Chris Martin
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Chris Martin is the managing editor for Defense News. His interests include Sino-U.S. affairs, cybersecurity, foreign policy and his yorkie Willow.
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A graphical comparison of Russian, Ukrainian forces a year into war
Data from a recent military report offers a comparison between the military forces of the two countries.
What will the Trump administration's Army look like? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.14.25
Army Sec. Daniel Driscoll discusses the Army Transformation Initiative and details how the largest branch will navigate the defense industry in years to come.
Driscoll says the Army has ‘been a bad customer’ in the defense purchasing process
The Army Secretary discusses how the Army is investing in industry to forge the systems of tomorrow’s battles.
Why the Army is cutting light tanks and other high-price-tag programs
Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll addresses the slashing of costly programs and the guiding principle the service will follow for new acquisitions.
How the new administration is transforming the U.S. Army
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll discusses how soldiers are evolving across different domains to conquer the battlefields of the future.
York’s experimental communications satellite ready for launch
The spacecraft, dubbed Dragoon, will fly on SpaceX’s Transporter 14 rideshare mission, which is slated to launch June 20.
Marines show off body armor with lighter vest, plates and more sizes
Marine body armor engineers share a glimpse of their new protective gear that features lighter weights, lighter plates and more size options.
House proposes manufacturing network to boost wartime arms production
The Commercial Reserve Manufacturing Network would include dual-use manufacturing firms qualified to produce military systems when called upon.
Space Force’s first next-gen missile warning launch pushed to 2026
GAO has long warned the program’s first launch would be delayed at least a year. Those projections could prove true, but perhaps for more nuanced reasons.
Sierra Space launches defense-focused business
Over the last two years, Sierra Space has been awarded $1.5 billion in defense contracts for satellites and components.
