Threats

Today's D Brief: Boom times for global arms industry; SecDef Austin urges Congress; Protests sweep China, Iran; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Policy

US Sending Ukraine 200 Generators, Anti-Drone Machine Guns

After Russian attacks cause rolling blackouts, the West rushes backup energy, ammunition, and counter-drone tech.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Winter cold hits Ukraine; Russia's imagery problem; China's new missile; Iran strikes targets in Iraq; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Polish Military Chief Says Russia is Escalating on NATO’s Border

After missile debris kills Poles, Ukrainian officials say “air shield” talks with allies are underway.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

China Fired a New Missile After Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit, PacFleet Says

The weapon was part of a barrage of missiles and live-fire exercises meant to signal disapproval of the U.S. visit to the self-governing island.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
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
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine suffers largest Russian missile attack yet; Errant missile kills 2 in Poland; Judge strikes down WH border policy; Tanker attack near Oman; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

The Naval Brief: U.S., Chinese leaders finally meet; Spies get prison; Air defenses for Ukraine; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Ideas

“Wonder Weapons” Will Not Win Russia’s War

Russia’s turn to kamikaze drones is premised on a flawed strategy.

  • Raphael S. Cohen and Gian Gentile
Policy

Ukraine Calls for More Anti-Drone Gear as Air-Defense Missiles Arrive

NASAMS are now operational in Ukraine, but a new potential threat looms.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russians dig in near Mariupol, Kherson; Kremlin in damage control mode; Election day; 5G towers in NYC; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Policy

Pentagon To Launch New Study On How to Get at Hard, Deeply Buried Targets

A senior defense official explains the thinking behind the Biden Administration’s nuclear policy document.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: N. Korea's new ICBM test; US-RoK extend sortie drills; S. Korea missile failure; Russian retreat in Kherson?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Water problems in Kyiv after Russian strikes; Moscow exits Black Sea grain deal; DISA's new program; Somali attacks kill 100; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Drones, Cruise Missiles Are Rising Threats to US Troops and Territory, Pentagon Says

The Missile Defense Review also calls for building a missile shield to protect Guam.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas

That’s it? Biden’s Overdue Pentagon Strategy Underwhelms

After nearly two years, experts were hoping for more.

  • Kevin Baron
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia's nuclear wargames begin; NATO's nuclear wargames wind down; Norway's spy problem; Seoul's new attitude; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: 'Global energy crisis' is here; US mulls HAWKs for Ukraine; 'Marshall Plan for the 21st century'; RIP, Ash Carter; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia pounds Ukraine's power grid; NATO, Russia nuclear overlap; Army's new data platform; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Today's D Brief: EU launches Ukraine training mission; Iranian missiles to Moscow?; China at a turning point; Midterms preview; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
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