Intercepts

Defense News offers the commentaries and opinions from military and industry decision-makers that frame the global debate about defense policy, programs and strategy.


  • Editorial: The Right Cooperation Message
    Editorial: The Right Cooperation Message

    The United States and many of its allies face the same problem: Costs are growing faster than budgets.

  • Editorial: Integrate US-Japan Forces
    Editorial: Integrate US-Japan Forces

    Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to the United States last week was a success. He made Japan’s case on security, trade and diplomacy, becoming the first Japanese leader ever to address a joint session of Congress. And in English, no less.

  • Editorial: Of Budgets and Odd Alliances
    Editorial: Of Budgets and Odd Alliances

    The unusual coalition of conservative Republican deficit hawks and liberal Democrats united to cut Pentagon spending is worrying defense supporters.

  • Editorial: Carter Charts New Cyber Path
    Editorial: Carter Charts New Cyber Path

    US Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s new cyber strategy and push to harness the power of Silicon Valley are key and welcome steps to improving the cyber security of the United States and its allies.

  • Editorial: India Still Needs Bigger Rafale Deal
    Editorial: India Still Needs Bigger Rafale Deal

    The decision by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order 36 off-the-shelf Rafale jets was an overdue and welcome move to upgrade New Delhi’s military capabilities.

  • Editorial: Manned Aircraft Remain Vital
    Editorial: Manned Aircraft Remain Vital

    For decades, senior military leaders and analysts have predicted the demise of manned aircraft.

  • Former NSA Chief: Follow SOCOM Model for Cyber
    Former NSA Chief: Follow SOCOM Model for Cyber

    To the list of folks skeptical about the military’s cyber corps becoming its own service branch, add former NSA and US Cyber Command chief Keith Alexander.

  • Editorial: Defense Reform Long Overdue
    Editorial: Defense Reform Long Overdue

    Defense acquisition reform has been an Obama administration priority, but its latest attempt may prove the most lasting.

  • Editorial: Invest in Nuclear Capability
    Editorial: Invest in Nuclear Capability

    Over the past few years, Russia has increasingly been spouting nuclear rhetoric to scare America and Europe into getting its way. Vladimir Putin recently said he considered mobilizing his nuclear forces as he seized Ukrainian territory.

  • Editorial: OCO Boost Is a Bad Idea
    Editorial: OCO Boost Is a Bad Idea

    Politicians pride themselves on finding clever solutions to tough problems.