Pentagon yanks speakers from Aspen Security Forum, blasts its values
Nearly a dozen top generals and defense officials were scheduled to speak at the forum, which begins Tuesday.
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US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says
After a pause in some weapons shipment, U.S. officials said this week that 155 mm munitions and precision-guided rockets were on their way.
Trump reportedly suggested the military pay for a border wall
Trump has been pushing behind closed doors for the Pentagon to pay for a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, according to a new report.
DoD watchdog: Air Force failed to effectively manage F-22 modernization
Without a clear contracting strategy, the F-22 Program Office has increased the likelihood of delays in the modernization schedule.
DARPA to use artificial intelligence to help commanders in ‘gray zone’ conflicts
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched a new program aimed at gauging what the adversary is up to during 'gray-zone' conflicts.
US nuclear stockpile decreasing in size, but not capability
While the size of the U.S. stockpile is decreasing, the nuclear enterprise is diversifying delivery platforms to enhance U.S. deterrence and power projection.
DoD reorders $1.7 million worth of balloon drones
The Pentagon must like Drone Aviation's tethered balloon drones. The Defense Department signed the company's largest contract yet.
How the US can put its OTA procurement process to best use
With proper transparency, the other transaction authority mechanism will allow the U.S. to stay several steps ahead of any adversary and benefit the procurement process.
New deputy at Cyber Command to retire
Lt. Gen. William Mayville has submitted his retirement papers roughly eight months after assuming a newly created deputy commander position at U.S. Cyber Command.
After veto threat, Trump signs full-year federal budget deal
Trump had objected to immigration issues in the spending bill, but said the military funding included in the measure made it too important to scrap.
Congress passes $1.3 trillion budget measure, finally resolving FY18 budget fights
The budget contains $700 billion for defense spending for fiscal 2018, plus another $185.4 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
