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‘Enemy from within’? NORTHCOM commander says he hasn’t seen it
Top DOD officials defended National Guard deployments to American cities, which are facing multiple injunctions from local judges, during a Senate hearing.
Policy
NATO retains ‘open-door policy’ despite US opposition to a ‘perpetually expanding alliance’
A top alliance official noted that NATO members are not agreed on how far it might expand.
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‘Make Europe Great Again’ and more from a longer version of the National Security Strategy
A fuller version reviewed by Defense One outlines the Trump administration’s plans for shedding old relationships and creating new ones.
Policy
Army stands up Western Hemisphere Command as new strategies highlight domestic operations
U.S. Army North and South will fold into what used to be Army Forces Command to form the new regional headquarters.
Threats
Hegseth broke rules, DODIG concludes, even though he said Yemen strike details were ‘safe to declassify’
Inspector general’s Signalgate report arrives two months after SecDef alleged the office had been “weaponized.”
Policy
Majority of Americans favor more support to Ukraine, Ukrainian victory
As the Trump administration pushes Ukraine to concede, survey finds most Americans want to do more to help Ukraine expel Russia from its borders.
Policy
Lawmakers vow action to force Russian concessions in proposed Ukraine deal
House Republicans are adamant that the end of the war not be the “Munich Agreement all over again.”
Defense Systems
The Army is taking counter-drone experimentation from Europe to INDOPACOM
A joint exercise with Poland and Romania, plus a counter-drone competition, took place this month.
Policy
Army scraps PEOs in bid to streamline procurement, requirements processes
Big defense contractors have “conned” services into believing they need bespoke systems, the Army secretary said.
Threats
One-stop shopping for counter-drone gear is aim of joint task force
The Army-led effort is also working on policy for buying and deploying C-UAS systems stateside.
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Longest shutdown in history creating a readiness hole of unknown proportions
The heads of several military professional organizations came together to beg Congress to open the government.
Policy
Pentagon policy shop shifts story on pause in Ukraine aid again
A second Senate hearing this week further mined the tension between DOD and its congressional oversight bodies.
Policy
Pentagon’s policy shop is a ‘Pigpen-like mess': Sen. Cotton
Senate Armed Services Committee members from both parties question DOD missteps, actions that contravened president’s foreign-policy positions.
Policy
Memo lays out path to removing even more defense civilians from their jobs
The department, which has met its 8-percent overall reduction goal, is now going after “low performers.”
Policy
Marine Corps axes plan for third littoral regiment, ready to move on medium landing ship
Halfway to 2030, the service’s latest Force Design update teases upcoming “capstone concept.”
Policy
New national security strategy could redefine homeland defense: experts
Recent budgets have prioritized innovation over deterrence, leaving a widening gap, according to a new report.
Science & Tech
The Army wants drones that understand ‘commander’s intent’
That’s part of a draft UAS strategy that calls for a new career field, new advanced training, and soldier-built drones.
Science & Tech
Army to test next-gen C2 prototype for the second time since July contract award
How the service is revamping not just its command and control software, but how it develops systems in general.
