βThe treaty was a huge net benefit for U.S. national security.β - @kingstonareif.bsky.social of RAND, quoted in this @demarest-colin.bsky.social newsletter about the end of New START www.axios.com/newsletters/...
βThe treaty was a huge net benefit for U.S. national security.β - @kingstonareif.bsky.social of RAND, quoted in this @demarest-colin.bsky.social newsletter about the end of New START www.axios.com/newsletters/...
π€―How Trump's 28-point plan for Ukraine shocked the world. David Lawler @marcacaputo.bsky.social @demarest-colin.bsky.social and me write for @axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/11/24/t...
My best work to date.
Good shot of @demarest-colin.bsky.social today at the Second Front #offset25 Symposium.
Looks like US troops are testing Raytheon's Coyote interceptor at the Al-Tanf Garrison in Syria, according to new photos published to DVIDS www.dvidshub.net/image/898290...
(cc @demarest-colin.bsky.social)
Senior Mario Reporter, checking in, with updates on tariffs for the Mushroom Kingdom:
The latest JINSA data on US strikes against the Houthis appeared in this morningβs @axios.com future of defense newsletter: The US launched at least 612% more strikes in March than during all operations targeting the Houthis since November. @demarest-colin.bsky.social www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Some thoughts on last night's tragedy over the Potomac. www.axios.com/2025/01/30/p...
A stacked Future of Defense this week...
π¨ Directionless energy, aka a Navy "embarrassed"
π―π΅ An exclusive look at V-BAT deliveries to Japan
πͺ Talking next-gen networks with Gabe Camarillo
πͺ And a chat with General Catalyst's Paul Kwan
www.axios.com/newsletters/...
#LaserWars with a nice shoutout in @demarest-colin.bsky.social's @axios.com Future of Defense newsletter this AM! www.axios.com/2025/01/22/n...
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Joe Lonsdale, 8VC's managing partner, told me that Overland AI is postured to become "the next great defense prime."
The millions will be used to hire more people, sharpen software development and wade into hardware.
www.axios.com/2025/01/13/o...
The Return of Havana Syndrome. www.theatlantic.com/internationa... A new intelligence report raises questions about a possible mystery weapon. My latest.
One of the most devastating types of cyberattack companies face today has been around for decades β and its perpetrators have hardly had to innovate to stay profitable.
Mexico's president clapped back at Trump and said parts of the U.S. should be called "AmΓ©rica Mexicana," in response to Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
@demarest-colin.bsky.social proving once again, the traditional metal bending defense contractors (NGC, Thales) etc are email people, and the AI/software crowd (Anduril, Palantir, etc) are Slack-first people.
Iran 2025: Nuclear crisis awaits Trump. My story on @axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/01/06/t...
BREAKING: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigned from his position as the leader of the Liberal Party.
"I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide, competitive process."
NEW: Trump announced that he is appointing Morgan Ortagus as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace.
She criticized Trump's "isolationist" foreign policy and his personal behavior several years ago.
The S&P 500's three biggest winners this year (and they won very, very big) had one thing in common:
AI.
www.axios.com/2024/12/31/s...
Fearing political retribution and strained by new business challenges, media companies that once covered Trump with skepticism β and in many cases, disdain β are reconsidering their approach.
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There are 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria β not 900, as has been repeated.
They were there before the fall of the Assad regime. But a Pentagon spokesperson got the updated numbers βtoday.β
(With @barakravid.bsky.social) www.axios.com/2024/12/19/u...
The reports of drones have sparked an Orson-Welles-reminiscent hysteria on social media, and the theories have been both far-ranging and, in some cases, far-fetched.
Some claim they are aliens β and another sect of theories contends the sightings could be angels.
Surveillance tools and counter-drone weaponry used outside of the U.S. β at military bases abroad, or on Ukraine's front lines β are different from what's in use here.
www.axios.com/2024/12/17/d...
πΊπΈπΈπ¦Scoop: Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff meets Saudi Crown Prince MBS. My story on @axios.com
www.axios.com/2024/12/13/t...
You laugh now, but I predict massive cost overruns for the Arctic Special Field Artillery Semi Functional All Season Developmental Final All-terrain Specialized Fancy Drivable Fort
GM has tough homework to finish in its core business before it can go outside to play robo-taxi operator. The bet it made during ZIRP era is one it can no longer afford amid demand concerns for cars and an EV strategy to execute. More from my report in @axios.com here www.axios.com/2024/12/11/g...