Meghann Myers
Pentagon bureau chief
Meghann Myers is the Pentagon bureau chief at Military Times. She covers operations, policy, personnel, leadership and other issues affecting service members.
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Fatal drone attack similar to recent incidents in Iraq and Syria
Three U.S troops were killed and at least another 40 were wounded in Sunday's attack on the Tower 22 base.
Navy looks to expand tech, autonomy for future fleet | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.5.26
The commander of the Naval Research Laboratory outlines goals for the fleet at Sea-Air-Space 2026. Plus, global defense spending updates for the year.
Global defense spending hits a new record… again | Defense Dollars
A tally of international defense spending shows continued budget increases around the globe. Plus, the Air Forces orders up more advanced fighters.
Autonomy to rule the seas? Retired admiral provides analysis
The Center for Maritime Strategy’s Jamie Foggo sits down with Defense News’ J.D. Simkins to talk about the increasing role of unmanned platforms in the Navy.
How to Stay Ahead of AI Scammers — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how you can avoid sophisticated AI scammers
Navy in space? Naval Research Laboratory commander outlines new tech goals
Capt. Randy Cruz from the Naval Research Laboratory gives an update on areas his office is looking to develop tech - including in space.
Dutch startup Intelic sets up drone marketplace for European militaries
BASE will allow defense ministries to explore systems that are ready to be used in a coalition framework, with interoperability guaranteed, says the firm.
Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
The Iran war has confirmed how central drones are to modern warfare and handed Zelenskiy a diplomatic trump card, analysts say.
Why aircraft carriers are the best (and worst) place for laser weapons
High-energy laser weapons are a natural fit for large, power-rich aircraft carriers — with limits.
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system
The Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles.
