Davis Winkie

Davis Winkie is a defense reporter for USA TODAY, covering national security and defense issues. He has been with the newspaper since 2015 and has written extensively on topics such as military modernization, cybersecurity, and defense policy. Winkie has a master's degree in international relations from the University of Denver and has reported from various locations around the world, including Washington, D.C., and the Middle East. He is a frequent commentator on defense issues and has appeared on various news programs, including CNN and MSNBC. Winkie is also a veteran of the US Army, having served as a lieutenant in the Army Reserve. He is based in Washington, D.C.