Stratcom Commander: Failing to Replace Nuclear Triad Akin to Disarmament
With both Russia and China making great advances in their strategic weapons arsenals, the U.S. must update its nuclear triad...
US Will Not Let China, Russia Deny Its Space Superiority, DOD Officials Say
Space systems underpin virtually every weapon system in the Defense Department's arsenal, a senior DOD official told Congress. But many...
Esper Urges South Korea to Contribute More to Its Defense
Though the U.S.-South Korea alliance remains strong, South Korea must bear a more proportional share of the cost of maintaining...
DoD Adopts Ethical Principles for Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Department of Defense officially adopted a series of ethical principles for the use of Artificial Intelligence today following...
Military Leaders Discuss Hypersonic Weapons, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
The nation's top military leaders today discussed challenges to getting hypersonic weapons from blueprint to production during a question-and-answer session...
Aerial Refueling Adds Lethality to US Military Aviation
Global reach is an important aspect of the U.S. military's warfighting ability, and aerial refueling helps to make global reach...
DoD Moves to Use Data More Effectively in Decision-Making
The Defense Department is seeking ways to use data more effectively for improved decision-making on the battlefield and in its...
Trump Touts Military Rebuilding, Space Force, Strikes Against Terror
The rebuilding of the U.S. military, the creation of the U.S. Space Force and attacks on terrorists were among the...
Trump Administration Broadens Use of Landmines
President Donald J. Trump's administration has expanded the ability of combatant commanders to use landmines in specific, exceptional incidents. Previously,...
DOD to Require Cybersecurity Certification in Some Contract Bids
By the end of September, the Defense Department will require at least some companies bidding on defense contracts to certify...
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