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The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for defense deputy secretary nominee Kathleen Hicks. Senators questioned Ms. Hicks on several topics, including modernizing…

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz delivered remarks on his branch’s mission and role in maritime security. He touched on several topics, including modernization efforts in the…

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion on a new report on the U.S. Army’s air and missile defense strategy. In this portion, a number of current and former…

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director Lieutenant General Robert Ashley spoke about the intelligence operations of his agency. He also addressed a range of national security issues including…

The Center for Strategic and International Studies held a discussion on U.S. Navy operations and combat readiness. Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller, commander of Naval Air Forces, and Lieutenant…

The secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force talked about current and future operations of their respective military branches. In addition, they addressed readiness and budget…

Public policy experts who served in previous administrations previewed President Trump’s first State of the Union address. Former CBS anchor and longtime “Face the Nation” host Bob…

Marine Corps Commandant General Robert Neller, Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and former defense officials talked about military readiness and the fiscal…

Panelists talked about national security and foreign policy during President Trump’s first year. Panelists included a former CIA undercover agent, two members of the House Intelligence…

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) talked about foreign policy with Nina Easton. Topics included U.S. military and diplomatic strategy toward North Korea, China, Iran, Iraq, Russia, and Afghanistan, and…

Defense and intelligence leaders talked about defense innovation. Speakers included Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair General Paul Selva, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work, and Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence…

Experts including those who served in the Obama and George W. Bush administrations talked about the importance of U.S.-led alliances such as NATO. Speakers included retired Admiral Gary Roughead,…

Admiral John Richardson, chief of naval operations, talked about climate change, naval readiness and maritime security. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience on…

Naval Air Forces Commander Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker discussed the future of naval aviation at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He talked about…

Michael Vickers talked about the role of intelligence in national security. He focused on major challenges and how U.S. intelligence operations operate. Former Defense Undersecretary…

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) talked with Kathleen Hicks about drone strikes. Representative Smith said that American drone strikes should have more oversight, and…