Pentagon’s acquisition deputy Plumb talks stockpiles, industrial base
The conversation comes as the Defense Dept. faces heavy strain on its stockpiles from allies and partners under threat.
Outlook
Eight contract opportunities to watch in FY24
There are several major U.S. defense competitions expected in fiscal 2024, with just these eight estimated to be worth a total of $61.9 billion.
Australia’s military must prepare for conflict if deterrence fails
Australia cannot rely on mass to deter. It must focus instead on capabilities and partnerships that deliver an asymmetric advantage.
What books are US Army, congressmen reading?
Two members of the House and two Army leaders tell Defense News what's on their nightstands.
Russia is gearing up for a long war. Will the West follow suit?
The country has demonstrated a remarkable degree of adaptability to Western sanctions.
‘Buy American’ policies strengthen nation’s defense, workforce
The core the nation’s defense and economic vitality hinges on the "Buy American" policy.
What China’s increasing use of military over diplomacy means for US
The change follows a decades-long modernization of China's military to create a "world class" force
Democracies must stand together on defense
The United States and Europe must stick together in the face of multiplying crises.
Budgets, presidents and the defense industry: What to watch in 2024
If former President Donald Trump wins, it could alter expectations for U.S. commitments to alliances such as NATO and for support for Ukraine.
US faces hurdles next year for Guam’s missile defense, experts warn
Pentagon leaders say 2024 will be a key year for the Army to bolster defenses around Guam, a critically strategic island in the Indo-Pacific region.
Will Rocket Cargo work? Data collected in 2024 may hold the answer.
The program is studying ways the commercial rocket sector can be used by the military to rapidly transport goods around the world.
Houthis rise in prominence among Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’
The Houthis have also demonstrated an ability to attack international commercial shipping off Yemen’s coast, in the Bab el-Mandeb strait and beyond.
What would happen if Congress stopped supporting allies under siege?
Lawmakers are ignoring the trillion-dollar impact their actions might have — actions that may reverberate over the next 20 years and beyond.
Unified network promises US Army rapid connectivity, cybersecurity
The unified network and related operations promises global connectivity and fewer isolated pathways to monitor, ultimately promoting cybersecurity.
Del Toro aims to reinvigorate US shipping to strengthen fleet
The U.S. Navy secretary is warning the service won’t be able to fulfill its mission without a strong commercial counterpart. Enter: “maritime statecraft.”
From Trump to Congress, Republican defense orthodoxy crumbles
President Trump's America First shadow threatens to overtake the GOP's Reaganite defense orthodoxy with more scrutiny on military budgets and allies.
Pentagon’s commercial tech arm to ramp up role in military innovation
DIU's influence is expected to expand in the coming year as it takes a more direct role in helping the Defense Department scale commercial technology.
