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Meghann Myers

Staff Reporter

Meghann Myers covers land warfare and other topics for Defense One. She formerly served as Pentagon bureau chief for Military Times and reported and edited for Army Times and Navy Times. She holds a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Policy

The defense policy bill is handing the Army a to-do list

Add anti-drone systems, make robotic targets, pick a point PEO for open source software—and more in the 2025 NDAA.

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Threats

Climate stress is affecting US missions, driving conflict in Africa, official says

The second Trump administration will have to address climate realities one way or another, according to a deputy assistant defense secretary.

  • Meghann Myers
Policy

Americans favor more international engagement, military spending: survey

The 2024 Reagan National Defense Survey found optimism in the wake of Trump’s reelection.

  • Meghann Myers