Policy
States' ‘Reopening’ Might Not Apply to Troops, Military Families
Georgia is opening up. Fort Benning may not.
Exclusive
Science & Tech
Russian Arms Production Slowed by Coronavirus, Analysts Find
A report drawing on anonymized phone data, and other open-source information belies Vladimir Putin’s everything’s-under-control message.
Threats
US Army Wants to Model COVID's Impact on Combatant Commands
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research has sent an urgent request for COVID-19 modeling and prediction analyses services.
Ideas
The US Takes a Small, Insufficient Step To Help Iran Control Its COVID Outbreak
A leaked USAF intelligence report highlights growing concern about the impact of sanctions amid the global pandemic.
Science & Tech
US Intel Community Says Coronavirus Was Not Made In a Lab
The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence comes after months of speculation and disinformation.
Business
Boeing Defense to Surpass Commercial Side For First Time In More Than a Decade
But that’s no cakewalk as new Air Force One and KC-46 tanker eat into the company’s cash.
Threats
Parts of the US Are Trying to Reopen Too Early
What will happen now that some Americans seem unwilling to wait for sufficient testing?
Policy
Pentagon’s ‘Willingness to Kiss the President’s Ass’ Worries Top Lawmaker
‘I am worried about a culture developing,’ says House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., after the latest delay in Navy captain’s fate.
Policy
Global Defense Spending Decline Expected As Nations Deal with Coronavirus
Experts see domestic projects taking priority over national security in the coming years.
Policy
Pentagon Blasts Lawmakers’ Critique Of COVID-19 Response
Democratic lawmakers accused SecDef of leading a “disjointed and slow” response to the pandemic.
Policy
Pentagon’s Esper Was Too Slow With Coronavirus Response, Senate Democrats Say
In a letter, lawmakers accuse the SecDef of causing confusion, showing ‘dangerous misunderstanding’ of the virus, and harming readiness.
Policy
Reinstate Capt. Crozier to USS Roosevelt, Navy Tells Esper
The decision now rests with Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Science & Tech
Army Research Shows How Do-It-Yourself Facemasks Can Be as Safe as N95s
Personal protective equipment for hospital workers is running out. This design works as well as the best in class.
Ideas
Europe Was Just Getting Better at Moving Militaries
With Russia, China, and the coronavirus to worry about, reliably being able to move allied forces across the continent should remain a priority.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Will Use AI to Predict Panic Buying, COVID-19 Hotspots
The prototype can predict trends in supply and demand and infection down to the zip code.
Ideas
How South Korea Used Technology to Flatten the Coronavirus Curve
A sense of normalcy is beginning to return to the country, thanks to extensive testing and a national system for tracking infected people.
Science & Tech
Putin Is Projecting Strength In the Face of Coronavirus. But the Image is Cracked
Russia’s leader has removed himself from the spotlight as his country’s COVID-19 problems become harder to hide.
Business
Lockheed Martin Expects Coronavirus to Delay F-35 Deliveries
Although the company still forecasts an increase in sales, the delays could cost $375 million.
Policy
‘Reopen’ Protestors Are A Minority Whom Public-Health Experts Say Threaten the Majority
Trump praises the movement even as Fauci warns that reopening too soon will delay economic recovery.
Business
Pentagon Urges Mexico to Reopen COVID-Closed Factories That Supply US Weapon Makers
A surprising number of America’s defense manufacturers rely on parts made south of the border.
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