Defense
Racial Division, Troops’ Role in Protests Has Hurt Minority Recruiting, Air Force Says
Black interest in military service plummeted after the George Floyd protests. Can the Pentagon undo the damage?
Learn to Use Data or Risk Dying in Battle, New Army Project Teaches
Project Ridgway pushes soldiers to use—and even create—the artificial-intelligence tools that will confer military advantage.
Trump’s Red, White & Blue Air Force One Paint Job is Not Final, General Says
The concept image is “just something that’s on a paper,” according to Air Force acquisition official.
US Air Force Developing Combat Tanker-Airlifter that Can Land on Water
In a conflict with China, aircraft will need flexibility in basing, and that means water takeoffs, landings.
‘Horrible Mistake’: Pentagon Admits Drone Strike Killed Children, Not Terrorists
After just eight hours of surveillance and a tip about a “white Toyota Corolla,” the U.S. fired a Hellfire missile on Aug. 29 at the wrong target.
30,177 Military Members Have Died by Suicide since 9/11. Why?
In the past 20 years, 30,177 active military and veterans of post-9/11 wars have committed suicide. That's four times as many deaths as those killed in action.
The Marines Are Looking for a Few Older People
The Corps’ shift to a lighter, distributed force requires skills and judgment that may be easier to recruit than build, training chief says.
Milley’s China Calls During Trump Defeat Were ‘Lawful,’ Conveyed Reassurance, Pentagon Says
Some Republicans are seeking his ouster, but the Joint Chiefs chairman is the first to serve a guaranteed four years.
Five Ways 9/11 Changed the Defense Industry
More outsourcing, more services contracts, more generals on corporate boards—and that's just for starters.
Congress’ Afghanistan Oversight Marred By Politics
Lawmakers overwhelmingly postured instead of asking America’s top diplomat real questions.
Will Congress Ever Repeal Its Post-9/11 War Authorizations?
The passage of two decades since the Sept. 11 terror attacks might be a “wake-up call” for lawmakers.
Defense Wants to Know More About Potential Barriers for Small Businesses Contracting
The department has met its goals in that area, but is looking to do even better.
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