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(Original Caption) 9/5/1963-Washington, DC- Flying over the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the impressive site of the world's largest office building crops into view. The Pentagon, which covers 34 acres of land including a 5-acre pentagonal center court, houses personnel of the U.S. Department of Defense, which includes the Departments of Army, Navy and Air Force. This bird's eye view also shows part of the 67-acre parking space area.

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DEEP DIVE — The Pentagon is waging war against its own acquisition bureaucracy. In a sweeping speech on Friday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth [...] More

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Is the U.S. Military Ready for Tomorrow's Wars?
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Is the U.S. Military Ready for Tomorrow's Wars?

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — One of the most profound impacts of the war in Ukraine has less to do with the frontlines and diplomatic negotiations, and more [...] More

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Does the US Defense Establishment Need a ‘Paradigm Shift’?
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Does the US Defense Establishment Need a ‘Paradigm Shift’?

EXPERT INTERVIEW — The U.S. starts the new year with a daunting set of challenges in the national security space – from global conflicts to terrorism [...] More

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The US Risks Losing the Competition for ‘Innovation Power’

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And One More Thing: Further Thoughts on How the IC Can do Better

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