This week in The Bunker: the Pentagon’s fledgling U.S. Space Force issues its marching orders on how to plan for war in space; the Defense Department backs tiny nuclear reactors to power its U.S. bases; the Pentagon declares victory in its battle to eradicate efforts to embrace diversity; and more.
April 23, 2025 | Mark Thompson
This week in The Bunker: New Navy chief stunned over cost of new barracks compared to the luxury Hawaiian hotel his company built; White House’s mixed messages when it comes to retooling the Pentagon; land mines return; and more.
April 16, 2025 | Mark Thompson
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April 09, 2025 | Mark Thompson
This week in The Bunker: The U.S. push to swallow Greenland; the strange way the Air Force’s newest fighter became the F-47; the Signal snafu proves once again it’s not the initial stupidity that wreaks havoc but the fumbles that follow; and more.
April 02, 2025 | Mark Thompson
This week in The Bunker: There’s really only one way to make major cuts in the defense budget, but it’s hardly popular; U.S. allies are drifting away from the F-35 as the U.S. government drifts away from them; nuclear proliferation is on the rise, alas; and more.
March 26, 2025 | Mark Thompson
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