Defense

Apprehensions of Undocumented Immigrants on the Southwest Border Continue to Fall

The figure is the lowest since July 2018 and marks the fifth consecutive month that the number has dropped.

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune
November 15, 2019

Apprehensions of Undocumented Immigrants on the Southwest Border Continue to Fall

The figure is the lowest since July 2018 and marks the fifth consecutive month that the number has dropped.

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune
November 15, 2019

Defense Chief: Expect ‘Trimming, Reducing, Some Eliminations’ in 2021 Budget

Esper touts "good progress" in high-level review intended to cut fat and find funds for projects to counter China and Russia.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
November 12, 2019

The Slow-Boil Revolt: Retired Senior Military Officers Face a Dilemma

They're growing more concerned that the Trump administration doesn’t want their advice, and struggling with how much they can say publicly.

Kathy Gilsinan and Leah Feiger, The Atlantic
November 12, 2019

Viewpoint: How Best to Thank a Veteran? Avoid More Unjust Wars

A 2017 poll found that about half of Americans would support launching an unprovoked war on a country that poses no near-term threat.

Steven Katz, Defense One
November 11, 2019

At Long Last, the F-35 and F-22 Might Talk to Each Other

And once service officials can digitally link two of the military’s stealthiest platforms, they’re going to try to link everything else.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
November 8, 2019

Viewpoint: Stop Denigrating the Civilian National Security Workforce and Fix It

To understaff and undermanage the military's civilian counterparts does our uniformed force an enormous disservice and undermines U.S. security.

Loren DeJonge Schulman, Defense One
November 7, 2019

The Air Force’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ Is in the Shop

The E-4B, a plane that would quarterback a nuclear war, has lost its secondary mission as the secretary of Defense's main long-haul ride.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
November 7, 2019

SecDef: China Is Exporting Killer Robots to the Mideast

For the first time, a senior Defense official has called out Beijing for selling lethal autonomy.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
November 6, 2019

General: Trump Pullout Did Not Affect Baghdadi Raid Timing

“We struck because the time was about right,” said CENTCOM’s Gen. Frank McKenzie, of intelligence and other factors.

Katie Bo Williams
October 31, 2019

Viewpoint: Take It From Me, the Attacks on Vindman Are Disgraceful

I was born abroad and served. So did my three younger brothers. If Vindman is suspicious, are we?

Mike Jason, The Atlantic
October 30, 2019

Price of F-35 Falls, But Not as Much As Pentagon Hoped

Defense officials say the cost of the plane’s engine is not declining as much as the airframe itself. The engine maker says it already dropped by half.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
October 30, 2019

Pentagon Vows to Guard the Syrian Oil That Trump Wants to Seize

That includes warding off Syrian and Russian forces, SecDef Esper says, with murky justification under domestic and international law.

Kevin Baron and Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
October 29, 2019

ISIS Leader Baghdadi Killed Himself During U.S. Special Ops Raid, Trump Confirms

Trump claims, against the evidence, that killing Baghdadi was administration's "top national security priority."

Kevin Baron and Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
October 28, 2019

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Trump Declares Victory in Syria, Claims Credit for It All

“Let someone else fight over this long-bloodstained sand,” the president says, as Congress fumes.

Kevin Baron, Defense One
October 24, 2019

The Intelligence Fallout From Trump’s Withdrawal in Syria

The chaotic withdrawal from Syria will severely weaken U.S. efforts in the country—and could also be a boost for Russia and Iran.

Mike Giglio, The Atlantic
October 18, 2019

US Agrees to Lift Sanctions on Turkey in Syria ‘Ceasefire’ Deal

“From what I understand it’s not a ceasefire,” Sen Marco Rubio, R-Fla., told reporters on Capitol Hill. “You have one-hundred-and-X number of hours to get out of here before we kill you.”

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
October 17, 2019

Turkey’s Military Ties to US and NATO Remain Strong: U.S. Army Leaders

Joint exercises remain on the schedule as Turkish forces attack America’s Syrian rebel allies.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
October 16, 2019

Boeing’s 737 Woes Aren’t Hurting Its Pursuit of Military Contracts, Exec Says

The company is still sinking its own cash into prototypes that can help it win long-term work.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
October 15, 2019

Esper Condemns ‘War Crimes’; Trump Orders 1,000 US Troops Out of Northern Syria

As Turkey strikes deeper into northern Syria, Trump says "let them" fight.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
October 15, 2019

Defense Secretary: I Can't Put Forces Between Turks and Kurds

Esper explained why the U.S.-backed rebels will get no air cover or other help. But he couldn't explain why U.S. troops were moved after this particular Turkish threat to invade.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
October 11, 2019

Anti-ISIS Operations In Syria Cease Amid Turkish Assault

“The SDF is clearly focused on the northern border to protect their forces,” a defense official said.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
October 11, 2019

Esper touts "good progress" in high-level review intended to cut fat and find funds for projects to counter China and Russia.

They're growing more concerned that the Trump administration doesn’t want their advice, and struggling with how much they can say publicly.

A 2017 poll found that about half of Americans would support launching an unprovoked war on a country that poses no near-term threat.

And once service officials can digitally link two of the military’s stealthiest platforms, they’re going to try to link everything else.

To understaff and undermanage the military's civilian counterparts does our uniformed force an enormous disservice and undermines U.S. security.

The E-4B, a plane that would quarterback a nuclear war, has lost its secondary mission as the secretary of Defense's main long-haul ride.

For the first time, a senior Defense official has called out Beijing for selling lethal autonomy.

“We struck because the time was about right,” said CENTCOM’s Gen. Frank McKenzie, of intelligence and other factors.

I was born abroad and served. So did my three younger brothers. If Vindman is suspicious, are we?

Defense officials say the cost of the plane’s engine is not declining as much as the airframe itself. The engine maker says it already dropped by half.

That includes warding off Syrian and Russian forces, SecDef Esper says, with murky justification under domestic and international law.

Trump claims, against the evidence, that killing Baghdadi was administration's "top national security priority."

“Let someone else fight over this long-bloodstained sand,” the president says, as Congress fumes.

The chaotic withdrawal from Syria will severely weaken U.S. efforts in the country—and could also be a boost for Russia and Iran.

“From what I understand it’s not a ceasefire,” Sen Marco Rubio, R-Fla., told reporters on Capitol Hill. “You have one-hundred-and-X number of hours to get out of here before we kill you.”

Joint exercises remain on the schedule as Turkish forces attack America’s Syrian rebel allies.

The company is still sinking its own cash into prototypes that can help it win long-term work.

As Turkey strikes deeper into northern Syria, Trump says "let them" fight.

Esper explained why the U.S.-backed rebels will get no air cover or other help. But he couldn't explain why U.S. troops were moved after this particular Turkish threat to invade.

“The SDF is clearly focused on the northern border to protect their forces,” a defense official said.

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