Defense
The U.S.’s New South Korea Ambassador Wants Kim Jong Un 'To Come To His Senses And Not His Knees'
Retired Navy admiral Harry Harris was confirmed for the position late Thursday.
Defense
Trump Backs Russia on Election Interference Ahead of NATO Summit
The president’s remarks came amid increasing anxiety among U.S. allies about next month’s meeting, which will be immediately followed by a one-on-one with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Tech
Pentagon Intelligence Chief: Russia And China Will Have Weapons in Space ‘In the Near Future’
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s director says the U.S. lead in space is diminishing and tomorrow’s skies will be filled with enemy robot satellites.
Defense
‘Underground’ May Be the U.S. Military’s Next Warfighting Domain
Tunnels and subterranean infrastructure demand high-level attention, training, and technology, the military’s intelligence chief says.
Defense
How Exactly Do You Establish a Space Force?
President Trump has directed his military advisers to create a sixth military branch devoted to the cosmos, but doing so may require an act of Congress.
Tech
What Trump’s Space Force Announcement Means
New plan would create sixth service branch, and annoy the Air Force.
Defense
The American Who Says He’s Been the Target of Five Air Strikes
A federal judge is allowing his suit to proceed, finding that his “interest in avoiding the erroneous deprivation of his life is uniquely compelling.”
Defense
What ‘Missile Engine Testing Site’ Is Trump Talking About?
It’s unclear. But experts say it also doesn’t really matter: it’s unlikely to much affect North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
Defense
A Task Force Will Hunt Down New Americans Suspected Of Lying On Citizenship Applications
USCIS is launching an active effort to strip citizenship from people who lied on their naturalization documents.
Defense
Army Incurred Costly Delays on Construction of Texas Hospital
Pentagon watchdog says an additional $32.1 million was needed to fix design deficiencies.
Defense
Robert Mueller’s Russia Probe Has a New Indictee: A Former Russian Spy
Kilimnik, who worked for Manafort, is accused of tampering with witnesses related to Manafort's probe. Prosecutors say he used to work for Russian military intelligence.
Defense
Secret Service Blames Late Data Entry for Accused Murderer Working in White House
Democratic lawmaker presses Trump chief of staff on contractor’s security clearance.
Management
Scrapped: $24M Plan to Replace Refrigerators On Air Force One
Rep. Joe Courtney says the no-bid deal “didn’t pass the smell test.”
Defense
The U.S. Navy Is Developing Mothership Drones for Coastal Defense
The service is looking to accelerate the way it buys, builds and drills drones and robotic ships.
Management
The U.S. Defense Industry Wants an Arms-Export Czar
AIA proposes the appointment of a single official or government body to shepherd deals through the Defense, State and Commerce Departments — among other changes.
Defense
Is the North Korea Summit Back On?
If Trump salvages a summit that looked dead only a week ago, it will be because he has overturned the traditional diplomatic process with North Korea.
Tech
The U.S. Military Has a New Tool to Connect Its Far-Flung African Bases
A medium-earth-orbit satellite contract hints at AFRICOM’s data and connectivity needs.
Defense
White House's Pick to Lead Refugee Efforts Is a Critic of Immigration
“To put somebody in charge whose track record consists of writing about how much he despises immigrants is just unfathomable.”
Defense
Pentagon Needs More Accurate Cash Management, Watchdog Warns
Defense chief financial officer disagrees with proposal for multiple-agency approvals.
Defense