Defense
Shanahan Out; Army Secretary Esper to Be Acting Secretary of Defense
Trump tweets the news after reports that the FBI was looking into a violent domestic dispute from nine years ago.
Boeing Tankers Still Have Debris; Fix is ‘Months, Maybe Longer’ Away
But the Air Force is once again accepting aircraft so that new inspection processes can be brought to bear, acquisition chief Roper says.
Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter Talks Iran, China, and Trump’s Late-Night Tweets
“I don’t want to have a war with Iran, but I know who would win.”
Climate’s Role In Armed Conflict Will Likely Increase
As global temperatures climb, the risk of armed conflict is expected to increase substantially, experts say.
U.S. Blames Tanker Attacks On Iran; CENTCOM Releases Surveillance Video
Military officials say imagery shows Iranians in boats at the tankers, handling a mine and trying to capture crew members.
These Are the U.S. Military Bases Most Threatened by Climate Change
The belated lists arrived just ahead of a GAO report that says the Pentagon is failing to use climate projections in planning.
The Defense Department Is Worried About Climate Change – And Also a Huge Carbon Emitter
Many current and former U.S. military leaders call climate change a serious national security threat, but few of them mention the Defense Department's big carbon footprint.
Acting Defense Chief Reminds Rank and File to Steer Clear of Politics
Following recent controversies, Patrick Shanahan cites the Hatch Act and a department directive prohibiting certain partisan activities.
U.S. Intelligence Officials and Satellite Photos Detail Russian Military Buildup on Crimea
Five S-400 anti-aircraft missile batteries, plus additional troops and fighters, let Moscow better defend the Black Sea and threaten Europe and the Middle East.
Trump Sides With North Korea Against the CIA
The president responded to reports that Kim Jong Un’s brother had been an American asset by reassuring the strongman he would not allow such spying in the future.
U.S. to Send 1,000 More Troops to Poland
Last fall, Warsaw asked for a tank division; White House officials are hinting at a “significant” increase.
‘Space Force’ Shrinks in House Proposal
A bipartisan amendment would trim several generals from the new space-focused component.
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