Threats
Chinese space, nuclear development is ‘breathtakingly fast,’ DOD officials warn
Heads of STRATCOM, Space Command discuss growing nuclear, space dangers.
Threats
Marine Corps seeks anti-drone tool to defend bases
Call comes amid increased attacks on U.S. assets in the Middle East.
Science & Tech
General Atomics’ ‘robot wingman’ makes first flight
The company is in the running to build collaborative combat aircraft for the Air Force.
Policy
With one day until shutdown, House sends stopgap funding bill to Senate
The Senate hopes to act quickly on the bill and set up votes on full-year appropriations next week.
Defense Systems
FBI: Prepare for an election year with fast-paced threats, powered by bad guys with AI
The technology could make the world’s best hackers even better.
Policy
Space Force units that operate and sustain their gear? Let’s make more, leader says
The months-old Integrated Mission Deltas for electromagnetic warfare and positioning-navigation-timing have already proven their value, Space Operations commander says.
Threats
Full-year CR would hurt joint exercises, industry, and innovation, defense leaders say
The three service undersecretaries laid out the costs to reporters on Wednesday.
Defense Systems
Pentagon adds 'living inspection' to its cyber defenses
New assessment process adds automation, flexibility to threat detection, leaders say.
Business
Some U.S. military aid is still trickling into Ukraine via arms dealers, contracts suggest
Companies that have previously supplied Ukraine are now competing to provide “special ammunition” worth $624 million.
Policy
Air Force must learn from suicides, chief says in wake of airman’s self-immolation over Gaza
“Whether it was politically motivated or other, we lost one of ours,” Gen. Allvin said after being heckled by protesters.
Policy
Congress barrels toward another stopgap as leaders tout ‘productive’ White House meeting
Leaders in both parties have committed to avoiding a shutdown, but major hurdles remain.
Business
Is Azerbaijan buying Pakistani fighter jets?
Neither Baku nor Islamabad has confirmed a reported purchase of JF-17s.
Policy
Army aims to cut 32,000 billets over five years, including 3,000 in special operations
Service leaders say they are also planning for other cuts if Congress fails to pass a budget or supplemental funding for aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Threats
Russian space nuke wouldn’t alter US orbital-network plans, Space Force says
The nascent Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture is built on the idea that lots of satellites offer plenty of redundancy.
Ideas
Biden shouldn’t stick to a defense-budget deal the House will not honor
Instead, the president should take a page from his former boss’ playbook—and seek the money the military needs.
Threats
Budget impasse freezes two Space Force efforts, leaders say
This year’s spending caps will boost future costs, acting Air Force undersecretary adds.
Ideas