Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and dataThe program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish listThe money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.By Irene Loewenson and Megan Eckstein6 weeks ago
DoD ponders one-time payments to lower ranks to ease economic stressHigh-level discussions are underway about a one-time payment to help lower-paid military families deal with inflation struggles.By Karen Jowers20 months ago
Putin sets partial military call-up, won’t ‘bluff’ on nukesIt’s the first call-up in Russia since World War II and is sure to further fuel tensions with the Western backers of Ukraine.20 months ago
General: Supply chain problems are hurting nuclear modernization "It’s going to take everyone to understand how to close the gap on supply chain management."By Joe Gould20 months ago
Vision-enhancing eyewear soon to be readily available at VA hospitalsThe high-speed cameras in the eSight headsets magnify what they capture, clarifying the world for some low-vision people.By Irene Loewenson20 months ago
Army hits end-strength goals through high retention, lower basic training attritionThe Army credits its talent management initiatives and changes to basic training with helping it meet its strength goals.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
The Army tried portable nuclear power at remote bases 60 years ago — it didn’t go wellThe Army called the reactor portable, even at 330 tons, because it was built from pieces that each fit in a C-130 cargo plane.By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont3 years ago
US Army could soon have a high-power microwave to destroy small drone swarmsThe Army wants to begin high-power microwave development and prototyping efforts in FY22 to defeat small drone swarms.By Jen Judson3 years ago
NATO members set to say they won’t deploy land-based nukes in EuropeNATO allies are poised to officially oppose the alliance deploying ground-based nuclear missiles in Europe, Defense News has learned.By Joe Gould3 years ago
Retying the Gordian Knot: US Special Operations Command as a serviceThe relationship between USSOCOM and the services has never been better, closer or more mutually beneficial than it is today, says the author of this commentary.By John F. Mulholland3 years ago
Pentagon shakeup means more civilian oversight for special operationsA more empowered assistant defense secretary now has a direct line to the SECDEF to talk special operations.By Meghann Myers and Howard Altman3 years ago