Todd South
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Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.
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Special ops leaders eye alarming levels of adversary collaboration
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are all finding ways to antagonize U.S. efforts.
Top NATO commander urges sea change in training, deterrence, spending
"Most Europeans are herbivores, they think there is sufficient grass to feed from. This is not the case," said French Adm. Pierre Vandier.
France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.
Space Operations Command preps for new shared domain awareness tool
The remaining ATLAS software is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2025.
Under Trump, decision on Air Force’s NGAD will shape fleet for decades
The Air Force struggled for much of 2024 to figure out how — and even whether — to proceed with its planned sixth-generation fighter.
Special Episode - The Nature of Courage | Defense News Weekly Full Episode
In this special episode, we ask Medal of Honor recipients about the nature of bravery, and how everyday people can exhibit it in their own lives.
Dutch army to equip its soldiers with personal drone-protection kits
Under the banner of “extended all-arms air defense," as officials call the approach, soldiers deployed on NATO's eastern flank will get the gear first.
China says US ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government continues to claim Taiwan as its territory and says it must come under its control.
Navy, Air Force cleared to fly Ospreys after inspecting gears
A cracked gear led to a November 2023 Osprey crash that killed eight airmen. The military is trying to see which Ospreys might risk a similar failure.
New report on Navy spending
US Navy ‘wasted’ $1.8 billion on cruiser modernization program: Report
