Policy
Lawmakers aim to force the Army to detail its transformation plans
“Parochial interests” may have motivated lawmakers to tighten the reins, one official said.
Policy
GOP lawmakers axe provision to limit the use of JAGs in civilian roles
The Trump administration has shifted dozens of military lawyers to temporary jobs as immigration judges, special attorneys.
Threats
Putin allies wishcast nuclear war, America in crisis, and real-estate deals
On Wednesday, they met at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as smoke from Ukrainian drone attacks rose across the city.
Policy
Lawmakers demand answers about $620M Pentagon loan to firm tied to Trump Jr.
In a letter, a group of Democratic Congress members wrote that ProPublica’s reporting on the deal “reveals a staggering level of corruption and influence.”
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Trump strips civil-service protections from thousands of feds
Defense, State, DHS positions among those converted to at-will jobs.
Policy
Trump's choice of acting intel chief threatens fragile surveillance-powers deal
If William Pulte's appointment is not rescinded, Senate Democrats say, it could sink an extension of FISA Section 702.
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Policy
New bill aims to regulate military uses of AI
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also wants to establish a clear chain of human accountability for AI on the battlefield.
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Policy
Trump signs business-friendlier version of AI executive order
The order asks for just a month of pre-publication access to advanced models, not the 90 days of an earlier draft.
Breaking News
Policy
Trump appoints housing official to be acting director of national intelligence
William Pulte, who lacks experience in intelligence, will retain his current post, where he has launched investigations into the president’s political foes.
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Science & Tech
Desert e-bike race ‘the perfect’ place to test military-vehicle AI
GDIT, AWS to outfit Baja 1000 race team with predictive-logistics gear.
Science & Tech
Thanks largely to robots, Ukraine is now talking about winning, not just surviving
Uncrewed and autonomous systems—and the willingness to adapt to them—have neutered Russian advantages.
Policy
Ready, fire, aim: Pentagon cut workforce with little analysis before or since
Defense officials concurred with GAO that lessons should be drawn—but gave no indication they will be.
Science & Tech
The Navy wants next-generation munitions, so it’s spending millions on innovation hubs
The service is teaming up with industrial park-builder ACMI to create an energetics facility in Maryland.
Science & Tech
Q&A with SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Frank Donovan
"I don't really care about platforms. I care about autonomous warfare," says the former leader of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group.
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Policy
Cyber Force? Senator pushes to create service branch under the Army
Ideas for a cyber service have been floated before. Some experts argue now is the right time.
Defense Systems
Software patches from Army hackathon going straight to troops in CENTCOM
Project Jailbreak is helping to get contractors open up their systems to each other.
Threats
Data brokers are helping enemies target US troops. The Pentagon must step up, lawmakers say
Commercial location data has been used to "target or surveil U.S. personnel in theater,” CENTCOM says.
Defense Systems
Army’s data-merging cell needs a few years to untangle the mess
The pilot program runs through September, after which the Army will need to officially fund and staff it to keep it going.
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Policy
Iran war needs an inspector general, senator notes
The law says an IG must be appointed when an “overseas contingency operation” surpasses 60 days.
Defense Systems
The Navy used drones to sink a retired warship
Lessons from the SINKEX are shaping the service’s plans to buy and fight.
Science & Tech
How the Pentagon plans to spend $50 billion on drone warfare
As new drone startups proliferate, Pentagon and military leaders outline their priorities for building “drone dominance."
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