Threats

Device detonations reveal ‘incredible’ intelligence abilities: ex-NSA chief

“I think about our own supply chains and what we need to be able to do to ensure their integrity,” Paul Nakasone said.

Business

Army wants to buy as many drones as it does munitions

The Army could theoretically acquire thousands—if not hundreds of thousands—of drones.

Defense Systems

Budget drama could snag Pentagon’s satellite launch award

While source selection will continue, launch mission assignments for 2025 could stall.

Threats

Test B-21 flying up to twice a week, Northrop reports

Meanwhile, the Air Force has released its first-ever footage of the bomber in flight.

Ideas

National security deserves better than House Speaker’s 6-month CR plan

Bipartisan leaders should insist on—and meet—a tighter deadline for the fiscal 2025 spending bills.

Threats

Russia’s hasty mobilization could see more drones crash on NATO territory

European militaries should seek out relatively cheap drone detectors, US Air Europe chief says.

Threats

Russian disinfo groups target Harris-Walz campaign, Microsoft says

Fake videos, sham content follow U.S. intel community assessment that Moscow favors Trump.

Policy

Intel agencies are awash in young talent. But can they keep it?

The intelligence community needs to improve their career-development processes if they're going to keep young stars, officials say.

Defense Systems

The Space Force’s plan for a ready fleet of commercial satellites takes shape

Companies have started to weigh in on the service's commercial augmentation space reserve program.

Defense Systems

Air Force wants NGAD to cost no more than an F-35. Is that even possible?

Secretary Frank Kendall remained confident his service will field one more manned fighter.