Pentagon policy chief unable to secure Beijing visit amid US-China tensions
The diplomatic stalemate underscores the strategic complexities in U.S.-China relations, potentially delaying high-level engagements.
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Pentagon admits ammo shortage as US-Iran Hormuz talks intensify
The ammo shortage may accelerate diplomatic efforts, impacting global energy stability and potentially easing regional tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez5 Aug
Bitcoin gains focus as Pentagon rewrites nuclear strategy
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…
Pentagon pulls 25 years of weapons testing data from public access to block AI-powered espionage
The removal of weapons testing data limits transparency, complicating oversight and investment decisions amid growing U.S. defense spending.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team5 Aug
A Conversation with the Pentagon’s Chief Buyer, Under Secretary Michael P. Duffey
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
Pentagon warned of naval force shortage affecting Israel defense, raising geopolitical risk for markets
The naval force shortage could prompt increased defense spending and strategic shifts, impacting global markets and regional alliances.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team1 Aug
Pentagon requests $18B in emergency funding for missile stocks, and the macro ripple effects are hard to ignore
Increased defense spending could elevate bond yields, strengthen the dollar, and influence broader economic and crypto market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Jul
Pentagon requests $67B in emergency funding as missile stockpile crisis forces massive replenishment push
The emergency funding request highlights the strain on defense resources, potentially impacting military readiness and economic stability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Jul
Pentagon announces new casualty category amid renewed Iran conflict post-Operation epic fury
The Pentagon's new casualty category signals prolonged U.S.-Iran tensions, impacting geopolitical stability and market expectations.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez29 Jul
Pentagon plans commercial hyperscale AI data centers on military bases
The integration of commercial AI data centers on military bases could reshape defense strategies, data security, and public-private partnerships.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Jul
Pentagon reclassifies casualties from renewed Iran hostilities, reducing official death toll
Reclassification of casualties may obscure the true human cost of conflict, potentially affecting public perception and policy decisions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul
Pentagon suppliers warn US will lack magnet capacity by 2027
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 wins $7B Pentagon contract amid stock decline, raising questions about tech sector valuations
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 3 Iranian attacks on US forces in Jordan: NYT
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 US sign landmark drone cooperation deal, and defense tech tokens are watching closely
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
US government has spent $37.5B on Iran war so far, Hegseth tells Congress
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
Iran strike kills missing US soldier in Jordan, Pentagon confirms
Iranian strike kills a U.S. soldier in Jordan. Full airspace closure by August 31 at 43% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Jul
Pentagon faces urgent budget shortfall amid Iran conflict escalation
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, nearly 100 soldiers injured since July: Pentagon
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
Iran challenges US over Kharg Island as Pentagon withholds casualty details
Iran challenges U.S. forces over Kharg Island amid rising tensions. Control lost by July 31 at 2.2% YES.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez21 Jul