Ideas

A defense treaty is not how Biden should fix the Saudi relationship

To fend off Iran, Riyadh must improve its military, not rely on U.S. protection.

  • Bilal Y. Saab
Threats

Today's D Brief: US bulks up Gulf forces; SecDef to visit IndoPac; Afghanistan’s lessons for Ukraine war; Tuberville block awaits Army, Air Force chief noms; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine’s urgent needs; US ups Gulf presence; WH visit for Israeli prez; American in N. Korean custody; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Ideas

As Modi Preps for US Visit, Mideast Leaders Study India’s Nonalignment

Many Middle East governments want good ties to the U.S.—without the disrespect.

  • Jon B. Alterman
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine on US armor; Russian hijinks over Syria; N.Korea tests; Sub repair delay; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

US Rushes F-22s to Stop Russian Harassment Over Syria

Iran and Russia's efforts to push the U.S. out of the airspace include an aerial incident last week, Air Forces Central commander says.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

US Air Force Uses Mideast Ops to Test Tech for Potential China Fight

The service is testing how artificial intelligence could rapidly give kinetic and non-kinetic targeting options to senior leaders, Air Forces Central Commander said.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Bakhmut, all but fallen; B-2s, back aloft; Contractor cyber plan; Afghans at the border; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: F-16 training for Ukraine; $3B aid goof; New fighter competition; ‘100 roles’ for robot wingmen; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

After Ship Seizures, US Moves to Increase Patrols Off Iran

Aircraft, drones, and Navy and Coast Guard vessels will try to send a warning message, officials said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

MEU to Debut New Artillery, Missile, and Multi-Domain Unit

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit will take along several innovations when it deploys this summer.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Biden orders troops to the border; US forges deal with Mexico; Alleged drone attack on the Kremlin; New MidEast air defense plans; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

What's Holding Up the US Military's Use of AI?

Two of the obstacles are spotty networks and inadequate data, CENTCOM's CTO says.

  • Edward Graham
Threats

A-10s Return to Middle East with a New Mission, and a New Weapon

Tensions with Iran, Russia have CENTCOM calling upon the venerable Warthog once again.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Russian Warplanes Are ‘Trying to Dogfight’ US Jets Over Syria, General Says

“Don’t take the bait,” the region’s top Air Force general warns pilots.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas

Why the US Military’s Messages Are Falling on Deaf Middle Eastern Ears

Its timeworn approach is out of step with the region, and with America.

  • Jon B. Alterman
Ideas

Still Waiting for an International Tribunal on ISIS

It would help Iraq restore the rule of law, deter future violence, and give victims a mechanism for redress and healing.

  • Omar Mohammed
Ideas

How to Advance US-Saudi Defense Cooperation

There’s room for progress short of a formal alliance.

  • Kevin Donegan and Bilal Y. Saab
Threats

Today's D Brief: Zelenskyy to Bakhmut; BBC on the frontlines; DeSantis backpedals on Ukraine; USAF's Pacific plans; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Ideas

20 Years Later, Terrorism Simmers from Iraq to Afghanistan, Officials Warn

Threats are rising once again, two decades after the American invasion that unleashed them all.

  • Kevin Baron
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