Vivienne Machi
Vivienne Machi is a reporter based in Stuttgart, Germany, contributing to Defense News' European coverage. She previously reported for National Defense Magazine, Defense Daily, Via Satellite, Foreign Policy and the Dayton Daily News. She was named the Defence Media Awards' best young defense journalist in 2020.
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US official says it could take months for allies to give Ukraine F-16s
State Department are already doing the paperwork to enable pilot training and approve future third-party transfers.
Soldiers need better way to evacuate casualties, enlisted leaders say
A panel of command sergeants major said medical evacuation and its associated tasks require modernization for future large-scale combat.
Is it time for the Army to stop defending Air Force air bases?
An Air Force officer argues the Air Force can no longer rely on the Army for base protection.
AUSA 2025 Show Coverage
Defense News, the official and exclusive media partner of AUSA Annual, is reporting on the top stories directly from the show floor.
Where to stash combat gear in the Indo-Pacific? The Army wants to know
The service is overhauling its prepositioned stock network with an eye on utility and cost.
Driscoll goes scorched earth on Army buying inertia
The Army secretary announced major coming changes to purchasing, parts repairs and technological adoption in a heated address at AUSA's annual meeting.
Inside the US Army’s new modernization mega-command
The service has folded two four-star commands into one, as leaders hope for an Austin-style innovation jolt.
Boeing and Leonardo join forces to modernize Army aviator training
Boeing and Leonardo are partnering to offer a modernized U.S. Army pilot training solution with the AW119T helicopter under the Flight School Next program.
More Credit, Less Stress? When to Ask for a Limit Increase — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain how asking for a credit limit increase can help your financial future.
Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown
President Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that troops are paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown.
