine.

3 days ago

Senate appropriators back 5 percent boost in defense spending for FY22

The plan is about $24 billion more than the White House request, but is in line with spending totals backed by conservatives and moderate Democrats in Congress.

4 days ago

Pentagon’s arms sales chief retires as Biden administration faces decisions on transfer policy

Defense Security Cooperation Agency Director Heidi Grant is stepping down after 15 months in the role.

9 days ago

‘Affordable’ hypersonics, small business and sustainment lead DoD tech chief’s priorities

The new undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, Heidi Shyu, laid out some of her top priorities for the Pentagon in its innovation race with China at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Tuesday.

10 days ago

A debt limit default looms. Here’s why the Pentagon should be concerned.

A lack of progress on America's debt ceiling risks an economic meltdown.

3 weeks ago

DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week

Thousands of civilian Defense Department and VA civilian workers could be furloughed on Friday if lawmakers can't reach a deal on a budget extension.

3 weeks ago

Biden hit with backlash over removal of Pentagon’s top nuclear policy official

Lawmakers on both sides of nuclear weapons issues want answers after the lead Pentagon official overseeing the Nuclear Posture Review was ousted after nine months on the job and her position eliminated.

4 weeks ago

Here are the cheap counter-drone solutions DoD tested in the Arizona desert

Find out who participated in the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office's second demonstration as the Pentagon looks to bring new counter-drone capabilities into an enduring framework.

4 weeks ago

Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote

The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.

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