Policy
Lawmakers Slam Army CID Chief One Year after Spc. Guillen’s Death
A hearing saw bipartisan disappointment in apparent lack of reform.
Threats
The Pentagon Can’t Spend China Into Submission, But Alliances Can Deter It, House Dems Say
The second hearing in as many days for the INDOPACOM commander turns toward alliance-building.
Threats
GOP Lawmakers Push Chinese Threat at Indo-Pacific Commander’s Hearing
Adm. Davidson called China the “greatest long-term strategic threat of the 21st century.”
Policy
It’s Time for a Cybersecurity Quid Pro Quo
Require companies to disclose breaches to the government in exchange for legal liability limitations.
Policy
Esper, McMaster, Panetta Endorse 9/11-Style Commission to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection
“We need to have serious people, independent people take a look at this,” Trump’s final confirmed defense secretary said.
Business
Tie US Arms Exports to Values, Pentagon Policy Chief Nominee Says
Colin Kahl says sales to Saudi Arabia may change under Biden administration.
Policy
Biden Nominee For Top Policy Post Grilled On Iran, Tweets
"I really believe that the controversy over your nomination is essentially a proxy war” for the Iran nuclear deal, said Sen. Kaine.
Policy
D.C. Guard Commander Says ‘Unusual’ Restrictions Prevented Swift Response To Capitol Riot
“I believe that number could have made a difference,” he said.
Ideas
A Solid Plan to Compete with China in Artificial Intelligence
The NSCAI’s new report should also be taken as the first plank in a national technology strategy.
Policy
Khashoggi Report Blames MBS; Biden Skips Sanctions For Crown Prince
Punishing MBS would put the United States in a “hostile” position with Riyadh, an administration official told reporters.
Policy
CIA Nominee Vows To Probe Mysterious Microwave Attacks
Longtime diplomat Bill Burns sailed through his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Ideas
Want to Shed Older Weapons? You Need a Solid Plan
To overcome Congressional resistance, the Pentagon needs to work with combatant commanders and industry to ensure that new systems will be ready to take the place of existing ones.
Business
New Plane Key to Special Ops Vision for Africa, General Says
Air Force Special Operations Command is planning flight demonstrations in coming months.
Ideas
The Pentagon Needs Budget Agility to Compete with China
It can take two or more years to shift funding from a failing program. That’s more than a money problem.
Ideas
We Must Reorient US Cyber Strategy Around the Only Safe Assumption
We should assume adversaries are already in our networks — and Congress should take these five steps to mitigate the damage.
Business
Leaders Should Prioritize Troops Over Weapons Amid Defense Spending Cuts, Former Officials Say
There’s no “easy button” for finding items to cut the budget.
Threats
House Lawmakers Split Oversight of Cyber, Intel
Seven Armed Services Committee subcommittees will help oversee the vast Defense Department.
Ideas
After a Month, Just 900 DHS Employees Have Received COVID Vaccine
Some 53,000 agency employees are eligible for early access.
Policy
That Settles That: White House Is Keeping Space Force
A flip remark drew some criticism, and a clarification.
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