What They Are Saying
Top Marine general says moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam ‘puts us going the wrong way’
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said that plans to move 4,000 Marines from Okinawa to Guam will put those forces far from where they are needed. JEFF SCHOGOLMarine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith cautioned on Wednesday that ongoing efforts to relocate Marines...
Climate stress is affecting US missions, driving conflict in Africa, official says
BY MEGHANN MYERS DECEMBER 10, 2024 The second Trump administration will have to address climate realities one way or another, according to a deputy assistant defense secretary. Extreme weather is creating fertile ground for conflict in multiple regions of Africa, the...
One contractor is on the Space Force’s naughty list
The service has never confirmed putting companies on the blacklist until now. By Audrey Decker The Space Force has put a defense contractor on a blacklist intended to hold companies accountable for poor performance and program delays. “There is a company on the...
CNO Franchetti: ‘We’re continuing to learn’ countering drones, missiles in the Red Sea
The Navy's top officer described lessons learned from ships countering drones and missiles fired by Houthis in the Red Sea. ByMark Pomerleau October 2, 2024 One of the key lessons from the Navy’s recent engagements with Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea is...
U.S. must prepare for new types of war, say heads of Defense Strategy panel
Mike Glenn September 17, 2024 The war in Ukraine has shown that the U.S. must prepare for new forms of conflict and do a better job rapidly integrating new technology and capabilities with older systems, the chair of a panel examining the National Defense...
Okinawa governor criticizes US-Japan information sharing, lobbies lawmakers to curb troop misconduct after sexual assault cases
By CAITLYN BURCHETT September 10, 2024 WASHINGTON — Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki is taking aim at the U.S. military for failing to notify his government of sexual assault cases involving service members as he lobbies lawmakers to curb misconduct among troops...
Special operations forces turn to tech to help commands reduce civilian harm
Assistant Secretary of Defense for SO/LIC Christopher Maier briefed reporters on recent pursuits. By: BRANDI VINCENT AUGUST 23, 2024 As the U.S. military prepares for future fights and simultaneously confronts intensifying conflicts in multiple regions of the world,...
Canada wants to boost munitions lines with critical minerals expansion
By Bryant Harris of Defense News Canada is seeking to increase its munitions stockpiles amid shortages highlighted by the war in Ukraine. But to bolster production, it first needs to expand its supply chain, particularly for the critical minerals ubiquitous in defense...
Evolving role of space policy in national security: From “hobby shop” to center stage
Assistant Secretary John Plumb: “Now space is constantly a topic at the White House and at the Pentagon.” By: Sandra Erwin WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is prioritizing space like never before, assistant secretary of defense for space policy John Plumb said...
US ‘not willing to provide’ some weapons Israel asks for because of American military readiness: General
But a spokesperson clarified that America continues to support "our ally." ByLuis Martinez and Chris Boccia The United States hasn't given Israel every weapon it has asked for as it continues military operations against Hamas in Gaza, the chairman of the Joint...
SASC chair anticipates push for ‘significant reforms’ in 2025 NDAA to help Pentagon acquire new tech
BY JON HARPER A commission on reforming planning, programming, budgeting and execution recently delivered its final report to Congress. Trying to improve acquisition processes to help the Pentagon modernize its forces isn’t a new item on Congress’ agenda. But the...
New Report Calls for Rethink of How DoD Presents Budget to Congress
By: John Grady A mid-year budget review between the Defense Department and congressional committees could be the first step to improve relations between the Pentagon and Capitol Hill over spending, the chair of the commission charged with recommending ways to...
