
This GAO report examines how the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency manages industrial security risks within the National Industrial Security Program. GAO found that DCSA conducts thousands of security reviews…
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This GAO report examines helicopter noise in the Washington, D.C. area, where military, law enforcement, and medical operators conduct over 30,000 flights annually. While agencies have taken steps to reduce…
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The United States and Indonesia have formalized a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) to strengthen bilateral military collaboration and promote stability across the Indo-Pacific. This joint statement outlines a strategic…
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This memorandum outlines additional guidance for updated military fitness standards and body composition assessments across the Joint Force. Effective January 1, 2026, military departments will use waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) instead…
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This article explores the critical role of writing in developing effective military leaders and improving organizational performance. It highlights a longstanding gap in writing proficiency across the Army, driven by…
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This article examines how mentorship can address critical workforce challenges such as burnout, attrition, and lack of engagement among junior military leaders. Drawing on Army survey data, it highlights how…
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Executive Order 14387 invokes the Defense Production Act to ensure an adequate domestic supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, citing their importance to military readiness, semiconductor manufacturing, lithium-ion batteries,…
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Executive Order 14386 directs the Department of War, in coordination with the Department of Energy, to strengthen national defense by prioritizing long-term power procurement from the United States coal generation…
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Executive Order 14372 directs the Department of War to prioritize warfighter readiness in defense contracting by restricting stock buy-backs and dividend payments by underperforming defense contractors. The Order requires the…
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The Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the Department of War directs the Department to become an “AI-first” warfighting force, accelerating U.S. military AI dominance. The memorandum outlines seven Pace-Setting Projects spanning…
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The 2026 National Defense Strategy outlines an “America First” approach centered on peace through strength. It prioritizes defending the U.S. Homeland, deterring China in the Indo-Pacific, increasing allied burden-sharing, and…
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Software Factory 2.0 proposes a new operating model for military mission software that treats software delivery as a warfighting capability rather than an IT support function. It addresses widespread federal…
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Modern warfare increasingly depends on decision speed enabled by real-time data. The XVIII Airborne Corps developed Operational Data Teams (ODTs) combining software development, data science, and AI/ML expertise to support…
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Promotion success in the Army depends less on guesswork and more on following clearly documented guidance. The article explains how professional growth counseling and the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Guide…
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A contested battlefield scenario depicts a division defending against probing attacks combining drone swarms, reconnaissance elements, cyber intrusion, and armored maneuver. Command posts operate with minimal power, concealment, and controlled…
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