Patrick Tucker

New ONR chief Riley did defense-reform work at McKinsey, former officials say.

The guest list for the Pentagon’s new policy roll-out reveals the rapidly changing face of defense tech.

A draft memo is circulating ahead of SecDef Hegseth’s Friday speech.

A new RUSI report describes the broad use of air and ground robotic systems—and what they mean for NATO.

Space Force signs selects Vantor to watch for naughty satellites, space threats.

They see it as key to keeping their societies safe.

The NATO meeting this week highlighted tensions within the alliance—and a recognition that such tensions are exactly what Putin wants.

High-intensity conflict will require better connected, more defendable field hospitals for longer term care.

More sensors, more maneuverable, less expensive: How the Ukraine war is shaping the future of drone air defense.

Alliance nations are working to do more together to counter increasing Russian air threats—and downplaying the possibility of a U.S. force reduction in Europe.