OpinionDepth of magazine: Preparing the joint force for protracted conflictThe depth of America's magazine will determine the credibility of U.S. deterrence, writes the assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.By Gen. Christopher Mahoney6 weeks ago
House’s draft defense bill pressures Pentagon on Space Command HQAn Alabama Republican now heads the House Armed Services Committee, which just released draft legislation freezing Space Command construction in Colorado.By Bryant Harris15 months ago
Six US Air Force B-52 bombers make symbolic sweep over all NATO membersThe one-off mission, titled "Allied Sky," is meant to signal the alliance's unity and improve interoperability, say U.S. military officials.By Sebastian Sprenger4 years ago
US Strategic Command now analyzes daily deterrence risks for all combatant commandsAdm. Charles Richard described the new process as vital in a world with multiple competitors.By Aaron Mehta4 years ago
Senate panel OKs $6 billion military fund to confront ChinaPlans for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, a new military fund to boost deterrence against China in the Pacific, is one step closer to becoming law.By Joe Gould4 years ago
Inhofe, Reed back new military fund to confront ChinaNew support for an Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative suggests it's a lock for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act.By Joe Gould and Aaron Mehta4 years ago
Ellsworth B-1s fly to Baltics, train with Danish fightersThe mission marks the first time in a year and a half the B-1 has been in Europe.By Stephen Losey4 years ago
DoD’s border wall funding shift hits Russia deterrence effortsThe Pentagon is moving to scuttle nearly 19 more military construction projects ― including $274 million worth in Europe to deter Russia.By Joe Gould4 years ago
Thornberry wants $6 billion this year to launch counter-China fundThe ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee will seek $6 billion for an Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative.By Aaron Mehta4 years ago
Don’t pull all troops back home, key Democrat warns his party’s presidential hopefulsHouse Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith says abandoning hot spots overseas could jeopardize national securityBy Leo Shane III5 years ago
Congress wrestles with deterring China ― beyond nukesThe U.S. must form a new and creative strategy to deter China using conventional means, experts told Congress.By Joe Gould5 years ago
B-52s train in tense Black Sea region, in signal to RussiaThe Air Force has flown missions in Europe to deter Russian aggression since 2014, shortly after the Crimea invasion.By Stephen Losey5 years ago