Threats

The D Brief: Why pagers explode; Russian ammo dump blows up; CNO releases guidance; N. Korea tests missiles; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: China, US generals talk; Fat Leonard, extradited; EU joins Red Sea force; Another rocket attack in Iraq; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Shutdown deal clouds Ukraine aid; Incursions spike near Taiwan; New drug tests for SEALs; Milley’s last message to troops; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Today's D Brief: ‘Worst-case’ fiscal scenario; Agencies issue shutdown guidance; Iran lasers Marine helo; Army divers best SEALs; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
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Today's D Brief: $2B to Poland; Assad visits China; USAF gets electric taxi; Milley’s exit interview; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Today's D Brief: Brown confirmed as CJCS; Russia hits Ukraine energy; Zelenskyy in USA; More troops to border; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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Today's D Brief: Brown on tap for CJCS; Russian glide bombs; Ukraine aid totals; F-35 Band-Aid; And a bit more.

  • Bradley Peniston, Jennifer Hlad and Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Modest Ukrainian gains; More arms for Taiwan?; Russia’s spy malware; Tomorrow’s SOF gear; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Border troops, ID’d; Mass shootings at record pace; Russia’s incendiary airstrikes; Former SecDef proposes experiment; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 122: Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley

Milley spoke with Defense One Executive Editor Kevin Baron on the Ukraine war, China, Taiwan, Mexico, and more.

  • Kevin Baron
Threats

Today's D Brief: Finland to join NATO; Ukraine, allies train thousands of troops for Kyiv; Russia’s spring conscription begins; CJCS Milley, in conversation; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Milley cites WWI, pushes for Ukraine talks; $14M for more HIMARS; Zelenskyy's plans for Crimea; GOP win House control; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
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‘Stand Down,’ Milley Warns Russia

Joint Chiefs chairman issues warning as Defense Secretary Austin says, "Conflict is not inevitable."

  • Tara Copp
Ideas

Generals Should Not Have to Break the Rules to Prevent Nuclear War

Rather than criticizing Milley, we need to change the policy that put him in an impossible spot.

  • Tom Z. Collina
Threats

Milley’s China Calls During Trump Defeat Were ‘Lawful,’ Conveyed Reassurance, Pentagon Says

Some Republicans are seeking his ouster, but the Joint Chiefs chairman is the first to serve a guaranteed four years.

  • Tara Copp and Jacqueline Feldscher
Policy

More Seats Than Passengers: Paperwork, Taliban Slow Afghanistan Evacuation

But the pace is picking up. Some 6,000 "will soon board planes," a State Department spokesman said.

  • Tara Copp and Jacqueline Feldscher
Policy

‘It Failed Miserably’: After Wargaming Loss, Joint Chiefs Are Overhauling How the US Military Will Fight

In a fake battle for Taiwan, U.S. forces lost network access almost immediately. Hyten has issued four directives to help change that.

  • Tara Copp
Policy

‘Not One Time’: Milley Says Joint Chiefs Did Not Violate Oath in Handling Trump

Chairman doesn’t deny that he and other chiefs mulled resigning if given an illegal order.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

The Next War’s ‘Butcher’s Bill’ Will Match WWII’s—Unless the US Adapts, Milley Says

NATO militaries must master new technologies, from AI to next-gen long-range fires, within 15 years, Joint Chiefs chair warns.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

Army Reorganizes Investigations Office After Fort Hood Review; Austin, Milley Signal More Changes

The service will remove harassment investigations from units, but keep them within the military ranks. Is that enough?

  • Caitlin M. Kenney and Tara Copp
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