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Defense One Radio, Ep. 167: How U.S. Navy shipbuilding sank so low
It's a complex problem built up over decades. Our guests discuss the causes, effects, and possible solutions.
Agreement clears Trump transition teams to meet with Defense, other departments
But president-elect and staff are still sidestepping FBI background checks, other customary requirements.
In Fiji, defense diplomacy and rain-soaked rugby
SecDef Austin advanced two agreements and faced a question about Trump and climate change.
NIST sets up new task force on AI and national security
The Testing Risks of AI for National Security Taskforce will bring federal expertise to test artificial intelligence models in critical use cases.
Intelligence IGs head for the exits ahead of Trump’s return
The president-elect fired five inspectors general during his first administration.
US to begin providing anti-personnel mines to Ukraine
Policy shift reflects changing Russian tactics and Ukrainian needs, a U.S. official says.
New $275M Ukraine-aid package to include HIMARS ammo
SecDef says materiel for “critical battlefield needs” will be drawn from Pentagon stocks.
Classified-info pact sets stage for closer US-Philippines cooperation
A new coordination center will replace “random conference rooms.”
Women veterans react to 'ill-informed' disparagement by Trump's SecDef pick
“He keeps saying they’ve lowered standards for women [in combat roles], and that is just not true," said one policy expert.
Biden allows Ukraine to use ATACMS to strike Russia
The move comes after what one former Ukrainian official called a “a significant and extremely painful delay.”
US, Australia, Japan deepen defense cooperation
Austin and his counterparts vow to coordinate military planning—and discuss AUKUS' prospects under Trump.
DHS releases guidance for AI in critical infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security worked with its diverse AI Safety and Security Board to develop a holistic approach for securing critical infrastructure that leverages AI technologies.
Trump taps Fox host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary
The combat veteran and “anti-woke” crusader lacks senior military or national-security experience.
HASC chair: Trump will move Space Command HQ to Alabama immediately
The command has been based in Colorado since it was formed in 2019.
Trump’s climate skepticism could hurt military operations
Proposals to “dismantle” NOAA and roll back energy efforts pose “a huge risk,” said one expert.
How Trump may shake up DOD: an insider’s view
An interview with Christopher Miller, the acting SecDef-turned-Project 2025 co-author.
What Trump’s win means for the federal workforce
The Republican former president has vowed to remake the civil service in his image with the reinstatement of Schedule F.
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Federal agencies are ready for the transition. Trump hasn't done his part.
The GOP candidate's team hasn't listed staffers to receive clearances, produced an ethics pledge, or fulfilled other elements of the process intended to produce a secure and timely switch of administrations.
Military services upping recruiting goals after rebound in 2024
Recruitment numbers are looking better after more recruiters are getting into communities.
UN cyber pact would help autocrats crush dissent, US lawmakers warn
Senators say proposed agreement would reduce privacy, increase surveillance, and legitimize censorship.
