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And now, a $45 billion plan to revitalize the US Air and Space Forces

And now, a $45 billion plan to revitalize the US Air and Space Forces

A new report from the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies argues that delivering “peace through strength” requires a $45 billion investment to modernize the Air Force and significantly grow the Space Force, reports Air & Space Forces Magazine. Authored by retired Lt. Gen. David Deptula and retired Col. Mark Gunzinger,

Pentagon shakeup could signal shift toward covert operations, less oversight, reports Defense One

Pentagon shakeup could signal shift toward covert operations, less oversight, reports Defense One

President Trump’s sweeping overhaul of Pentagon leadership, including the nomination of retired Lt. Gen. John Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, suggests a shift toward irregular warfare and covert operations with fewer legal constraints and less congressional oversight. Defense One reports the abrupt dismissal of Gen.

Pentagon contractor hires Trump-aligned lobbyists as Musk-led DOGE reshapes federal spending

Pentagon contractor hires Trump-aligned lobbyists as Musk-led DOGE reshapes federal spending

As flagged by the Project on Government Oversight, cybersecurity firm Zscaler has enlisted Trump-aligned lobbying firm Ballard Partners to help navigate the Pentagon and the Elon Musk-led DOGE, according to a recent lobbying disclosure. The move highlights how defense contractors are adjusting to DOGE’s efforts to cut federal spending,

Trump administration removes top military leaders in sweeping shake-up

Trump administration removes top military leaders in sweeping shake-up

The Trump administration has dismissed multiple senior military leaders, including Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James C. Slife, and the top uniformed legal officers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The removals, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday,

Pentagon to lay off 5,400 civilian workers as DOD implements hiring freeze

Pentagon to lay off 5,400 civilian workers as DOD implements hiring freeze

DOD will begin cutting 5,400 probationary civilian employees next week as part of a broader effort to reduce the department’s workforce by up to 8 percent, according to a Pentagon announcement Friday. The move comes alongside a temporary hiring freeze while officials reassess personnel needs. Darin Selnick, acting

Pentagon eyes new office to centralize tech acquisition

Pentagon eyes new office to centralize tech acquisition

The Pentagon is considering a major restructuring of its innovation offices to shift focus from research to fielding advanced weapon systems, according to a senior defense official as reported by Defense One. The proposed plan would merge parts of the Strategic Capabilities Office, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and the

Hegseth outlines DOD priorities at Pentagon town hall

Hegseth outlines DOD priorities at Pentagon town hall

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed his top priorities for the Defense Department during a Pentagon town hall, emphasizing warfighting readiness, military rebuilding, and deterrence. Hegseth underscored a return to the "warrior ethos," stating that DOD’s mission is to deter conflict and, if necessary, "completely destroy, demoralize,