Bryant Harris

Bryant Harris is the Congress reporter for Defense News. He has covered U.S. foreign policy, national security, international affairs and politics in Washington since 2014. He has also written for Foreign Policy, Al-Monitor, Al Jazeera English and IPS News.

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White House takes aim at shipbuilding, other measures in defense bill

The White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.

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Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

5 months ago

Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites

The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites.

Undersecretary for international cooperation needed, DOD advisers say

The new undersecretary of defense would lead requirements development and integration efforts among the U.S. and its allies.

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How are military maps made? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.20.24

Everyone from troops in the field to intelligence groups at home benefit from a little-seen agency - learn how it operates. Plus: the Ike returns home.

What is financial literacy, and why is it important? — Money Minute

Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back to explain what financial literacy is, and how it can improve your overall wellbeing.

Meet the little-seen agency creating detailed pictures of precise locations for troops

The Army Geospatial Center is at the foundation of incredibly detailed pictures of locations all over the globe - get a look at how they do their work.

A Marine veteran gets the nod for Trump’s VP pick; the future of robotics in the military

For the first time since John McCain, a vet ascends to a presidential ticket, and a retired general says one-third of the military will soon be robotic.

Aircraft carrier Ike returns home after hundreds of days at sea

Following a long deployment in the thick of the fight against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Dwight D. Eisenhower gets a much needed break.

Pentagon to expand industry pool for CJADC2 experimentation

The Pentagon held its first GIDE industry day on Tuesday, an effort to solidify a process for companies to integrate C2 tools into future experiments.

Why do general officers fall into crime? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.13.24

A professor examines how some of America’s top military leaders end up on a path of corruption. Plus: Warrior Games athlete on how adaptive sports saved him.

How are military maps made? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.20.24

What is financial literacy, and why is it important? — Money Minute

Meet the little-seen agency creating detailed pictures of precise locations for troops

A Marine veteran gets the nod for Trump’s VP pick; the future of robotics in the military

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White House takes aim at shipbuilding, other measures in defense bill

The White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.

Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites

The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites.

Undersecretary for international cooperation needed, DOD advisers say

The new undersecretary of defense would lead requirements development and integration efforts among the U.S. and its allies.

Editorial Contacts

Here's how to reach the editorial staff of Military Times and Defense News.

How are military maps made? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.20.24

Everyone from troops in the field to intelligence groups at home benefit from a little-seen agency - learn how it operates. Plus: the Ike returns home.

What is financial literacy, and why is it important? — Money Minute

Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is back to explain what financial literacy is, and how it can improve your overall wellbeing.

Meet the little-seen agency creating detailed pictures of precise locations for troops

The Army Geospatial Center is at the foundation of incredibly detailed pictures of locations all over the globe - get a look at how they do their work.

A Marine veteran gets the nod for Trump’s VP pick; the future of robotics in the military

For the first time since John McCain, a vet ascends to a presidential ticket, and a retired general says one-third of the military will soon be robotic.

Aircraft carrier Ike returns home after hundreds of days at sea

Following a long deployment in the thick of the fight against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the Dwight D. Eisenhower gets a much needed break.

Pentagon to expand industry pool for CJADC2 experimentation

The Pentagon held its first GIDE industry day on Tuesday, an effort to solidify a process for companies to integrate C2 tools into future experiments.

Why do general officers fall into crime? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 7.13.24

A professor examines how some of America’s top military leaders end up on a path of corruption. Plus: Warrior Games athlete on how adaptive sports saved him.

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