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.
DSCA head considering changes to early-procurement fund for allies
The new head of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency is studying a little known but vital source of funding for foreign weapon sales, with the hopes of finding ways to speed the process forward.
DoD still doesn’t have cyber deterrence, redline policies, but says they’re working on it
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee chastised the Defense Department’s witness given that after several years of working the problem, the answer to how the department may respond to actors or incidents is essentially: it depends.
Mattis: No answers yet on Niger attack
Lawmakers suggest subpoena may be necessary to get facts behind attack that killed four service members.
DoD says it shouldn’t protect homeland from cyberthreats; McCain disagrees
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee sparred with DoD representatives regarding the Pentagon's role in cyberspace in protecting the nation.
DSCA head looking at creating security cooperation university, among other ideas
The new head of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency is seriously considering the creation of a security cooperation university, as he looks for ways to speed the famously deliberate foreign military sales system.
Senate confirms DoD policy No. 2
The Senate confirmed David Trachtenberg to be the principal deputy undersecretary of defense for policy by a 79-19 vote Tuesday.
Pentagon says Iraqi train-and-equip mission could end if attacks on Kurds continue
The U.S. may consider ceasing its massive train-and-equip program of Iraqi forces if they continue an offensive against Iraqi Kurds in Kirkuk, the Pentagon said Monday.
Army to push allies to focus more on sustainment
The Army is set to push allies to focus more on sustainment of equipment, the service’s top foreign relations officer says.
Lord tinkering with AT&L reorg plan, industry relationships
Ellen Lord says that her organizational chart may not be fully completed by the time the AT&L changeover happens and that her direct contact with industry might become more rigid than her predecessors.
