Thought Leadership

Why isn’t Russia doing more to jam GPS in Ukraine?

The importance of GPS as a military tool was underscored by Kremlin media in November 2021 as troops were massing along the Ukraine border. After Russia demonstrated it could destroy a satellite in space, a television commentator known to be an unofficial mouthpiece of President Putin said the nation could “blind NATO” by shooting down all GPS satellites.

4 months ago

Webcast: Defense Budget 2023

Defense News convened with defense community thought leaders and experts to break down the budget both on a broad scale and on a programmatic level. This virtual panel discussion provided analysis and observations on what’s shaping the budget, and what leaders in industry and government need to know for the DoD’s investment priorities.

8 months ago

Webcast: Army Spring Update 2022

A conversation with Doug Bush, newly sworn in as Army’s head of acquisition and logistics

It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’

Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.

2 months ago

Are autonomous ships and vehicles ‘unmanned’ or ‘uncrewed’?

Most literature in this field from all sources – whether academic, governmental or other – tends to use the gender-biased terms “manned” and “unmanned."

3 months ago

Members of the clandestine 'Jedburghs' teams in front of a B-24 just before night takeoff.

Surprise, kill, vanish: ‘Jedburghs’ led way for US cyber, special ops

WWII's "Jedburghs" show how an unconventional take on cross-functional partnerships can operate effectively in politically sensitive environment.

4 months ago

How Defense News and Military Times are covering the invasion of Ukraine

As soon as Russia launched its invasion into Ukraine last week, Defense News and Military Times reporters leapt into action to bring their readers the most comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the ongoing military conflict.

9 months ago

New York Times cites National Guard border reporting by Army Times

Sightline Media publications continue to lead the way in reporting on challenges facing military men and women.

11 months ago

Nominations open for 2022 Service Members of the Year

Nominations are now open for the Military Times Service Members of the Year 2022.

12 months ago

The Defense News commentary that ended up in a Washington Post story

A Washington Post news story in November quoted a commentary from Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) but the piece first appeared in the Defense Views newsletter, the opinion newsletter from Defense News.

13 months ago

Why isn’t Russia doing more to jam GPS in Ukraine?

Webcast: Defense Budget 2023

Webcast: Army Spring Update 2022

A conversation with Doug Bush, newly sworn in as Army’s head of acquisition and logistics

It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’

Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.

Are autonomous ships and vehicles ‘unmanned’ or ‘uncrewed’?

Most literature in this field from all sources – whether academic, governmental or other – tends to use the gender-biased terms “manned” and “unmanned."

Surprise, kill, vanish: ‘Jedburghs’ led way for US cyber, special ops

WWII's "Jedburghs" show how an unconventional take on cross-functional partnerships can operate effectively in politically sensitive environment.

How Defense News and Military Times are covering the invasion of Ukraine

As soon as Russia launched its invasion into Ukraine last week, Defense News and Military Times reporters leapt into action to bring their readers the most comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the ongoing military conflict.

New York Times cites National Guard border reporting by Army Times

Sightline Media publications continue to lead the way in reporting on challenges facing military men and women.

Nominations open for 2022 Service Members of the Year

Nominations are now open for the Military Times Service Members of the Year 2022.

The Defense News commentary that ended up in a Washington Post story

A Washington Post news story in November quoted a commentary from Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) but the piece first appeared in the Defense Views newsletter, the opinion newsletter from Defense News.

Dear Young American - Advice from Medal of Honor Recipients 2022

VA Sec. gets "pissed off" and new missile Tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.19.22

What is the future of Air Force fighter drones?

Which issue has the VA Secretary “pissed off?”

Raytheon wins $1.2 billion surface-to-air missile order for Ukraine

Aircraft makers lumber toward deal for Europe’s next-gen fighter jet

Chinese, Russian long-range bombers make reciprocal base visits

Watch Israel test its anti-missile Barak weapon at sea

Hungary eyes Iron Dome, as new air defense radars are on the way