


Pentagon Ukraine hub could see downgrade in policy office reshuffle
The shift would demote an office that until earlier this year had become one of the most important in the Pentagon.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its solid rocket motor production in Virginia primarily for the Javelin anti-tank system.

Joint Chiefs vice chairman nominee to get final Senate confirmation vote this week
Gen. John Hyten's nomination has been stalled for months over accusations of sexual harassment and assault.

Trump’s Ukraine scandal could be ‘impeachable offense’ key national security Democrats, veterans warn
Five freshman lawmakers who served in the military for the first time this week said they may support impeachment hearings against the president.

Pentagon’s electronic warfare leader heads to industry
WIlliam Conley, the former director of electronic warfare at the Pentagon, has left his position.

Following attacks, Pentagon prepping to send troops to Saudi Arabia’s aid
The Pentagon will spend the weekend determining number of troops and types of equipment it will deploy to the Middle East as a response to Iran's attack on Saudi Arabian oil fields.

Facing Iran, Saudi Arabia still owes US $181 million for Yemen refueling
Saudi Arabia still has an unpaid bill with the Pentagon for $181 million for its refueling assistance in Yemen.

These three weapon systems will face delays under a short CR
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has been meeting with congressional leaders to urge them to avoid a continuing resolution. However, that path appears unlikely.

Security clearance reforms: our nation depends on it
Recent actions have dramatically reduced the backlog for investigations needed to grant security clearances. However, increases in the number of completed investigations created a whole new backlog in the next step of the process.

Documents reveal how the Space Force would launch in 90 days
The Pentagon is waiting for Congress to decide whether to create a Space Force. This is what would happen next.

Esper can — and must — lead bold reform at the Pentagon
The kind of creativity and leadership Mark Esper showed as Army secretary is needed Pentagon-wide re-prioritize activities consistent with the National Defense Strategy, says the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee in this commentary.
