Science & Tech
AI can now power every stage of a cyberattack
Researchers determined AI has been used to identify security flaws, generate commands, and carry out parts of intrusions.
Business
Pentagon halts Phase 2 of cybersecurity certification program, launches 60-day ‘reform’ review
The Defense Department will keep cybersecurity self-assessments, but will not require third-party certifications as planned.
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Threats
DHS network intrusion was twice ruled a false positive before breach confirmed
Suspicious activity on the Homeland Security Information Network, which is being used to support World Cup games around the U.S., was first detected around mid-to-late May.
Defense Systems
Marines eye cloudless networks to keep AI tools running when the cloud goes down
The software company Ditto says it can solve a key problem by networking “whatever transports the customer brings.”
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Policy
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies, leaving Senate seat vacant
The longtime South Carolina Republican chaired the Senate Budget Committee and led a key appropriations panel.
Business
Two more rocket-makers join Pentagon's list of launch options
Impulse Space and Relativity Federal can compete for national-security missions against SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others.
Defense Systems
Navy teases next step in key drone boat program
A request for prototypes is expected in August.
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Policy
Unions sue to restore Pentagon workers' collective-bargaining rights
SecDef Hegseth's no-warning termination of worker agreements broke the law and caused "confusion and disruption," the suit alleges.
Science & Tech
How Ukraine won the first great robot war
In a new video, Science & Tech editor Patrick Tucker looks at how the narrative has shifted.
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Policy
'Shifting gears away from being just a policy shop': Q&A with the Pentagon CIO
Kirsten Davies said her office is adding focus on cybersecurity and the warfighter.
Threats
House committee wants details on DHS network hack
Cyber intruders accessed the unclassified network being used to help support World Cup games around the U.S., a senator said last week.
Policy
Trump wants to scrap a key framework for federal-employee discipline
Officials said the decades-old criteria used to punish misconduct are too restrictive and “mechanistic.” Practitioners disagree.
Science & Tech
Lightweight cells powered by nuclear waste could drive tomorrow's drones
DARPA program aims to create a 30-year battery minimally viable prototype by early 2027.
Threats
Does Space Force have enough lawyers for tomorrow’s wars? Senators want to know
As service extends its capabilities and reach, SASC orders up a look at its prospective legal needs.
Policy
Trump says Pulte can declassify ‘whatever’ he wants, sparking fears of exposing intelligence secrets
“If he doesn’t care about blowing up cyber exploits, putting foreign relationships at risk, or getting people killed, he could declassify a lot,” one former official said.
Science & Tech
GenAI.mil records almost 1.7M users, plans new model additions
“It's just a really exciting time for generative AI in the department,” the Pentagon’s chief artificial intelligence officer said.
Defense Systems
Under new management: the Pentagon’s autonomous systems get new oversight
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the creation of the DRPM-UxS, or direct reporting portfolio manager for unmanned offensive and defensive systems, via memo.
Threats
Philippine exercise showcased Marine Littoral Regiment’s growth
3rd MLR "basically did exactly what it was designed to do,” Col. Gabe Diana said.
Threats
Marines from multiple nations train together for potential future conflict
Infantry skills exercises were part of ongoing RIMPAC.
Business
Anduril and Amazon’s mobile data center venture aims to bring edge computing to the frontlines
Amazon Web Services named the defense firm as the preferred national security provider.
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