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Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann
Biden to return $2 billion diverted from Pentagon projects for border wall
The administration said it would return $2 billion taken from the Pentagon and use it for the construction projects for which the money was originally intended.
Afghan military will collapse without some US help, says top general in the Middle East
Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said that as the U.S. pulls out all forces, “my concern is the Afghans' ability to hold ground” and whether they will able to continue to maintain and fly their aircraft without U.S. aid and financial support.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Marine vet pens children’s book to help military families cope with deployment separation
"I Will Come Back" is for children experiencing the deployment of their parents.
By Lianna Brown
How the Pentagon will administer vaccines to its workforce
Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be available to all Department of Defense employees at the Pentagon Reservation through a phased distribution plan.
By Jessie Bur
Pentagon deploys more than 1,100 troops to fuel COVID-19 vaccine drive
Each of the Pentagon’s five military teams includes 222 personnel, including 80 who will give the vaccines, as well as nurses and other support staff.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
Due on Inauguration Day: An acquisition strategy for the Air Force’s next-gen battle management system
It will be up to the incoming Biden administration to decide whether to begin buying the first parts of the Advanced Battle Management System, or scrap the concept altogether.
By Valerie Insinna
New in 2021: Atlantic hurricane outlook and potential impact
A first look at factors influencing the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season suggests we're in for an "above average" year.
By Davis Winkie
New in 2021: Advanced Battle Management System testing begins
Major experiments to allow aircraft, sensors and other weapons systems across services to share data could begin as early as March.
Here’s why the Valkyrie drone couldn’t translate between F-35 and F-22 jets during a recent test
The next round of tests could be scheduled as early as May 2021.
By Valerie Insinna
Citing mega hack, lawmakers urge Trump to sign defense bill full of cyber protections
"We’ve got to get this defense bill passed because there’s so much to help us defend ourselves,” said Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyber Solarium Commission.
By Joe Gould