In shift, Trump announces deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland
A week after cancelling a U.S. Army deployment to Poland, Trump announces an additional 5,000 troops will be sent to the country.
By Tanya Noury
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ISIS leader killed in Africa as US commander raises force reduction concerns
Despite recent operations, U.S. force reduction moves have ignited concerns over America's ability to stifle terror plots emanating from the continent.
By Tanya Noury
Live nuclear testing could resume in ‘months’ if needed, official says
The Trump administration has reportedly had conversations about resuming live nuclear testing.
By Aaron Mehta
Pentagon’s No. 2 watchdog official resigns
The departure, effective June 1, is the latest move in a broader shakeup of government watchdog agencies.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Will defense budgets remain ‘sticky’ after the COVID-19 pandemic?
Congress’ unprecedented fiscal response to COVID-19 has many in the defense community wondering whether belt tightening will hit the Pentagon.
By Eric Lofgren
Defense lawmakers say FCC didn’t read classified Ligado briefing from Pentagon
Leadership of the House Armed Services Committee doesn't seem impressed with the answers it has received from the Federal Communications Commission.
By Aaron Mehta and Mike Gruss
Securing technological superiority requires a joint US-Israel effort
America must beef up its military cooperative research and development efforts with tech-savvy democratic allies. At the top of that list should be Israel.
By Bradley Bowman
Griffin ‘extremely skeptical’ of airborne lasers for missile defense
"I’m extremely skeptical that we can put a large laser on an aircraft and use it to shoot down an adversary missile, even from fairly close," says Mike Griffin.
By Aaron Mehta
House panel to hold private Ligado call with FCC and defense officials
Unlike a May 6 public hearing from the Senate Armed Services Committee, this briefing will feature representatives from the Federal Communications Commission.
DoD developing ‘best practices’ for AI programs
The Department of Defense has many artificial intelligence programs, but has yet to develop a cohesive set of standards for them.
By Aaron Mehta
Our nation’s defense supply chain imperative
This most recent crisis has re-exposed weaknesses in our defense industrial base – highlighting the need to significantly bolster the nation’s vital supply chain, says L3Harris CEO Bill Brown.
By Bill Brown, L3Harris Technologies
Pentagon legislation aims to end dependence on China for rare earth minerals
The Pentagon has proposed legislation that aims to end reliance on China for rare earth minerals used in the manufacturing of missiles and munitions, hypersonic weapons and radiation hardened electronics, by making targeted investments.
By Joe Gould