Science & Tech
Could the Army’s light squad vehicle power battlefield drones?
A mobile brigade in the 101st Airborne Division put drones to the test in a recent training rotation—and used the Infantry Squad Vehicle to keep unmanned systems running.
Policy
House, mostly, backs $1.5B White House moves to fund E-7 Wedgetail
A shuffle of classified Air Force funds was OK’d, but a withdrawal from the Navy was stopped.
Science & Tech
RIMPAC kicks off in Hawaii with a focus on experimentation
The theme of this edition of the biennial exercise is “partners: integrated and prepared,”
Policy
ODNI deputy director pushed out amid Pulte shakeup
The acting director of national intelligence has removed roughly 50 career and political staffers since Friday.
Policy
Pentagon's quantum strategy ‘a first step’ in preparing for the future, CIO says
Released on Tuesday along with two executive orders, the document sets deadlines for post-quantum cryptography adoption.
Defense Systems
General Atomics plans upgrade so ground stations can fly newer MQ-9 drones
Upgrade package will enable current operators to fly MQ-9Bs with their existing terminals.
Business
Sen. Warren seeks ethics pledge from Raytheon exec nominated to top space acquisition job
A letter sent to Erich Hernandez-Baquero raised ‘impartiality’ concerns if confirmed to the role.
Threats
Space Force must prepare for all-out warfare, think tank says
A new Mitchell Institute report looked at wide-ranging war scenarios.
Policy
Senate joins House in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran
Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have voted to end the conflict.
Policy
Parts of NSA lose Mythos 5 access after White House imposes limits
The Five Eyes alliance is warning that frontier AI could accelerate cyberattacks and cyber defense.
Defense Systems
Army aims to sync two divisions using next-gen C2 by year’s end
The effort will be led by Anduril, which ran NGC2 prototyping at 4th ID.
Ideas
Don't abandon the US-UK nuclear relationship
Washington should not underestimate what it gets.
Threats
If Iran accepts new inspections, can the US even make them work?
Hidden centrifuges, “technical incompetence,” and other obstacles make nuclear inspectors’ job harder than ever.
Policy
'A huge grab of power': Trump is defying Congress on foreign aid
Experts say administration officials have largely refused to follow many Congressional orders, likely in violation of the law.
Science & Tech
Executive orders seek to hasten quantum computing—and guard against its use
One directs a "national effort" toward a useful quantum computer; the other sets deadlines for quantum-resistant encryption.
Policy
Lawmakers warn acting DNI against workforce shakeup
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., cited concerns about reported ODNI staff cuts while Bill Pulte temporarily leads the intelligence community.
Defense Systems
NDAA provisions would reshape Pentagon’s use of ownership stakes in private companies
A Senate defense panel aims to place guardrails on direct equity investments, create an oversight board, and require briefings.
Threats
