Policy
Cyberspace Solarium Commission to Reboot as a Non-Profit
After two years and a handful of legislative changes, the congressionally mandated group is dissolving—and returning to its work in a different form.
Threats
2021 Top Ten: Navy
The sea service moved ahead with new warship ideas and tested new warfighting concepts. But will they win over Congress?
Defense Systems
NDAA requires DOD to report on prospects for a ‘cyber academy’
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) says these reports could inform potential legislation to establish an academy to educate cyber workers for government modeled after military service academies.
Defense Systems
Senate passes 2022 defense authorization bill
The Senate passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, 88-11, authorizing $740 billion for Defense Department spending, and $28 billion for other national security programs.
Policy
Liberals ‘Need to Get On the Defense Committees,’ If They Want Change
“At this point, I think defense is just not that important to progressives one way or the other,” said one expert after Democrats came away from negotiations empty handed.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 93: Outlook 2022
We continue our look-ahead to next year, featuring interviews with White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, and more.
Business
Defense Spending Could Rise, Wall Street Analysis Say
Ten months into the Biden administration, predictions of flat budgets are evaporating amid inflation and Congress delays.
Policy
With Defense Bill Set to Change Military Justice, One Senator Pushes for More
Gillibrand plans to call for an up-or-down vote on several proposals tossed from the 2022 NDAA.
Threats
Should Military Police Wear Body Cams? Congress is Asking
After BLM and Jan. 6, some say the tech is "long overdue," but others scoff that it’s "a solution in search of a problem."
Policy
The NDAA Likely Won’t Become Law Until 2022. That’s ‘Not The End of the World’
The Pentagon does not need the must-pass bill to operate, experts say.
Ideas
Americans Want to Defend Taiwan. The Pentagon’s Budget Should, Too
Lawmakers should take advantage and give Americans the defense budget we need to stay ahead of China.
Policy
Senators Have More Than 900 Ideas To Fix America’s Security
The proposed amendments to the NDAA include ideas on Afghanistan, China and extremism in the ranks.
Threats
No Pentagon Wrong-Doing in Jan. 6 Reaction, Inspector General Finds
“DOD officials did not delay or obstruct” Guard troops who arrived at the U.S. Capitol hours after insurrectionists stormed it.
Policy
Plan to Draft Women is Uniting Unlikely Political Allies
Anti-war activists and conservative hawks both want women to stay out of the Selective Service System.
Policy
Lawmakers Push DOD to Share its Data to Help U.S. Make AI Gains
New legislation to pilot easy-access data libraries could be included in the fiscal 2022 NDAA.
Policy
Navy Secretary Seeks 3-5% Annual Budget Increases
“I think more members of Congress understand the real threat that China presents,” Del Toro said.
Policy
The Defense Policy Bill Is Late Again. This Year, the GOP Is Blaming Democrats
Four of the past 10 NDAAs passed the Senate in November or December.
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Threats
Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds
Nearly 30% higher likelihood of testicular cancer and roughly 25% for skin and prostate cancer, according to the military’s most comprehensive study yet.
Threats
China Ambassador Nominee ‘Concerned’ By Beijing’s Nuke Buildup
In his confirmation hearing, Nicholas Burns also talked about more American help for Taiwan and NATO’s views on China.
Policy
GOP Lawmakers Slam Pentagon Nominee for Tweets
“Do you believe every Republican in the GOP...are they all racist?” Sen. Dan Sullivan asked Brenda Fulton.
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