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The Pentagon’s National Military Strategy is done, and it’s unclear if the public will ever see it
In The News
Gen. Joe Dunford, the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has finished his new edition of the National Military strategy — but currently has no plans to roll out a...
By Loren DeJonge Schulman
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How Trump’s new chief of staff can impact the FY20 defense plan
In The News
Office of Management and Budget director Mick Mulvaney’s takeover, at least temporarily, of the White House chief of staff position could have repercussions for defense spendi...
By Susanna V. Blume
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US warns against ‘protectionism’ with new EU defense agreement
BRUSSELS ― A top American diplomat is concerned that a new European Union defense agreement could lead to “protectionism” that could ice American firms out of sales in Europe....
By Jim Townsend
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US Air Force requests $156.3 billion in FY19, plans to retire B-1, B-2 fleets
ROME — The fiscal 2019 budget for the U.S. Air Force plans to grow the service from 55 to 58 combat squadrons over the next five years, while buying dozens of high-end aircraf...
By Susanna V. Blume
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FY19 budget puts US ‘back to a position of primacy,’ Mattis says
ROME – A new budget agreement in Congress, coupled with the fiscal year 2019 budget, has given the Pentagon the ramp it needs to begin reshaping the U.S. military, defense sec...
By Susanna V. Blume
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Selva: FY19 budget sees ‘increasing’ investments in AI, machine teaming
WASHINGTON — Gen. Paul Selva, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the Pentagon plans on “increasing” investments in artificial intelligence and man-machine te...
By Robert O. Work
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Can Mattis makes the National Defense Strategy great again?
BRUSSELS – When the Pentagon rolls out the National Defense Strategy on Jan. 19, expect a lot of statements about how it will serve as a definitive document, one that will gui...
By Loren DeJonge Schulman
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Victoria Nuland named CEO of Center for a New American Security
WASHINGTON — Victoria Nuland, a longtime U.S. State Department official, has been named the new CEO of the Center for a New American Security think tank, while former Deputy S...
By Victoria Nuland
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Lessons from Zapad — jamming, NATO and the future of Belarus
WASHINGTON — The biannual Zapad military exercise, jointly run by Russia and Belarus, was closely watched this September by Western nations. And while there were some concerns...
By Jim Townsend
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'One hand tied behind your back': Why DoD's empty policy chair matters
WASHINGTON — Nine months into the Trump administration, the Pentagon remains understaffed, with a particularly vital role left unfulfilled in the undersecretary of defense for...
By Michèle Flournoy
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Implications of Trump’s arms sale to Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia bearing a $110 billion dollar arms agreement. While much of that sale may never materialize, the offer sent a powerful sign...
By Ilan Goldenberg
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Stackley gets lead role in transforming defense acquisition
Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean Stackley has taken on an additional role inside the Pentagon – leading the congressionally-mandated transformation of the Department’s acquis...
By Ben FitzGerald
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What Should Mattis Look for in a Deputy?
If retired Gen. James Mattis is confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s first secretary of defense, he will take over arguably the largest bureaucracy in the world. The q...
By Loren DeJonge Schulman
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Report: Strategy, Not Acquisition Reform, Central to Maintain DoD Tech Edge
If the Pentagon wants to maintain a technological edge over near-peer adversaries, it needs to develop a serious strategic plan and not just focus on improving the acquisition...
By Ben FitzGerald, Alexandra Sander & Jacqueline Parziale
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Strategic Capabilities Office Preparing for New Programs, Next Administration
In Defense News, senior fellow Ben FitzGerald discusses the new programs in the Strategic Capabilities Office....
By Ben FitzGerald
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Future of Global Security Contingency Fund Unclear
In Defense News, senior fellow Loren DeJonge Schulman discusses the effectiveness of the Global Security Contingency Fund....
By Loren DeJonge Schulman
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Carter Gambles with DIUx Direct Report
Senior fellow Ben FitzGerald analyzes former DIUx director George Duchak and the organization's recent changes in Defense News ...
By Ben FitzGerald
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Leadership, Structural Changes for DoD Silicon Valley Office
Senior fellow Ben FitzGerald suggests the best way to reform and recreate DIUx in Defense News...
By Ben FitzGerald & Loren DeJonge Schulman
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At EUCOM, Scaparrotti Faces New Challenge Set
In a Defense News article, senior fellow Jerry Hendrix offers advice to new supreme allied commander of NATO, Gen. Scaparrotti, during uncertain European climate...
By Jerry Hendrix
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Report: Carter Should Focus Innovation Push Internally
Defense News features a new report on defense innovation written by CNAS senior fellows Ben FitzGerald and Loren DeJonge Schulman....
By Ben FitzGerald & Loren DeJonge Schulman
