Today’s PDB – With the multitude of national security and intelligence topics that American Defense News (ADN) cannot adequately cover every day – we are providing our readers a PDB – not the President’s Daily Brief, but almost as good – Paul’s Daily Briefing.
This is a summary and quick listing of some of the day’s top national security news stories and reports, not covered by ADN, chosen by ADN Managing Editor – Paul Crespo.
In the spirit of open discussion, and debate, some of these reports will be counterpoints to or have different takes from, ADN views, analysis, or editorial lines. All are topics critical to understanding the major national security issues and threats facing the United States today.
Stay informed with Paul’s Daily Brief.
HERE ARE TODAY’S PDB HIGHLIGHTS:
US Military Power
This Pilot Flew F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters. What Does He Think of the F-35?
Homeland Security
Capitol Riot Task Force Urges More Police, Retractable Fencing for Security
Five Ways to Prepare Now for the Next Pandemic
National Security
Russia Threat
Biden Must Do More to Deter Russian Aggression and Uphold Global Norms
Space
Space Force has an operational weapon, and there’s no going back
Iran Threat
U.S. Navy joins, Oman, France, Britain in mine countermeasures exercises
Attack on Israeli Vessel Was Iranian Retaliation for Secret Operation, Says Official
Venezuela
US offers residency to Venezuelans and will review sanctions
Intelligence and Unconventional Warfare
Splitting NSA, CyberCom Now Could Reduce Military Access to Intelligence, Milley Says
Whispers From Wargames About The Gray Zone
Paul Crespo
Paul Crespo is the Managing Editor of American Defense News. A defense and national security expert, he served as a Marine Corps officer and as a military attaché with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) at US embassies worldwide. Paul holds degrees from Georgetown, London, and Cambridge Universities. He is also CEO of SPECTRE Global Risk, a security advisory firm, and President of the Center for American Defense Studies, a national security think tank.
