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Kathleen Hicks warns of ‘substantial decline’ in defense-industrial base competition

The deputy defense secretary is concerned about competition in the defense-industrial base, particularly around small businesses.

18 months ago

Andrew Hunter speaks at a panel discussion on "strengthening alliances and partnerships through defense cooperation" at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on March 16, 2018. Hunter, director of the defense-industrial initiatives group and a senior fellow in the international security program at CSIS, is President Joe Biden's nominee for assistant Air Force secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics. Photo courtesy of CSIS.

Biden to nominate defense industry expert Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition boss

Andrew Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and true expert on defense acquisition.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Chief of US Army Futures Command: The service is experiencing a technological evolution

The future fight will likely be characterized by an incredible lethality in a dispersed environment, in which rapid decision-making will be critical.

By Gen. Mike Murray

3 years ago

Explainer: Is the US losing the artificial intelligence arms race?

The U.S. defense community is starting to understand that AI will significantly transform, if not completely reinvent, the world’s military power balance.

By James Johnson, Middlebury Institute of International Studies

4 years ago

How the Pentagon’s fear of risk is stifling innovation

Innovation-minded players in the defense world say rigid regulations and a risk-averse culture pose a challenge for Congress.

5 years ago

Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy

Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.

5 years ago