#military-schools

[ follow ]
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

UK's armed forces are in a sad state and they have only themselves to blame

George Robertson criticizes Keir Starmer for complacency in defense investment amid growing security threats.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
17 hours ago

How Should the U.S. Military Fight?

General McChrystal's directive for restraint in Afghanistan aimed to win local support and avoid civilian casualties, despite pushback from frontline troops.
SF politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
14 hours ago

The Navy is changing the way it does business and its still pretty pricey

The USS Boise has been inactivated to reallocate resources towards new submarine classes and improve fleet readiness.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Can you solve it? Are you smarter than a Navy admiral?

Tanya Khovanova's book features innovative puzzles and challenges in recreational mathematics.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Leaders Go to War, Their Psychology Goes With Them

Narcissistic leaders often emerge due to fragile egos, leading to decisions that prioritize self-preservation over the well-being of others.
#harvard
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Harvard leaders salute National Security Fellows - Harvard Gazette

Harvard maintains a strong connection with the military through shared values and the service of students and alumni over the years.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Harvard leaders salute National Security Fellows - Harvard Gazette

Harvard maintains a strong connection with the military through shared values and the service of students and alumni over the years.
#military-service
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Pete Hegseth Is Trying to Resegregate the Military

Service in wartime has historically helped marginalized groups secure rights, but current Pentagon actions suggest a reversal of this trend.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Navy SEAL Who Killed Osama Bin Laden Says Trump Needs to Stop Making Inappropriate' Truth Social Posts: Take a Deep Breath'

Robert O'Neill advises Trump to reconsider his social media posts regarding threats to Iran, emphasizing the importance of presidential decorum and Geneva Convention rules.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Buy This ETF Before the Military Budget Balloons More

The White House proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, significantly increasing Pentagon spending.
#us-military
fromTruthout
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops

US news
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops

Growing numbers of servicemembers oppose U.S. military actions under Trump, particularly the war on Iran, leading to increased calls for counseling services.
World news
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How a UK military college sought to distance itself from ban on Israelis

The UK government banned Israelis from a military college due to concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting internal reputation management discussions.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

A Wartime Budget Without an Innovation Strategy

Collaboration between the NSF and defense sectors is essential for national security and innovation, despite proposed budget cuts to NSF funding.
#army-leadership
fromAxios
1 week ago
Media industry

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

fromAxios
1 week ago
Media industry

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Are Leaders Made Or Born? This Navy SEAL Commander Says It's Neither.

The role of the leader is to create an environment that generates success, thriving and prosperity. We have to create that environment. We do that through modeling.
Careers
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
#military-leadership
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired General Randy George and other senior officers amid ongoing military conflict, reflecting a purge influenced by personal grievances.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

When I brought up the drones that Ukraine has used so effectively against Russian tanks, the company's chairman and CEO, Armin Papperger, was withering in his dismissal. 'This is how to play with Legos,' he told me.
Germany news
Business intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

McKinsey has expanded its leadership training program for top brass, which includes coaching by Navy SEALs

Corporate America faces stress from market uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and AI transformation, prompting McKinsey to enhance leadership training for senior partners.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It's no surprise | Margaret Sullivan

Hegseth's distinguishing characteristic on Fox was his fervent support for American service members who had been accused of war crimes, recalled Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Hegseth stated that current policies have essentially turned US military installations into gun-free zones, leaving those who live and work on the installations vulnerable. He emphasized that the war department's uniformed service members are trained at the highest standards and are entitled to exercise their God-given right to keep and bear arms.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Announces Wild Executive Order for Army-Navy Game

I have much more power in my second term I'm going to sign an executive order to ensure that the second Saturday in December, is preserved exclusively nobody is playing football, not Ohio State against Notre Dame, not LSU against Alabama.
US Elections
#military-education
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Lecture I Couldn't Give

The Air War College canceled a guest lecture due to a revised academic schedule, raising concerns about ideological exclusions in military education.
#military-ai
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US Army leaders say soldiers are drowning in so much battlefield data that AI is needed to make sense of it all

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US Army leaders say soldiers are drowning in so much battlefield data that AI is needed to make sense of it all

#pentagon
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Pete Hegseth called for violent action against enemies during a Pentagon prayer service, emphasizing a shift in the military chaplain corps towards evangelical influence.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Pete Hegseth called for violent action against enemies during a Pentagon prayer service, emphasizing a shift in the military chaplain corps towards evangelical influence.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Trans service people vindicated by latest research

Research analyzing 58 empirical studies found no evidence supporting claims that transgender military service increases costs, harms unit cohesion, or reduces readiness.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Trump Spox Asked About Massive Military Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

A massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom, with upgrades to facilities ongoing.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
#military-deployment
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes

The Pentagon is deploying 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes

The Pentagon is deploying 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Great Tactics Mean Nothing if You Have No Strategy - emptywheel

The conduct of War is, therefore, the formation and conduct of the fighting. If this fighting was a single act, there would be no necessity for any further subdivision, but the fight is composed of a greater or less number of single acts, complete in themselves, which we call combats, as we have shown in the first chapter of the first book, and which form new units.
US politics
#defense-spending
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago
US politics

America's "Exquisite Class" Weapons Shortage

President Trump met with major U.S. defense contractors to quadruple production of advanced weaponry while simultaneously pursuing military interventions in Venezuela and Iran instead of diplomatic solutions.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

An Iraq veteran voted for peace. Her teen starts basic training at wartime.

