‘Imminent’ threat? Hegseth escalates tone on China in key Asia speech
The assessment is a major departure for the U.S. government, and it came with a nudge that nations must choose between Washington and Beijing.
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Behemoth Golden Dome may face lackluster scrutiny in Trump’s Pentagon
Hegseth's decision to shutter DOT&E was at least partially triggered by the office's plans to oversee Golden Dome's test plans, sources told Defense News.
Nuclear official says warhead modernization program on track despite COVID, GAO concerns
A top NNSA official gives updates on the B61, W80 and W88 programs.
Congressional oversight of homeland missile defense plans increase in FY21 defense policy bills
A number of provisions in the House and Senate versions of the FY21 defense policy bill ask to see the Missile Defense Agency's homework on its plans to bolster its homeland missile defense and push for quicker ways to fill possible gaps that would address emerging threats.
We know why innovation is important. Here’s how to do it.
For the past two years, a U.S. Air Force wing built an innovation playbook — leadership, buy-in, experimentation and speed..
This week in Congress: Controversial defense nominee faces scrutiny
Anthony Tata, tapped by the president for the top Pentagon policy job, faces strong opposition from Senate Democrats.
Trump admin officially makes it easier to export military drones
The Trump administration hopes to reap the economic benefit of increased sales of military drones abroad.
Cost tripled for missile defense warhead, despite prior warnings, GAO finds
The cost to develop the now-canceled Redesigned Kill Vehicle program for homeland missile defense more than tripled, and the program’s schedule slipped by four years, a new U.S. government watchdog report reveals.
Pentagon AI team sets sights on information warfare
The JAIC's newest mission area is joint information warfare.
Lawmakers pressure Lockheed to pay back Pentagon for F-35 parts problems
The Pentagon wants financial compensation for F-35 parts that are not ready to install upon delivery.
INDOPACOM head wants Aegis Ashore in Guam by 2026
The missile defense capability would form the "backbone" of Adm. Phil Davidson's highest priority: a new defense system around the American territory.
