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Eyeing hypersonic threat, Canada nears ‘robust’ NORAD investment
Canada’s defense minister says she’s close to offering a “robust” plan to modernize continental defenses under NORAD, something the U.S. has been seeking to address the complex hypersonic missile threat.
By Joe Gould
Army 4-star will co-lead Manhattan Project-style effort to create and distribute COVID-19 vaccine
The other co-lead called the vaccine timeline “credible” but noted that it will be “challenging.”
By Kyle Rempfer
Bulging deficits may threaten prized Pentagon arms projects
The government’s $3 trillion effort to rescue the economy from the coronavirus crisis is stirring worry at the Pentagon. Bulging federal deficits may force a reversal of years of big defense spending gains and threaten prized projects like the rebuilding of the nation’s arsenal of nuclear weapons.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Defining success for the VA health record
Taking the time needed to ensure the VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization program works properly from day one is the best possible course of action, says the author of this commentary.
By Anthony Principi
Pentagon officials keeping an eye on morale at nuclear bases
As the U.S. modernizes its nuclear capabilities, leadership is checking in with operators and maintainers.
NATO eyes boosting Iraq army training, still needs Iraq’s OK
NATO is ready to expand its military training effort in Iraq, the alliance’s top civilian official said Wednesday, but the Iraqi government is not yet ready to approve the move.
Trump will seek 20% budget boost for nukes, says Inhofe
President Trump plans to ask Congress for $20 billion for the federal agency that maintains America’s weapons for fiscal 2021, an increase from last fiscal year.
By Joe Gould
In nuclear spending fight, it’s Trump’s Hill allies vs. White House budget office
Key Republicans in Congress are appealing to President Donald Trump for a significant budget boost for nuclear modernization.
Esper doesn’t regret delaying military drills, despite North Korea snub
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he does not regret postponing a U.S.-South Korean military air exercise, even though the gesture was rejected by North Korea as not enough to restart nuclear diplomacy.
Why electronic health records modernization gives this veteran caregiver hope
The electronic health record modernization programs underway at VA and the Department of Defense, will ensure a lifetime of seamless care for service members, veterans and their caregivers, says the author of this commentary.
By Lori Ward