OpinionCongress should approve Pentagon’s latest multiyear procurement pitchWhy aren’t block buy and multiyear purchases used much more often by the Defense Department?3 days ago
OpinionHow to further strengthen the Defense Production ActIt is essential to keep DPA focused exclusively on defense and national security issues, in particular threats from our pacing competitor, China.4 days ago
OpinionWith Chinese warships anchoring in Cambodia, the US needs to respondIt’s past time for Washington to jettison its ad hoc, absent-minded approach toward Beijing’s basing pursuits, opinion writers argue.
OpinionBiden’s FY25 budget cuts missile defense when we need it more than everGiven the deteriorating security environment, it would seem that cutting missile defenses is the exact wrong thing to do at this point.10 days ago
OpinionHow the US can reclaim leadership in advanced energetic materialsIt's time to restore what was once American leadership in the materials that most define the lethality and effectiveness of weapons systems.11 days ago
OpinionHow the Pentagon can more rapidly buy and field the latest techWith rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.12 days ago
OpinionHere are 4 ways to defend against unmanned ground vehiclesLike unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, UGV systems range broadly in size and mission.2 weeks ago
OpinionLidar: Another emerging technology brought to you by ChinaMore must be done to safeguard U.S. data and prevent dependence on geopolitical adversaries for a critical, emerging technology.2 weeks ago
OpinionEU should buy ammo outside of the bloc to quickly resupply UkraineWhile the world watches Israel and Iran, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is at a crossroads.2 weeks ago
OpinionNow is not the time to scale back on the B-21 bomber programThe B-21 now represents the only pathway for the U.S. military to regain its long-range strike capability and capacity.3 weeks ago
OpinionCongress’ Pentagon budget increase is in need of transparencyA modicum of sunlight and oversight would help ensure that future Pentagon budget increases prioritize the nation’s best interests.3 weeks ago
OpinionNATO foreshock runs deep, through the Netherlands to ChinaWe need a stable, enduring semiconductor foreign policy that is not subject to the whims of any current or future administration.3 weeks ago
OpinionUS, Israeli, Arab coordination in Mideast against Iran comes to fruitionThe Middle East’s emerging air defense alliance got its first major stress test on April 13 and appears to have passed with flying colors.3 weeks ago
OpinionTo expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contractAfter decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand.3 weeks ago
OpinionHow to monitor North Korean nuclear violations after Russia’s UN vetoThe U.S. should take the lead in creating a coalition of likeminded nations to monitor compliance with U.N. resolutions and international law.4 weeks ago
OpinionGet the US Navy’s frigate program back on scheduleFailure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.4 weeks ago
OpinionUS must be transparent about realistic prospects for cooperation in spaceThe Pentagon's work to strengthen allied space cooperation remains insufficient to achieve stated policy objectives.4 weeks ago
OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.4 weeks ago
OpinionThere is more to NATO burden sharing than the 2% spending dogmaAt the alliance's anniversary summit in Washington this summer, a more accurate accounting of member contributions is in order, argues Collin Meisel.5 weeks ago