Defense Management

Looks Like Turkey Is Getting Booted from the F-35 Program

After months of threats, Washington appears poised to drop Ankara from the multibillion-dollar project.

Marcus Weisgerber
July 17, 2019

Looks Like Turkey Is Getting Booted from the F-35 Program

After months of threats, Washington appears poised to drop Ankara from the multibillion-dollar project.

Marcus Weisgerber
July 17, 2019

Esper Assures Wary Senators He'll Keep Military Out of Politics

During his confirmation hearing, the SecDef nominee was asked about Trump, China, and Russia — and not Afghanistan, ISIS, or al-Qaeda.

Kevin Baron, Defense One
July 16, 2019

Sen. Warren Spars with Defense Secretary Nominee Over His Lobbyist Work

The Democratic presidential candidate said that Mark Esper, who has declined to recuse himself from Raytheon-related decisions, should not lead the Pentagon.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
July 16, 2019

Inside the Pentagon’s Game of Musical Chairs

Richard V. Spencer is the year’s third acting defense secretary — but there are a lot more moving pieces than that.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
July 16, 2019

Dunford: U.S. Will Provide Intel, Not Escorts, In Strait Of Hormuz

The Trump administration wants to put together an international coalition to prevent tanker attacks from Iran.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
July 11, 2019

Sexual Assault Allegation Surfaces About Nominee for Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman

Cleared by Air Force investigators, Gen. Hyten may yet face questions during his Senate confirmation process.

Marcus Weisgerber and Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
July 11, 2019

New Camera Could Help Drones See Through Camouflage

Researchers copied a technique pioneered by creatures like the mantis shrimp.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
July 10, 2019

Top Diplomat Slams ‘Endless War’ Cries of Campaign Trail as ‘the Echo of the 1930s’

“I get terribly worried. Because this shows total ignorance of what’s going on in the world today,” Ambassador Jim Jeffrey says.

Kevin Baron, Defense One
June 28, 2019

Lawmaker: Human Problem at Pentagon Worse than Tech Problem

Rep. Jim Cooper says Congress shouldn’t accept a government topped by acting political appointees.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 27, 2019

Trump Keeps Talking About the Last Military Standoff With Iran — Here’s What Really Happened

In 2016, 10 sailors were captured by Iran. Trump is making it a political issue. Our investigation shows that it was a Navy failure, and the problems run deep.

T. Christian Miller, Robert Faturechi and Megan Rose, ProPublica
June 25, 2019

How the Pentagon Nickel-and-Dimed Its Way Into Losing a Drone

The lion’s share of the U.S. drone fleet is easy prey for advanced air defenses. It didn’t have to be that way.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
June 21, 2019

Trump Might Not Want War, but the Military Is Steering His Iran Policy

The buildup in the Middle East is coming at the request of the forces responsible for the region.

Kathy Gilsinan, The Atlantic
June 20, 2019

USAF to Demo New Airborne Mesh Network for Latin American Militaries

The technology is being showcased at a meeting of regional air chiefs this week.

Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One
June 20, 2019

FEATURED EBOOKS

HASC Chair on Mini-Nukes: ‘We’re Not Trying to Manage a Nuclear War’

hairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., speaks as Secretary of the Army Mark Esper, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, and U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein. Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Patrick Tucker, Defense One
June 20, 2019

Elizabeth Warren Urges Pentagon To Provide Stricter Oversight Of Federal Contracting

Warren cited a report that found Pentagon officials do not always consider the safety records of companies when reviewing contracting bids.

Jennifer Gollan, Reveal
June 20, 2019

House Democrats Want To Kill This More Useable Nuke. They’re Right.

There are no good arguments for the W76-2 warhead, and quite a few good ones against.

Kingston Reif and Caroline Dorminey, Defense One
June 19, 2019

Shanahan Out; Army Secretary Esper to Be Acting Secretary of Defense

Trump tweets the news after reports that the FBI was looking into a violent domestic dispute from nine years ago.

Katie Bo Williams, Defense One
June 18, 2019

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter Talks Iran, China, and Trump’s Late-Night Tweets

“I don’t want to have a war with Iran, but I know who would win.”

Olivia Paschal, Defense One
June 17, 2019

Climate’s Role In Armed Conflict Will Likely Increase

As global temperatures climb, the risk of armed conflict is expected to increase substantially, experts say.

Devon Ryan, Futurity
June 14, 2019

U.S. Blames Tanker Attacks On Iran; CENTCOM Releases Surveillance Video

Military officials say imagery shows Iranians in boats at the tankers, handling a mine and trying to capture crew members.

Kevin Baron and Katie Bo Williams
June 13, 2019

The Defense Department Is Worried About Climate Change – And Also a Huge Carbon Emitter

Many current and former U.S. military leaders call climate change a serious national security threat, but few of them mention the Defense Department's big carbon footprint.

Neta C. Crawford, The Conversation
June 12, 2019

During his confirmation hearing, the SecDef nominee was asked about Trump, China, and Russia — and not Afghanistan, ISIS, or al-Qaeda.

The Democratic presidential candidate said that Mark Esper, who has declined to recuse himself from Raytheon-related decisions, should not lead the Pentagon.

Richard V. Spencer is the year’s third acting defense secretary — but there are a lot more moving pieces than that.

The Trump administration wants to put together an international coalition to prevent tanker attacks from Iran.

Cleared by Air Force investigators, Gen. Hyten may yet face questions during his Senate confirmation process.

Researchers copied a technique pioneered by creatures like the mantis shrimp.

“I get terribly worried. Because this shows total ignorance of what’s going on in the world today,” Ambassador Jim Jeffrey says.

Rep. Jim Cooper says Congress shouldn’t accept a government topped by acting political appointees.

In 2016, 10 sailors were captured by Iran. Trump is making it a political issue. Our investigation shows that it was a Navy failure, and the problems run deep.

The lion’s share of the U.S. drone fleet is easy prey for advanced air defenses. It didn’t have to be that way.

The buildup in the Middle East is coming at the request of the forces responsible for the region.

The technology is being showcased at a meeting of regional air chiefs this week.

hairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., speaks as Secretary of the Army Mark Esper, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, and U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein. Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Warren cited a report that found Pentagon officials do not always consider the safety records of companies when reviewing contracting bids.

There are no good arguments for the W76-2 warhead, and quite a few good ones against.

Trump tweets the news after reports that the FBI was looking into a violent domestic dispute from nine years ago.

“I don’t want to have a war with Iran, but I know who would win.”

As global temperatures climb, the risk of armed conflict is expected to increase substantially, experts say.

Military officials say imagery shows Iranians in boats at the tankers, handling a mine and trying to capture crew members.

Many current and former U.S. military leaders call climate change a serious national security threat, but few of them mention the Defense Department's big carbon footprint.

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