Defense

Analysis: Why Soldiers Can’t Claim Conscientious Objection if Ordered to Suppress Protests

The U.S. military can exempt from service those who are religiously or morally opposed to violence. But conscientious objector status won't help soldiers who disagree with specific lawful orders.

Dwight Stirling, The Conversation
July 3, 2020

Analysis: Why Soldiers Can’t Claim Conscientious Objection if Ordered to Suppress Protests

The U.S. military can exempt from service those who are religiously or morally opposed to violence. But conscientious objector status won't help soldiers who disagree with specific lawful orders.

Dwight Stirling, The Conversation
July 3, 2020

We Don’t Have Enough Cash to Build New Nuclear Weapons, Says Air Force Chief

Nukes or conventional weapons, “the current budget does not allow you to do both,” says Gen. Dave Goldfein, suggesting Congress create a separate account.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
July 2, 2020

Political Fight Over Russian Bounty on US Troops Appears to Warp Intel Debate

Democrats suspect the White House is trying to paint the assessment as less solid than it is.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
July 1, 2020

GM Believes Army Troop Transport Deal Is Jumpstart to More Military Work

Now the company has its sights on Marine Corps, international, and more Army contracts.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 30, 2020

The Army Team That Is Trying to See, and Shape, the Future

The team’s scientists are charting how advances in various fields will unlock more advances, out to 2050.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
June 29, 2020

Lockheed Says It’s Hired 8,300 Since Coronavirus Hit

The company also says it sent $1.1 billion in accelerated payments to keep suppliers afloat amid COVID-19.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 29, 2020

Trump Says Wisconsin Shipyard’s ‘Location’ Swayed Navy’s Frigate Award

The president also claims he’s made the service’s ships more beautiful.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 26, 2020

DHS Predicted A Summer of Violence, Radicalization and Conspiracies

In an April 7 internal memo, Homeland Security officials warned that the pandemic's “extended isolation” could spark trouble.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
June 26, 2020

Critics, Allies Wonder What Trump’s Trying to Achieve with Troop Cuts

One GOP lawmaker worries “it’s going to hurt U.S. strategic interests more than it’s going to punish Germany.”

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
June 25, 2020

Same Mission, Different Pay for National Guard

Benefits for National Guard members vary widely from state to state.

Elaine S. Povich, Stateline
June 25, 2020

The Pentagon's Research Chief and His Deputy Are Resigning

Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 24, 2020

The First U.S. General to Call Trump a Bigot

Ricardo Sanchez, the retired former commander of U.S. ground forces in Iraq, becomes the first high-ranking military officer to call out the president for racism.

David Freed
June 24, 2020

Top Navy Official ‘Very Concerned’ About Strike at Maine Shipyard

About two-thirds of Bath Iron Works’ workers walked off the job on Sunday.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 23, 2020

Navy to Punish Fired Captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

In a reversal, the service’s top officer says further investigation revealed lapses in Capt. Brett Crozier’s judgment and actions aboard his COVID-stricken ship.

Bradley Peniston, Defense One
June 22, 2020

GovExec Daily: Taking Confederate Names Off Military Bases

Defense One's Brad Peniston joins the podcast to explain how the Pentagon could rename military installations.

Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler
June 22, 2020

New Space Strategy Is Heavy on ‘Winning,’ Light on Details

The first major update in nine years set out more forceful goals, but leaves gaps.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
June 18, 2020

Two Ways to Stop Secrecy from Undermining US National Security

Keeping America safe in the 21st century means sharing more information with allies and partners. Here’s how to start.

McDaniel Wicker, Defense One
June 17, 2020

Was the Coronavirus Outbreak an Intelligence Failure?

Warnings about major disease outbreaks are supposed to come from national and international medical intelligence and surveillance agencies that most Americans have never heard of.

Erik J. Dahl, The Conversation
June 16, 2020

Analysis: Why Soldiers Might Disobey the President’s Orders to Occupy U.S. Cities

There is a long line of military heroes who had the moral courage not to follow immoral orders. In the days ahead, some may have to consider what exactly their oath to the Constitution requires.

Marcus Hedahl, The Conversation
June 14, 2020

Pentagon Starts Bailing Out Companies That Have Lost Business Due to Coronavirus

The Defense Department is sending millions of dollars to keep companies afloat, and more deals are expected.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 12, 2020

Trump Vows to Keep Confederates’ Names on US Army Bases

As the military wrestles with racism and its symbols, the commander-in-chief draws a line.

Bradley Peniston, Defense One
June 11, 2020

Nukes or conventional weapons, “the current budget does not allow you to do both,” says Gen. Dave Goldfein, suggesting Congress create a separate account.

Democrats suspect the White House is trying to paint the assessment as less solid than it is.

Now the company has its sights on Marine Corps, international, and more Army contracts.

The team’s scientists are charting how advances in various fields will unlock more advances, out to 2050.

The company also says it sent $1.1 billion in accelerated payments to keep suppliers afloat amid COVID-19.

The president also claims he’s made the service’s ships more beautiful.

In an April 7 internal memo, Homeland Security officials warned that the pandemic's “extended isolation” could spark trouble.

One GOP lawmaker worries “it’s going to hurt U.S. strategic interests more than it’s going to punish Germany.”

Benefits for National Guard members vary widely from state to state.

Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.

Ricardo Sanchez, the retired former commander of U.S. ground forces in Iraq, becomes the first high-ranking military officer to call out the president for racism.

About two-thirds of Bath Iron Works’ workers walked off the job on Sunday.

In a reversal, the service’s top officer says further investigation revealed lapses in Capt. Brett Crozier’s judgment and actions aboard his COVID-stricken ship.

Defense One's Brad Peniston joins the podcast to explain how the Pentagon could rename military installations.

The first major update in nine years set out more forceful goals, but leaves gaps.

Keeping America safe in the 21st century means sharing more information with allies and partners. Here’s how to start.

Warnings about major disease outbreaks are supposed to come from national and international medical intelligence and surveillance agencies that most Americans have never heard of.

There is a long line of military heroes who had the moral courage not to follow immoral orders. In the days ahead, some may have to consider what exactly their oath to the Constitution requires.

The Defense Department is sending millions of dollars to keep companies afloat, and more deals are expected.

As the military wrestles with racism and its symbols, the commander-in-chief draws a line.

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