Pentagon awards $7.8 billion in missile contracts for US and allies
The Pentagon ordered thousands of new missiles for the Air Force, Navy and a host of allies, including NATO nations, Ukraine and Israel, among others.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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In reversal, Navy will share satellite data with NOAA until fall 2026
The Navy will continue sharing data with NOAA from satellites that the service had planned to start phasing out on July 31.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
David Norquist has one word for you: Analytics
The nominee for deputy defense secretary had a smooth confirmation hearing.
By Joe Gould
Newly installed SecDef: The budget deal provides a ‘good’ number for defense
Secretary Esper is also focused on filling empty spots at the Pentagon as quickly as possible to “make sure we have that civilian control of the military” firmly in place.
By Aaron Mehta
Hyten accuser testifies in private before Senate panel
As lawmakers decide the fate of Gen. John Hyten’s nomination for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, they met privately to interview the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her.
By Joe Gould
Esper confirmed as new defense secretary, ending Pentagon leadership uncertainty
The Pentagon had gone more than 200 days without a permanent leader.
Revvin’ up your engine: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 22, 2019: Mark Esper's confirmation, Turkey's f-35 fight, the Top Gun 2 soundtrack.
This week in Congress: Filling the Pentagon’s vacancies
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 22, 2019.
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