US resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
The defense secretary directed the pause last week to allow DOD to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that caught the White House by surprise.
By Tara Copp, AP
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What’s the key to better defense contracting? Measure what works.
The extent to which the U.S. is reaping benefits from supposedly agile contract instruments is mostly anecdotal, according to a new GMU study.
By Jerry McGinn and Jeff Kojac
America’s defense export strategy is key to deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region
American foreign military sales should align with the broader objective of deterring China without unnecessarily risking escalation or alienation of partners.
By Tate Nurkin
David Trachtenberg, No. 2 policy official, exits Pentagon
Yet another spot in the Pentagon is opening up with the exit of the department's No. 2 policy official.
By Aaron Mehta
Senate committee approves Esper and Milley to lead Pentagon, teeing up final vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved President Trump’s picks to the Pentagon’s top two spots.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon redirects $282M to close ISR gaps
The Department of Defense is using reprogramming actions to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance programs.
By Nathan Strout
Can Mark Esper save DoD? Senators sure hope so.
Army Secretary Mark Esper could be confirmed as the new defense secretary early as Thursday.
Final vote on Esper as defense secretary likely within days
Senate leaders want a vote on Thursday but may have to wait a few more days.
The Pentagon should treat Congress as a partner, not an obstacle
The Pentagon has failed to treat Congress as a partner in executing America’s defense strategy.
By Rick Berger
Navy secretary temporarily takes over Pentagon’s top job ahead of Esper confirmation hearing
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer is expected to perform two of the Pentagon's top roles in the coming weeks.
Pentagon nominee Esper, a former Raytheon lobbyist, must extend recusal, says Warren
President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary must “take additional steps” to wall himself off from his previous role as the top lobbyist for defense contractor Raytheon, according to Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
By Joe Gould