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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.

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.