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Space Force astronauts? New report says guardians in space would be asset for future ops

Space Force astronauts? New report says guardians in space would be asset for future ops

The Pentagon must activate this powerful, underused approach to acquisition

The Pentagon must activate this powerful, underused approach to acquisition

Pentagon policy shop shifts story on pause in Ukraine aid again

Pentagon policy shop shifts story on pause in Ukraine aid again

The D Brief: Acquisition reforms, debated; Boat-strike briefing; US troops to Damascus; China’s mini drone carrier; And a bit more.

The D Brief: Acquisition reforms, debated; Boat-strike briefing; US troops to Damascus; China’s mini drone carrier; And a bit more.

Exercise underscored need for AI, autonomy, C2, and networks

Exercise underscored need for AI, autonomy, C2, and networks

Draft list of attendees for Hegseth acquisition-reform speech shows wide industry interest

Draft list of attendees for Hegseth acquisition-reform speech shows wide industry interest

Experts see promise, risk in Pentagon’s draft acquisition reforms

Experts see promise, risk in Pentagon’s draft acquisition reforms

The D Brief: A narrower natsec focus; ‘Pigpen-like mess’ at DOD; DC Guard deployment extended; Shutdown sets record; And a bit more.

The D Brief: A narrower natsec focus; ‘Pigpen-like mess’ at DOD; DC Guard deployment extended; Shutdown sets record; And a bit more.

‘We’re closer to the end': Lawmakers signal some progress in bipartisan talks to end shutdown

‘We’re closer to the end': Lawmakers signal some progress in bipartisan talks to end shutdown

China is already dominating the data war in the Pacific, experts say

China is already dominating the data war in the Pacific, experts say

Pentagon’s policy shop is ‘a pigpen-like’ mess: Sen. Cotton

Pentagon’s policy shop is ‘a pigpen-like’ mess: Sen. Cotton

The D Brief: Acquisition-reform draft; US pitches Gaza force; Nuke-test differences; Vietnam’s fake islands; And a bit more.

The D Brief: Acquisition-reform draft; US pitches Gaza force; Nuke-test differences; Vietnam’s fake islands; And a bit more.

The D Brief: Rationale shifts at boat-strike deadline; Hegseth bottlenecks Hill talk; Judge blocks Portland deployment; Trump threatens Nigeria; And a bit more.

The D Brief: Rationale shifts at boat-strike deadline; Hegseth bottlenecks Hill talk; Judge blocks Portland deployment; Trump threatens Nigeria; And a bit more.

What ‘House of Dynamite’ gets right and wrong about nuclear command and control

What ‘House of Dynamite’ gets right and wrong about nuclear command and control

Anduril's drone wingman makes first flight, following software delays

Anduril's drone wingman makes first flight, following software delays

‘Cautious’ optimism follows top warship builder’s productivity, workforce wins

‘Cautious’ optimism follows top warship builder’s productivity, workforce wins

The D Brief: Venezuela targets picked?; STRATCOM nom pressed on tests; USAF fighter plan; New Guard quick

The D Brief: Venezuela targets picked?; STRATCOM nom pressed on tests; USAF fighter plan; New Guard quick

Systems, not silver bullets, are key to victory in the Pacific: SOCPAC chief

Systems, not silver bullets, are key to victory in the Pacific: SOCPAC chief

STRATCOM nominee takes heat hours after Trump’s nuclear

STRATCOM nominee takes heat hours after Trump’s nuclear

Air Force can hit ambitious 10-year fighter jet goal—but only with a blank check and a broader inventory

Air Force can hit ambitious 10-year fighter jet goal—but only with a blank check and a broader inventory

Defense One Radio, Ep. 197: Europe’s “drone wall”

Defense One Radio, Ep. 197: Europe’s “drone wall”

PacFleet is rushing to create new capabilities, operating concepts

PacFleet is rushing to create new capabilities, operating concepts

Memo lays out path to removing even more defense civilians from their jobs

Memo lays out path to removing even more defense civilians from their jobs

Meet the White House pick to conquer the ‘Valley of Death’

Meet the White House pick to conquer the ‘Valley of Death’

Ukraine isn’t just hurling attack drones; they’re waging real robot warfare

Ukraine isn’t just hurling attack drones; they’re waging real robot warfare

The D Brief: New nuke tests?; Pushback on European drawdown; Arms-export overhaul expected; Marines axe planned regiment; And a bit more.

The D Brief: New nuke tests?; Pushback on European drawdown; Arms-export overhaul expected; Marines axe planned regiment; And a bit more.

Air Force’s 10-year fighter jet report is missing key details, experts say

Air Force’s 10-year fighter jet report is missing key details, experts say

CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes

CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes

HASC members beg Boeing to negotiate end to ‘disruptive’ fighter

HASC members beg Boeing to negotiate end to ‘disruptive’ fighter

Marine Corps axes plan for third littoral regiment, ready to move on medium landing ship

Marine Corps axes plan for third littoral regiment, ready to move on medium landing ship