Policy
Trump administration fires hundreds of nuclear-security employees, sources say
The National Nuclear Security Administration maintains the nuclear stockpile, counters terrorism, disposes of dangerous nuclear material, among other missions.
Threats
China is rehearsing for war, Indo-Pacific commander says
Recent Chinese military exercises around Taiwan are practice for “the forced unification” of the island to the mainland, Adm. Sam Paparo said Thursday.
Business
With IVAS takeover, Anduril looks to build out human-machine ‘ecosystem’
Microsoft takes back seat as defense-tech firm proclaims a “new path in human augmentation.”
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Adobe JELA Streamlines DoD Software Acquisition, Enables Digital Modernization
The DoD faces an immense task with delivering functional, scalable, sustainable and secure digital experiences to millions across the world.
Policy
Trump spending freeze halts some national-lab projects
A "critically important" grid-resiliency project at Lawrence Livermore is on hold, along with other work, lab directors testify.
Defense Systems
America’s ‘Iron Dome’ is going to need a lot more sensors: NORTHCOM
But a key part of the sensor integration could be done in less than a year with proper funding, the leader of U.S. Northern Command told lawmakers.
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Ideas
How Trump could productively reshape the transatlantic defense relationship
If rearming Europe and ending the war in Ukraine deters China, all the better.
Policy
Return-to-work order created ‘panic’ among military-spouse federal workers
Presidential order coupled with deferred-resignation offer and hiring freeze created a perfect storm of stress.
Threats
‘Ceasefire’ or no, Ukraine says it still needs weapons
As Trump announces plans to negotiate, Russia has committed thousands of ceasefire violations—in Ukraine alone.
Voices
Policy
CISA sidelines anti-disinformation staffers
The move reflects a GOP effort to steer the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency away from fighting disinformation and foreign influence.
Policy
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Trump’s intelligence chief
As Director of National Intelligence, Trump's controversial pick will oversee the nation’s 18 spy agencies.
Ideas
The future of military logistics is predictive
A recent commander of Army Materiel Command says the war in Ukraine illuminates the path to data-driven sustainment.
Business
Space Force warns industry on cost overruns
The service will convert pricey programs to fixed-price contracts if needed, an official said.
Policy
Trump orders agencies to plan widespread layoffs and reduce hiring
Troops are exempted, while "necessary" national-security workers can be exempted from bid to sharply shrink the government.
Policy
Congress wants the Army to start collecting more open-source intelligence
A 2025 NDAA provision encourages procuring OSINT software.
Ideas
Teach how to think, not what to think
Professional military schools should not go overboard in interpreting the SecDef’s anti-DEI memo.
Threats
Gutting of USAID is making it harder to monitor aid sent abroad, watchdog says
Agency’s IG says locking staff out increases the risk of funds going to “U.S.-designated terrorist organizations.”
Defense Systems
Air Force has halted work on parts of its ICBM program
Work on the Sentinel command and launch segment is on hold due to “evolving” requirements, officials say.
Policy
Judge extends pause on ‘deferred-resignation’ offer
He wants more time to study plaintiffs' argument that the Trump-administration deal violates the law.
Policy
Hegseth puts Air Force reorganization on hold
Service chief Gen. David Allvin previously emphasized the need to move out quickly.
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