Policy
A long-sought European defense ‘awakening’ has arrived, EUCOM commander says
“This is a different Europe from what we complained about for years,” Gen. Cavoli says.
Threats
Europe, US gird for Russian hybrid warfare attacks
The key to curbing shadow wars is better intelligence sharing, experts and officials say. But that itself is under threat.
Threats
Russia may be learning dangerous lessons from its space mischief, DIA says
The head of the Defense Intelligence Agency says Moscow must be shown repercussions.
Policy
In picking Vance, Trump takes another step away from Ukraine
Donald Trump’s first running mate tried to steer him toward defending European democracy. His new one won’t.
Policy
US ‘winding down’ Gaza pier operations
Now, the issue is “getting aid around Gaza effectively,” national security advisor says.
Policy
US agrees to build icebreakers with Canada, Finland
White House hopes Ice Pact will boost shipbuilding in democratic countries while it addresses Arctic challenges.
Policy
NATO leaders pledge ‘well-lit bridge’ to Ukraine membership
Kyiv's path to becoming an ally isn’t yet clear. But there is movement.
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Science & Tech
DARPA wants to use AI to find new rare minerals
With spectral analysis, it’s possible to “tell the difference [between] cocaine that came from one cartel’s area of Colombia versus another.”
Threats
African governments express rising alarm about Russian disinformation
It has helped drive instability that “is at the cusp of affecting coastal West Africa,” AFRICOM chief says.
Threats
China is seeking ways to disrupt daily American life should a conflict erupt, Pentagon’s IT leader says
The DISA director also wants more transparency from the IT companies it hires.
Science & Tech
Attacks against defense industrial base increasing, NSA chief warns
The Pentagon is pushing ahead with zero-trust plans to automate defenses against future threats.
Defense Systems
A key Pentagon data-analysis tool is getting ease-of-use upgrades
The Advana platform is being rebuilt to handle data differently.
Science & Tech
How AI is turning satellite imagery into a window on the future
What can a picture from space tell you? “You're likely to have a drought here that might lead to civil unrest.”
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Science & Tech
New sat images show Russian vessels fleeing Black Sea ports
Ukrainian drone attacks have also prompted Russian patrols and harbor defenses, according to BlackSky images.
Threats
China’s overseas bases aren’t a big threat, yet: RAND
But Beijing is looking to add to its footprint, from Asia to Africa to the Mideast.
Science & Tech
Missile threats are proliferating. Here’s how the Pentagon is trying to keep up
A booster tweak might improve an anti-ICBM weapon while a next-gen missile-spotting constellation comes online.
Science & Tech
As space gets more crowded, Pentagon looks to AI to spot weapons
A new DARPA contract aims to identify satellites behaving strangely.
Threats
How Russia-, China-linked actors use OpenAI for disinformation
American AI tools are boosting disinformation around the world. That has the makers of those tools concerned.
Science & Tech
China’s effort to take over Taiwan without firing a shot
How influence operations, cyber-weapon hoarding, and intimidation factor into China’s Taiwan play.
Science & Tech
DARPA picks two firms to design a fast, runway-less airplane
Bell, Aurora reveal their X-Plane concepts.
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