An Uncertain Future for Arms Control
A strong nuclear deterrent reduces risks to the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Such is the view of many within the nuclear enterprise. Arms control and…
President Biden Issues Executive Order to Strengthen and Promote Cybersecurity Innovation
In a step to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity framework, President Biden has issued a sweeping Executive Order (EO) aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the resilience of the United States’ digital infrastructure. The post President Biden Issues Executive Order to Strengthen and Promote Cybersecurity Innovation appeared first on HSToday.
China-Taiwan Weekly Update, January 16, 2024
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-january-16-2024 Authors: Matthew Sperzel, Daniel Shats, Alison O’Neil, Karina Wugang, and Frank Mattimoe of the Institute for the Study of War; Alexis Turek and Yeji Chung of the American Enterprise…
Yoon taken at dawn in dramatic showdown
Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight Navy surface combatants have fired off hundreds of missiles and five-inch shells to repel Houthi drone and…
The so-called budget is only the start of a lot of hard work
The top-line budget agreement Congress worked out last weekend doesn’t mean the work is done. Members still have to work out the agency-by-agency allocations and whatever policy riders each side…
Office of Special Counsel has ‘growing staffing concerns’ amid record caseload
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is warning Congress it may need more staff to manage a steep increase in federal whistleblower complaints and other cases. The U.S. Office of…
DoD advisory board calls on the Pentagon to expand DIU
The Defense Innovation Board, an advisory group set up to provide independent recommendations to the defense secretary, is urging the Pentagon to expand the Defense Innovation Unit into a fully…
Trump’s second term agenda includes cutting ‘slackers’ from federal workforce, former OMB official says
Less than a week from Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump is making promises to reshape federal agencies and policies for federal employees. Among his campaign promises, Trump has promised to…
France Is India’s Best Bet for Building Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Small Satellite Architectures Get New Boosts From SDA, NRO By Greg Hadley for Air & Space Forces The Pentagon’s efforts to launch and connect hundreds of satellites in orbit got two…
The PLA’s Global Power Play: A Deep Dive Into China’s Military Strategy and Ambitions
The US Department of Defense’s annual report on Chinese military and security developments was presented to Congress today. In this post and podcast, we dissect the report, which isn’t just…