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Inside the Military’s LGBTQ Witch Hunts Trump’s Return to the White House is Resurfacing Questions…
On weekends, Staff Sgt. Todd VanCantfort, an armed forces police officer in San Antonio, Texas, targeted gay bars in search of anyone in the military. One time, at the direction of his supervisor, he ditched his light blue and navy uniform…
New joint data standards could come in early 2025
ORLANDO, Fla.—The Pentagon’s top body in charge of developing military requirements is expected to release new data standards next year that will make it easier for combatant commands and services to conduct large scale exercises in virtual…
Wanted: realistic simulations for digital warfare
ORLANDO, Fla.—Training models and simulations need to “move beyond the physical domains” to keep pace with global threats, said Adm. Christopher Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “We have some holes in our swing from a…
Seizing the Moment: Armenia and Azerbaijan at a Crossroads
The geopolitical turbulence triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, Western efforts to counter Moscow, and uncertainties surrounding the future of U.S. foreign policy underscore the strategic imperative of stabilizing the South Caucasus. One…
Where Do We Go From Here?
The team sat down to talk about the very bleak situation in Ukraine. Is it impossible for Ukraine to overcome its many challenges? Will Trump’s team be able to get Putin to the negotiating table, or is he all-in on victory? What roles might…
Americans favor more international engagement, military spending: survey
Americans are feeling more confident in the U.S. military than they have in years, with record-high support for U.S. leadership abroad and increasing defense spending, according to results released Thursday from the annual Reagan National…
Can OpenAI power military drone defenses? New partnership with Anduril offers clues
The growing relationship between Silicon Valley and the defense industry opened a new chapter on Wednesday when Anduril announced a partnership with generative AI leader and ChatGPT maker OpenAI. The arrangement—financial terms were…
Could Trump’s pick for Pentagon No. 2 accelerate the Pentagon’s hypersonic efforts?
The Pentagon’s next No. 2 may be a billionaire investor with deep ties to the defense industry that suggest potential conflicts of interest but also a familiarity with the military acquisition system.Numerous media outlets reported on…
Army, Marine Corps want more ground vehicle simulators
ORLANDO, Fla.—When the Army introduces a new combat vehicle, like the $19 million M10 Bookers that began arriving earlier this year, its Test and Evaluation Command blows several of them up. The command’s leader wants to know whether…
In Brief: Evolving Relations Between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council
A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better…
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