Defense One delivers news, breaking analysis, and ideas on the topics and trends that are defining the future of U.S. defense and national security.

Founded in 2013, Defense One gives national security professionals, stakeholders and citizens what they need to know, from senior leaders in Washington to commanders abroad and next-generation thinkers far from the political scrum. Our staff provide analysis of the hottest news events of the day and in-depth stories shining a critical light on the national security landscape. We publish innovative, fearless commentary from old hands and new voices in the national-security community.