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Adobe JELA Streamlines DoD Software Acquisition, Enables Digital Modernization

The DoD faces an immense task with delivering functional, scalable, sustainable and secure digital experiences to millions across the world.

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Largest US intelligence agencies press employees to resign

Trump-administration "deferred resignation" offers have been issued to the workforces of the CIA, NSA, NGA, DIA, and the overseeing ODNI.

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Bringing AI to life with modern microprocessors

Artificial Intelligence is rising to prominence in support of a range of government workflows, from constituent engagements to back-office processes.

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Ethics concerns surround Musk's dual role as defense CEO, federal employee

The SpaceX leader's DOGE work may violate criminal conflict-of-interest statutes, one ethics expert said.

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Marines aim to buy more carrier-based F-35s, fewer VTOLs

Corps’ new aviation plan also expands squadrons—but not UAV-buying plans.

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Defense One Radio, Ep. 172: The Air Force's force-design leader

Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel discusses his how his service's modernization strategy will shape the future of air combat in an increasingly complex security landscape.

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Trump’s anti-DEI efforts damage national security, former officials say

They said the rollback of diversity-equity-inclusion initiatives weakens intelligence operations, erodes workforce morale, and reduces America's ability to confront threats.

Science & Tech

The F-35 program’s software development isn’t getting any better, Pentagon report finds

A new report from the top DOD weapons tester noted the program can’t "simultaneously" fix multiple software problems.

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‘Offensive bullshit’: Dem lawmakers slam Trump's ‘illegal’ USAID moves

Elon Musk's attempt to gut the congressionally established U.S. Agency for International Development is "unconstitutional," Democratic lawmakers said.

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Trump’s tariffs fit a growing global trend of hardball migration diplomacy

Such diplomacy works both ways, but richer countries by and large have the upper hand.

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The future of China's new information support force

In a bid to dominate the information environment, the PLA created a force to build a resilient network system and drive innovation of cutting-edge tech.

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Let's talk about the next US-Israel military-assistance agreement

I helped negotiate the current one. It's high time to get started on its successor.

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Shore-based analysts help US warships fine-tune for imminent Red Sea combat

“That would have been unimaginable just a few years ago,” CENTCOM deputy says.

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Gabbard and Patel hearings display diverging views of reality, history along partisan lines

Senators focused mostly on the nominees’ past statements, rather than how they may lead in their prospective positions.