Defense
Fear Not the Tracing Apps, Fear How Little They Will Say
Human-mobility data will play a big role in efforts to understand the pandemic over the summer. It will have serious limitations.
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Trump’s Intelligence-Chief Nominee Vows to ‘Speak Truth to Power’
GOP lawmakers are seeking to fasttrack Rep. John Ratcliffe’s nomination, but his careful answers did not appear to satisfy skeptics.
Defense
State Dept. Reroutes Peacekeeping Gear To Coronavirus Fight In Africa
The move shows how the virus has refocused U.S. security policy.
Defense
Esper Says Pentagon Is Bracing for a 'New Normal' That Lasts 'An Extended Period of Time'
"What do we do over the next 6, 12, 18 months?" the defense secretary asked at a Monday virtual event.
Defense
States' 'Reopening' Might Not Apply to Troops, Military Families
Georgia is opening up. Fort Benning may not.
Defense
Navy Picks Wisconsin’s Fincantieri Marinette Marine to Build New Frigate
Awarded months ahead of schedule, the contract further solidifies the shipbuilder’s U.S. foothold.
Defense
U.S. Intel Community Says Coronavirus Was Not Made In a Lab
The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence comes after months of speculation and disinformation.
Defense
Pentagon's 'Willingness to Kiss the President's Ass' Worries Top Lawmaker
"I am worried about a culture developing," says House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., after the latest delay in Navy captain’s fate.
Defense
Global Defense Spending Decline Expected As Nations Deal with Coronavirus
Experts see domestic projects taking priority over national security in the coming years.
Defense
Pentagon’s Esper Was Too Slow With Coronavirus Response, Senate Democrats Say
In a letter, lawmakers accuse the secretary of Defense of causing confusion, showing "dangerous misunderstanding" of the virus, and harming readiness.
Defense
How the U.S. Military Could Help Fight the Coronavirus Outbreak
There is plenty the military could do to help protect public health, such as by helping with supply logistics and providing workers to do important tasks – including health care professionals.
Defense
Reinstate Capt. Crozier to USS Roosevelt, Navy Tells Esper
The decision now rests with Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Defense One
What If Kim Jong Un Dies?
Improvements in U.S.-North Korean relations would still largely be up to Washington.
Defense One
Reinstate Capt. Crozier to USS Roosevelt, Navy Tells Esper
The decision now rests with Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Defense
Army Research Shows How Do-It-Yourself Facemasks Can Be as Safe as N95s
Personal protective equipment for hospital workers is running out. This design works as well as the best in class.
Defense
The Pentagon Will Use AI to Predict Panic Buying, COVID-19 Hotspots
The prototype can predict trends in supply and demand and infection down to the zip code.
Defense
Will the U.S. Navy Sink Iranian Fast Boats in the Gulf? Maybe, Maybe Not
It may be time to formalize how orders are passed from the White House to the military.
Defense
GovExec Daily: How VA Is – and Isn't – Supporting Its Personnel During the Pandemic
Eric Katz joins the program to talk about the ways that Veterans Affairs employees feel management has backed them up while treating coronavirus patients.
Defense
Lockheed Martin Expects Coronavirus to Delay F-35 Deliveries
Although the company still forecasts an increase in sales, the delays could cost $375 million.
Defense