As Army narrows field for its flight-school outsourcing contract, Congress says: not so fast
Bell, Lockheed Martin, and M1 got the service’s thumbs-up just as lawmakers put brakes on the effort.
Policy
Hegseth aims to dock Sen. Kelly’s pension for illegal-orders video
The defense secretary, who originally threatened to court-martial the senator, said on Monday said that he would instead try to reduce his rank and retirement pay.
‘A line crossed’: Lawmakers, lawyers, anti-war advocates alarmed by Venezuela overthrow
The lack of Congressional notification stokes fears of another “forever war.”
Trump gives up on National Guard deployment in 3 cities
In the wake of a Supreme Court decision about Chicago, the administration said it will also back off plans for Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
2025 in review: Space Force
There’s a divide within the Space Force. Congress is forcing the service to address it
The new service was supposed to meld the “tribes” of operators and acquisition specialists. It didn’t happen.
December 11, 2025 | Thomas Novelly
Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ plan would put weapons in space, at a big cost
It’s a Cold War concept for a mission whose threats and tools have long since changed.
January 30, 2025 | Patrick Tucker
As space weapons proliferate, spy satellites are getting new duties
Space Force signs selects Vantor to watch for naughty satellites, space threats.
October 22, 2025 | Patrick Tucker
Elon Musk’s SpaceX took money directly from Chinese investors, company insider testifies
The newly unsealed testimony marks the first time direct Chinese investment in the company has been disclosed, raising new questions about foreign stakes in one of America’s most important military contractors.
October 2, 2025 | Justin Elliott and Joshua Kaplan
China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ in space, Space Force says
The capability gap between the U.S. and its competitors has “significantly narrowed.”
March 18, 2025 | Audrey Decker
Space Command HQ will move to Alabama, Trump says
Colorado’s use of mail-in voting influenced his decision, he said.
September 2, 2025 | Audrey Decker
China is working on reusable rockets—and a strategic leap in space power
The U.S. is ahead, but China’s ability to close the gap should not be underestimated.
August 14, 2025 | Peter W. Singer and Alex Nova
China is bringing gray-zone warfare to space
Space is increasingly looking like the South China Sea.
June 17, 2025 | Patrick Tucker
Industry eyes ‘wicked hard’ Golden Dome space interceptor challenge
Defense companies are eager to stake claims in Trump’s Golden Dome vision.
April 18, 2025 | Audrey Decker
The US needs ‘weapons in space,’ SPACECOM head says
The Pentagon has long been hesitant to call for or acknowledge the development of orbital weaponry.
April 8, 2025 | Audrey Decker
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What consumers expect from data security
Security teams spend years building controls around data protection, then a survey asks consumers a simple question about responsibility and the answer lands close to home. Most people believe they are in charge of their own data privacy, and they want…
2025 in review: Marine Corps
Our nation requires three ARG/MEUs
The Marine Corps commandant underscores the necessity of the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit for projecting American strength and sustaining deterrence.
November 16, 2025 | Gen. Eric Smith
Just one prototype won’t cut it anymore, Pacific Marine commander tells industry
MARFORPAC is working faster, so it needs companies with innovative gear to show up with multiples.
November 10, 2025 | Jennifer Hlad
Marine Corps axes plan for third littoral regiment, ready to move on medium landing ship
Halfway to 2030, the service’s latest Force Design update teases upcoming “capstone concept.”
October 29, 2025 | Meghann Myers
Marines press ahead with JLTV purchase after Army quits program
Higher prices are expected once the larger service cancels its contract to buy the Humvee replacement.
September 8, 2025 | Meghann Myers
How the Marines’ attack drone team is defining UAV warfare
A competition to find the Corps’ best operators begins this fall.
August 20, 2025 | Meghann Myers
Defense One Radio, Ep. 180: The Marine Corps in the Pacific littorals
Two generals based in Japan discuss the Corps’ multiyear modernization campaign and preparations for potential conflict with China.
May 16, 2025 | Jennifer Hlad
Marines say they’re ‘leading the way’ in battlefield autonomy
But unique technical challenges and tech wariness keep robot trucks on a short leash.
May 3, 2025 | Lauren C. Williams
Marine Corps to field counter-drone systems to dismounted units
The fielding plans follow a September fly-off.
April 9, 2025 | Meghann Myers
Funding gaps slowing down Marine Corps’ modernization efforts
Force Design 2030 is on track, commandant says, but just barely.
January 15, 2025 | Meghann Myers
More is needed to turn the Marine Corps’ aspirations into reality
If the force is truly to have balanced lethality and battlefield resiliency, it will need more ships, missiles, and money.
November 23, 2025 | Charles Krulak, Michael Hagee, and James Conway
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2025 in review: Air Force
Air Force leaders axe major China-focused organizational efforts
The service continues to unravel its “reoptimization for Great Power Competition” strategy.
December 2, 2025 | Thomas Novelly
Most of the Air Force’s biggest programs …
2025 in review: Navy
The D Brief: New ‘battleship’ announced
The vessels are to displace some 35,000 tons, three times as much as today’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
December 23, 2025 11:24 AM ET | Bradley Peniston and Ben Watson
Congress supports ba…
2025 in review: policy
A turbulent first year of the second Trump administration brought precedent-breaking security strategy and hasty cuts to the DOD workforce.