A combat veteran mother struggles with her son's military enlistment as the U.S. initiates conflict with Iran, forcing her to confront her own trauma and conflicting political beliefs.
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the military is obsessed with the myth of the 'infinite magazine'

Laser weapons' 'infinite magazine' advantage is misleading because dwell time—the seconds required to disable each target—creates a finite engagement capacity that limits effective fire rate.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Touts US Can Fight Wars Forever' Thanks to Virtually Unlimited' Weapons Supply

The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better. He added that the US has a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons, insisting, Wars can be fought forever,' and very successfully, using just these supplies.
US Elections
#trump-administration
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump names Erika Kirk to key advisory board of US Air Force Academy

Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk, widow of murdered activist Charlie Kirk, to the US Air Force Academy's board of visitors, succeeding her husband's previous position on the panel.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump names Erika Kirk to key advisory board of US Air Force Academy

Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk, widow of murdered activist Charlie Kirk, to the US Air Force Academy's board of visitors, succeeding her husband's previous position on the panel.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Is It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?

The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Private sector, former military leaders urge Congress intervene in Pentagon-Anthropic dispute

A coalition of 35 professionals urged Congress to investigate the Pentagon's conflict with Anthropic over AI safety guardrails, blacklisting, and concerns about autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The U.S. States That Supplied the Most Service Members in WWII

States contributed varying numbers of troops to WWII based on regional military traditions and economic circumstances, with some states sending disproportionately high numbers relative to their populations.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top Marine says troops need to be able to lock in jobs before they leave the Corps

Start hiring Marines up to a year before separation to prevent vulnerable gaps and support mental health during civilian transition.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Pentagon chief blocks officers from Ivy League schools and other top universities, including partners on AI and space | Fortune

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eliminated military officer professional education programs at Ivy League and elite universities, replacing them with alternative institutions aligned with his strategic vision.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

British Army invests in degree course for drone specialists

The UK launches a three-year NMITE drone technology degree to train a small cohort of 15 civilian students and up to five soldiers annually for military drone roles.
#pentagon-policy
Higher education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Citing 'wokeness,' Pentagon cancels military fellowships at New England schools like MIT and Tufts

The Pentagon is ending military fellowship programs at 13 elite universities, citing concerns about leftist ideology and anti-American sentiment, while redirecting partnerships to state schools emphasizing intellectual freedom.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

It's not just Harvard. The Pentagon is barring troops from attending more Ivy League schools and other top universities.

Higher education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Citing 'wokeness,' Pentagon cancels military fellowships at New England schools like MIT and Tufts

The Pentagon is ending military fellowship programs at 13 elite universities, citing concerns about leftist ideology and anti-American sentiment, while redirecting partnerships to state schools emphasizing intellectual freedom.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US politics

It's not just Harvard. The Pentagon is barring troops from attending more Ivy League schools and other top universities.

from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting

The Pentagon is negotiating to maintain its century-long relationship with Scouting America after Defense Secretary Hegseth initially sought to sever ties over concerns about masculine virtues and gender inclusivity policies.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Many future military officers come from Scouting. A Pentagon split could put those ties at risk.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is reportedly considering severing ties with Scouting America, which could mean a consequential break with an organization that has long been closely associated with military service and leadership development. Public data from two prominentmilitary schools, West Point and the Naval Academy, shows that Scouting is common among future officers - more than one in ten cadets and about 10% of midshipmen in recent years have a Scouting background.
US politics
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A US Army general says new command tech lets him ditch the 'hourlong staff meeting'

Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) integrates battlefield sensors, weapons, and staff systems to speed commanders' decisions and eliminate lengthy staff briefings.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Why Navy SEAL Weapons Training Breaks All the Rules

At a glance, Navy SEALs don't appear to use radically different weapons than conventional infantry units. The difference is not the rifle or the optic, but how those weapons are trained and judged under pressure. SEAL missions rarely allow clean sight pictures or predictable engagements, and their training reflects that reality. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how Navy SEAL weapons training differs from conventional infantry.
US news
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Commander-in-Tired

Though the 83-year-old (who will turn 84 in two weeks) is rarely spotted in the Capitol these days, his vocal opposition to President Donald Trump on a myriad of issues is louder and more present than ever when deemed useful for the motivated liberal press. For instance, McConnell was quoted far and wide last month after he criticized Trump's desire to acquire Greenland, a move the Kentuckian suggested would "incinerate" the threadbare alliance that remains between the United States and NATO.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies

The US will prioritize homeland defense and counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific while expecting allies to assume greater defense responsibilities with reduced US support.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Hegseth's Firing Campaign Reaches Down Into the Ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth intervened to remove Colonel Dave Butler, exerting direct influence over mid-level Army personnel and officer career outcomes.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Whatever This Is, It Is Not Strategy

But logistical consistency, like coherence and gravitas, does not characterize the new NDS. It is a document that supposedly nests within the National Security Strategy, explaining at greater length the implications of overall policy for the armed forces. The 2026 version does not do that. Rather, it restates some of the basic priorities of the Trump administration but for the most part confines itself to flattery of the president, insults, and bombast.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Duffy: Those who execute military orders carry all the risk

Unresolved legality forces junior service members to make risky legal and moral decisions without institutional support, while decision-makers avoid consequences.
[ Load more ]