The Navy secretary’s misguided war on profits

The Navy secretary’s misguided war on profits
The Navy secretary’s misguided war on profits

In this op-ed, Bill Greenwalt of AEI pushes back on Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s recent criticisms of industry.

Reauthorize the Defense Production Act, but make changes for the 21st century

Reauthorize the Defense Production Act, but make changes for the 21st century
Reauthorize the Defense Production Act, but make changes for the 21st century

In this op-ed, Jeffrey Nadaner lays out ways to modernize the Defense Production Act to better serve the defense industrial base.

Countering China’s Red Dragon over the South China Sea

Countering China’s Red Dragon over the South China Sea
Countering China’s Red Dragon over the South China Sea

Thelmar Rosarda and Nathaniel Schochet of CNAS argue in this op-ed that the US should strengthen its partnerships with countries to combat China’s aggression in the South China Sea.

If CJADC2 is to ever happen, let INDOPACOM take the lead

If CJADC2 is to ever happen, let INDOPACOM take the lead
If CJADC2 is to ever happen, let INDOPACOM take the lead

Retired Army officer John D. Rosenberger argues in this op-ed that the INDOPACOM chief should become the lead for the Pentagon’s CJADC2 efforts, with an eye towards what is needed to counter China.

Why Xi created a new Information Support Force, and why now

Why Xi created a new Information Support Force, and why now
Why Xi created a new Information Support Force, and why now

“What does seem clear at this point is that the PLA recognizes that its reforms and modernization efforts are an ongoing effort, which will require further adjustments,” author Dean Cheng writes.

Pass a preemptive CR, deal with inflation and watch the debt limit: 3 tasks for Congress

Pass a preemptive CR, deal with inflation and watch the debt limit: 3 tasks for Congress
Pass a preemptive CR, deal with inflation and watch the debt limit: 3 tasks for Congress

John Ferrari and Elaine McCusker of AEI argue in this op-ed that Congress needs to act quickly to ensure American national security before getting bogged down in election season.

In a Taiwan conflict, tough choices could come for Big Tech

In a Taiwan conflict, tough choices could come for Big Tech
In a Taiwan conflict, tough choices could come for Big Tech

Washington could do more to incentivize tech companies to distance themselves from China, but CEOs should examine how they’d react to a fight in the Pacific, CSET’s Sam Bresnick and Emelia Probasco argue.

America’s crisis of repetition is hurting national security

America’s crisis of repetition is hurting national security
America’s crisis of repetition is hurting national security

In this op-ed, Nadia Schadlow calls for an end to the “mind-numbing cycle of far too many studies coming out of the Pentagon and the US government as a whole — with little progress on implementation.”

Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists

Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists
Major trends and takeaways from the Defense Department’s Unfunded Priority Lists

Mark Cancian and Chris Park of CSIS break down what is in this year’s unfunded priority lists and what they say about the state of the US military.

Invest in the US industrial base to support our Navy and AUKUS: Raven

Invest in the US industrial base to support our Navy and AUKUS: Raven
Invest in the US industrial base to support our Navy and AUKUS: Raven

In this op-ed, Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven lays out why he believes Congress should support the service’s 2025 budget request.

Air Force’s legislative proposal is an existential threat to the National Guard

Air Force’s legislative proposal is an existential threat to the National Guard
Air Force’s legislative proposal is an existential threat to the National Guard

In this op-ed, Francis M. McGinn, the head of the National Guard Association, blasts an Air Force proposal to transfer National Guard units performing space missions to the Space Force.

Avoiding Rashomon with defense venture funding: DoD, VCs need to tell same story

Avoiding Rashomon with defense venture funding: DoD, VCs need to tell same story
Avoiding Rashomon with defense venture funding: DoD, VCs need to tell same story

Masao Dahlgren in this op-ed offers reasons why venture capitalists and the Pentagon aren’t yet on the same page, and calls for them to work together so that both can reap the benefits.

In fiscal 2025, bet on Congress or begin to pivot

In fiscal 2025, bet on Congress or begin to pivot
In fiscal 2025, bet on Congress or begin to pivot

John Ferrari and Charles Rahr, in this op-ed, argue that instead of relying on the Hill to bail it out, the Pentagon may need to embrace its true needs and change where it invests.

Operations, innovation and training: A discussion with the commander of CSG-4

Operations, innovation and training: A discussion with the commander of CSG-4
Operations, innovation and training: A discussion with the commander of CSG-4

Columnist Robbin Laird talks naval training with Rear Adm. Max “Pepper” McCoy, commander of Carrier Strike Group 4.