Flexing new authorities to dramatically increase its loan commitments, the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has made a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works (PDW) […]
Avionics International•Calvin Biesecker6 Aug
The diplomatic stalemate underscores the strategic complexities in U.S.-China relations, potentially delaying high-level engagements.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez6 Aug
The ammo shortage may accelerate diplomatic efforts, impacting global energy stability and potentially easing regional tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez5 Aug
Bitcoin has entered the national-security debate again as the Pentagon drafts a nuclear strategy centered on potential regional conflicts with China or Russia. Pentagon drafts new nuclear strategy Defense Department policy chief Elbridge Colby is drafting a classified nuclear framework…
The removal of weapons testing data limits transparency, complicating oversight and investment decisions amid growing U.S. defense spending.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team5 Aug
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey joins Jonathan to discuss the Pentagon’s ongoing acquisition transformation. Their conversation spans the recent munitions agreements, industry investments, the shift to portfolio acquisition executives, allied coproduction, and more.Image: Cpl. Sarah Grawcock via DVIDS.
War on the Rocks•Jonathan Panter4 Aug
The naval force shortage could prompt increased defense spending and strategic shifts, impacting global markets and regional alliances.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team1 Aug
Increased defense spending could elevate bond yields, strengthen the dollar, and influence broader economic and crypto market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Jul
The emergency funding request highlights the strain on defense resources, potentially impacting military readiness and economic stability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Jul
The Pentagon's new casualty category signals prolonged U.S.-Iran tensions, impacting geopolitical stability and market expectations.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez29 Jul
The integration of commercial AI data centers on military bases could reshape defense strategies, data security, and public-private partnerships.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Jul
Reclassification of casualties may obscure the true human cost of conflict, potentially affecting public perception and policy decisions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul
US rare earth magnet supply sits at 300 metric tons against 48,000 metric ton demand, with a hard DFARS compliance deadline arriving January
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul
Oracle secured a $6.99 billion Pentagon contract consolidating defense software licenses, yet shares kept falling from June highs near $248 to
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Jul
Pentagon concealed three Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan. Military action against a Gulf state on July 30 at 43% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez25 Jul
Ukraine and the US signed a historic drone cooperation deal allowing combat drone exports for Pentagon testing, with potential implications for
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team23 Jul
Defense Secretary Hegseth tells Congress the Iran war has cost $37.5B so far, with the Pentagon requesting up to $80B more in supplemental
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Jul
Iranian strike kills a U.S. soldier in Jordan. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 43% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Jul
The Pentagon faces a budget shortfall from Iran conflict costs, with some funding running out within weeks as Congress debates emergency
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Jul
US strikes Iranian targets, escalating tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic normal by August 31 at 13.5% YES; US invasion of Iran before 2027 at 25.5% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez21 Jul