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After Ukraine invasion, is U.S. deterrence strategy already outdated?

Economic sanctions “clearly were not convincing to Russia in advance,” Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said. “It’s not clear anything would have been convincing to Russia in advance; I’m not going to try to get into the head of Vladimir Putin."

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Lockheed aeronautics chief Michele Evans has died

Evans has led Lockheed's largest business unit since 2018.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

‘Race matters’: Austin advocates tout his historic candidacy in the face of other concerns

Advocates of Lloyd Austin for defense secretary are asking lawmakers to think hard about another topic: the general’s race.

4 years ago

Biden: Here’s why I chose Lloyd Austin for defense secretary

The president-elect says Austin has the experience and character needed to lead the Pentagon.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Biden plans to announce defense secretary pick this week

Speculation for the top Pentagon job has focused on three names in recent weeks.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Biden facing growing pressure over secretary of defense pick

President-elect Joe Biden is facing escalating pressure from competing factions within his own party as he finalizes his choice for secretary of defense.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago