Threats
The US just lowered its defenses against authoritarian propaganda, experts say
Gutting the U.S. Agency for Global Media reduces the country's ability to fight off influence campaigns at home and promote freedom abroad.
Ideas
The end of nonproliferation?
The United States' rejection of security commitments could lead to a spike in nuclear-armed states.
Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 174: Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith
Our annual State of Defense interview series begins with a commandant working to balance crisis response and modernization.
Sponsor Content
Global Snapshot: The Middle East and North Africa Defense Environment
The Middle East and North Africa collectively spent $220.6 billion on defense in 2024, amounting to about 9.5 percent of the global total for the year.
Policy
Pentagon hiring freeze holds previously approved job moves hostage
Civilians have sent their belongings overseas but are trapped at their duty stations.
Business
The Pentagon’s next major cloud contract is in the works
It may be even bigger than its $9 billion predecessor.
Threats
Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force to get its own Typhon missile system
The second Pacific MDTF has also joined Transformation in Contact, while building its way to 2,000 soldiers.
Sponsor Content
Modernization for Tomorrow: Preparing Government IT Systems for the AI Era
Federal experts discussed the challenges agencies face in modernizing IT systems to handle AI-related risks and prepare for future technology advancements.
Ideas
What military members need to hear from their leaders now
Policy guidance, to be sure—but also timeless messages that transcend administrations.
Science & Tech
Back like it never left: Austin swarmed with defense tech for SXSW
Defense techies, startups, and investors were in full force this week—if not on the main stage.
Voices
Science & Tech
Future of US digital security in jeopardy due to White House attacks on science organization, officials say
Current and former cybersecurity officials say Trump administration attacks on key research centers will benefit China.
Ideas
Trump’s coercive approach risks driving Latin America into China’s arms
Short-term wins should not be mistaken for long-term gains.
Breaking News
Policy
Judge orders DOD, other agencies to rehire fired probationary workers
The firings were "based on a lie," judge says, who suggests he may extend his order beyond the roughly 24,000 already included.
Business
Trump’s anti-NATO turn could sink F-35 sales
Allies are questioning their reliance on U.S.-made weapons, experts and former defense officials warn.
Policy
Consultant tapped to lead industrial policy as Pentagon ponders acquisition reform
Mike Cadenazzi is a Navy intelligence officer-turned-EY managing partner.
Policy
Service leaders beg for flexibility as full-year continuing resolution looms
Without a new budget—or relief from the strictures of its absence—the military can’t start new projects or pay for the unexpected.
Policy
Confusion, fear as changes whipsaw Defense workforce
Workforce cuts, travel freezes, and administrative burdens are leaving civilians shaken.
Science & Tech
Canada, other allies play a key role in some military AI experiments
The U.S. Air Force continues to plan joint experiments, tech development with Canadian and other partners.
Threats
US resumes sending aid, intel to Ukraine; seeks ‘yes’ from Russia on ceasefire
“The ball is now in [Russia’s] court,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Policy
Trump administration reverses its cancellation of national-security office leases
GAO offices in Atlanta, Huntsville, and Norfolk have been removed from a termination list tied to a DOGE effort to reduce purported government waste.
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