The vaccine mandate has especially affected recruiting in the South, Gen. David Berger said. But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress. Russia is running out of its precision-guided weapons fastest, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum capped a week where the Pentagon was squarely focused on China’s rise. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops. By Tara Copp, AP
17 months ago Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted investments in military hardware, in research and in the Pacific region, adding “we’ve got more to do.” A new survey found that it’s the actions of presidents that have predominantly caused respondents to see the Defense Department as politicized. The Pentagon should consider cutting back on research and development funding and ramping up procurement to protect the arsenal of democracy. By John Ferrari
19 months ago Thursday's launches came as the U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan returned to waters east of South Korea. The Russia Defense Ministry noted after that show it expects to receive more than 3,700 samples of military equipment. Load More