Management
A Solitary and Defiant Message to the UN In Trump’s Second Speech
“We reject the ideology of globalism. And we embrace the doctrine of patriotism,” Trump told world leaders.
Defense
The Old-School Double-Agent Tactics Governments Will Use To Erode Trust
Forget fake news—governments will increasingly manufacture entire fake movements.
Defense
Trump Signals an Openness to Talks with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley appeared on Sunday morning’s news shows and took a hardline on Iran, but said the president would react favorably if Iran expressed interest in meeting.
Defense
Kim Jong Un Liked His Trump Summit So Much, He’s Calling For Another One
Kim Jong Un is likely aiming for economic concessions and a long-elusive peace treaty.
Defense
Army to Up-Armor Two More Brigades
An infantry unit will get Strykers, and a Stryker brigade will shift to tanks, part of the Pentagon's focus on great-power competition.
Tech
USAF’s Space Force Cost-Estimate Is Likely Too High: Analyst
Todd Harrison says $13 billion is a high-ball figure meant to shift the debate.
Defense
Pentagon Declares War on Scooters
After seven rental scooters were abandoned at the Pentagon following this year’s September 11 remembrances, police say they will begin impounding the unauthorized rides. Bikes, too.
Defense
Trump's Order to Reveal Docs Could Undermine Secret Court System
"No one should be happy about the weaponization of declassification," security expert says.
Defense
U.S. Global Media Agency Launches Farsi Service to Reach Iranians
Newly renamed broadcasting board also anticipates first fully empowered CEO.
Defense
On 9/11 Anniversary, U.S. Nears 17 Years of War in Afghanistan
An American soldier killed in Afghanistan this summer wasn’t yet 3 when the war began. Seventeen years after 9/11, America still seems determined to keep fighting.
Defense
White House Chaos is Having an Impact on the Ground in Syria, and Beyond
The power struggle at the top of the world’s greatest military power and largest economy has never been more visible than in recent days.
Management
Defense Management Chief Reportedly On His Way Out Over Performance Problems
John Gibson was working on reductions in headquarters overhead and largest-ever financial audit.
Defense
The Navy Is Hacking Wetsuits for Arctic Warfare
A new wetsuit treatment could allow troops to operate in frigid water for far longer.
Defense
Homeland Security Chief Previews Toughened 'Resiliency Agenda'
Trump administration declares end to “days of cyber surrender.”
Defense
Defense Secretary Mattis Denies Comparing Trump to 'a Fifth- or Sixth-Grader'
Defense chief says the statements attributed to him in Bob Woodward's new book are fictitious.
Defense
Marines Move to Tackle Racial Extremists in the Corps
An updated order emphasizes that participating in white supremacist groups is prohibited and calls on service members to report those who violate the policy.
Defense
Army Sergeant Who Swore Allegiance to ISIS Caught in FBI Sting
The guilty plea from a Hawaii-based soldier includes at least 25 years in prison.
Defense
Accounting Board Sides with Secrecy Hawks on Classified Defense Spending
Intelligence agencies clash with IG on whether to keep more numbers from public.
Defense
Austin, Texas, Just Became the Army’s Silicon Valley
The service is making a big bet that getting closer to tech startups will help deter future adversaries.
Defense