We can buy more weapons. We can’t buy more time.
Defense Oneby Todd Harrison31 Aug 2026
We can buy more weapons. We can’t buy more time. Three things Congress should do to keep America’s window of vulnerability from growing.
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top 67%The US military gets its own ChatGPT today
Defense Oneby Patrick Tucker31 Aug 2026
The US military gets its own ChatGPT today After months of security testing, Pentagon adds an OpenAI product to the list of AI tools approved for unclassified work.
Here’s what Trump’s new ‘Space Academy’ could mean for the US military
Defense Oneby Thomas Novelly28 Aug 2026
Here’s what Trump’s new ‘Space Academy’ could mean for the US military A new source for commissioned officers—but is it needed?
Can AI help the Marines simplify sustainment in the Pacific?
Defense Oneby Jennifer Hlad28 Aug 2026
Can AI help the Marines simplify sustainment in the Pacific? The service is testing a “logistics decision engine” at the theater level.
A Pacific conflict may not look like conventional war, SOCPAC commander says
Defense Oneby Jennifer Hlad28 Aug 2026
A Pacific conflict may not look like conventional war, SOCPAC commander says At an irregular-warfare forum in Hawaii, commanders offer warnings and advice. HONOLULU—The better the U.S.
Privacy-focused communication app aims for military customers and beyond
Defense Oneby Patrick Tucker28 Aug 2026
Privacy-focused communication app aims for military customers and beyond When adversaries can forge faces and voices in real time, traditional secure messaging is no longer enough.
US military bought commercial satellite images of alleged narco airstrips, Chinese naval fleet
Defense Oneby Thomas Novelly27 Aug 2026
US military bought commercial satellite images of alleged narco airstrips, Chinese naval fleet The Space Force can improve how it embraces commercial intel, a new GAO report says. The U.S.
NSA wants access to ‘all’ AI models, top official says
Defense Oneby David DiMolfetta27 Aug 2026
NSA wants access to ‘all’ AI models, top official says The spy agency is taking a key role in the government’s new voluntary model-testing program, though its deputy director did not say which...
FBI disables China-linked hacking tools used against US agencies
Defense Oneby David DiMolfetta26 Aug 2026
FBI disables China-linked hacking tools used against US agencies A hacking group used the tools to target networks belonging to NASA, the Federal Reserve, the National Institutes of Health, the...
Army selects 5 companies to build nuclear microreactors on bases, under new $2 billion deal
Defense Oneby Thomas Novelly26 Aug 2026
Army selects 5 companies to build nuclear microreactors on bases, under new $2 billion deal The service’s plans for 20 on-base microreactors come amid a uranium enrichment shortage.
Senior officers advised Hegseth to keep civilian-protection program. He axed it anyway
Defense Oneby Megan Rose and Hannah Allam, ProPublica25 Aug 2026
Senior officers advised Hegseth to keep civilian-protection program. He axed it anyway The U.S. military has killed hundreds of noncombatants since gutting its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response...
Treasury sanctions Iranian hackers tied to critical-infrastructure breaches
Defense Oneby David DiMolfetta25 Aug 2026
Treasury sanctions Iranian hackers tied to critical-infrastructure breaches Four of the five people named in the cyber action were also charged last week in the Justice Department’s expanded Mabna...
Space transportation policy calls for integration with air traffic control modernization
Defense Oneby Edward Graham24 Aug 2026
Space transportation policy calls for integration with air traffic control modernization The guidance directs the Transportation Department and other agencies to “implement a plan to integrate...
Lawmaker pushes for AI containment language in FRONTIER Act
Defense Oneby Alexandra Kelley24 Aug 2026
Lawmaker pushes for AI containment language in FRONTIER Act Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is advocating for a September markup of the landmark AI legislation along with new language following the...
NSA's non-disclosure agreements lack whistleblower-rights provisions: watchdog
Defense Oneby Erich Wagner24 Aug 2026
NSA's non-disclosure agreements lack whistleblower-rights provisions: watchdog The inspector general report comes as the Trump administration considers imposing a standard NDA across government.
New contract aims to keep Space Force’s multi-billion-dollar projects on budget
Defense Oneby Thomas Novelly24 Aug 2026
New contract aims to keep Space Force’s multi-billion-dollar projects on budget Integrate was just for the service’s complicated launch programs. Now, it’s expanding.
The wrong way to review US force posture in Europe
Defense Oneby Julianne Smith and Mara Karlin23 Aug 2026
The wrong way to review US force posture in Europe Loyalty tests don’t build loyalty. They erode it.
AI-enabled deception threatens future operations, raises chances of large conflict, says Special Operations leader
Defense Oneby Patrick Tucker21 Aug 2026
AI-enabled deception threatens future operations, raises chances of large conflict, says Special Operations leader “The information environment itself is much less transparent” now than in the...
There’s no shortcut to replenish US munitions stockpiles
Defense Oneby Lauren C. Williams and Thomas Novelly21 Aug 2026
There’s no shortcut to replenish US munitions stockpiles Firms are pitching low-cost munitions and the Pentagon is making weapons deals.
Golden Dome Caucus chair says building support, funding for missile shield is a ‘tough slog’
Defense Oneby Thomas Novelly20 Aug 2026
Golden Dome Caucus chair says building support, funding for missile shield is a ‘tough slog’ Rep.