Ideas
America’s Stockpiles Are Hardly Strategic
Before we assemble new reserves of critical commodities, we need a hard look at the existing ones.
Ideas
The Real F-35 Problem We Need to Solve
Unless its logistics can be improved, the jet’s contributions to a major fight will be far less than Pentagon wargamers are counting on.
Science & Tech
US Marines Try Using Drones to Bring Blood to Battle
The light unmanned aircraft made hundreds of supply drops during recent Australian live-fire wargames.
Business
US Navy’s Drone Tanker Prototype Takes First Flight
Now service officials hope they can get the MQ-25 operating faster than planned.
Ideas
Stop China’s Infiltration of US Railroads
America shouldn’t be buying Chinese railcars, ceding control of its rail industry, or injecting spyware-laden rolling stock into its transportation network.
Ideas
How Artificial Intelligence Could Keep US Army Vehicles Ready for Action
A yearlong pilot program will see if AI can predict when components on Bradley Fighting Vehicles will break.
Science & Tech
Cargo Bases in Space: Air Force General Wants Them Within a Decade
The service’s mobility chief is already talking with SpaceX and other companies about the possibilities of orbiting supply dumps.
Science & Tech
US Navy Wants a Next-Gen Supply Network — and Fast
An accelerated-acquisition office is seeking industry's best ideas for keeping track of parts and repairs ashore and at sea.
Threats
Half of the US Military’s Sites Are Vulnerable to Climate Change. Now What?
Next up: figuring out what bases, airfields, and naval stations need help first, says the former Pentagon appointee who started the survey.
Policy
Will Pakistan Close NATO’s Supply Routes into Afghanistan? Mattis Plays Down Possibility
‘I’m not concerned,’ the defense secretary tells reporters after the White House announced an intention to suspend military aid to Islamabad.
Science & Tech
General Motors Wants to Disrupt the Military Truck Market
Building on its hydrogen fuel cell-powered pickup truck for the Army, the automaker will soon unveil a self-powered mobile chassis.
Ideas