Threats

The D Brief: Firefights across Mexico; Iran situation, still unclear; Tariff decision shakes foreign policy; What to expect at AFA symposium; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Thomas Novelly
Science & Tech

An MQ-20 drone just teamed up with an F-22 for mock combat missions

The drone was able to “exchange messages” with the pilot about patrols, maneuvers, and more.

  • Thomas Novelly
Policy

All eyes on Air Force leaders after a year of chaos and change

Experts say service leaders ought to pitch a clear vision at upcoming conference.

  • Thomas Novelly
Science & Tech

New Army office aims to quickly develop and scale soldier ideas

Pathway for Innovation and Technology will connect rapid-acquisition hubs to program chiefs.

  • Meghann Myers
Business

Embraer joins Northrop to devise autonomous boom system for KC-390 tanker

The deal aims to court international buyers and the Air Force as it sketches out its future refueling program.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

The D Brief: Iran buildup’s unclear aims; Army’s drone contest; Board of Peace, convened; More UFO info?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Science & Tech

Move over, Best Ranger; the Army’s looking for the best drone pilots

The Huntsville competition is also meant to shape the selection and training of unmanned systems operators.

  • Meghann Myers
Policy

Cyber responses will be ‘linked to adversary actions,’ involve industry: White House

New national cyber strategy, expected last month, will be released “soon."

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

The D Brief: Buildup around Iran; More Somalia strikes; SOUTHCOM in Venezuela; JAG in trouble; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Business

Boeing moves its defense HQ back to St. Louis

The aerospace giant’s global headquarters will remain in Arlington, Va.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Science & Tech

The Pentagon says it’s getting its AI providers on ‘the same baseline’

Military is still abiding by ethics principles, according to DOD research head.

  • Patrick Tucker
Business

Defense Business Brief: Saronic in San Diego; Zumwalts + battleships; SECNAV’s take on ship maintenance

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

The D Brief: Sentinel’s progress; Buildup near Iran; Canada’s decoupling plan; Russia targets Ukrainian energy; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

Initial Sentinel ICBM expected by early 2030, Air Force says

Officials say a new Pentagon-controlled manager role helped accelerate the Sentinel timeline.

  • Thomas Novelly
Business

MAG Aerospace loses protest in $96M Army contract

The Army found no issues and signed a waiver that killed a key aspect of MAG's argument.

  • Nick Wakeman
Threats

The D Brief: Second carrier to Mideast; Hormuz closure; AI fallout at DOD; El Paso drone weapon; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Meghann Myers
Policy

CISA to furlough most of its workforce under impending DHS shutdown

The shutdown would also slow ongoing revamps of a major cyber incident reporting rule that was signed into law in 2022, acting director Madhu Gottumukkala said this week.

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

The D Brief: DHS shutdown likely; US troops leave al-Tanf; CNO’s plea to industry; Crowded robot-boat market; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

Flight tests validate mix-and-match approach to robot-wingman autonomy

The Air Force is using the A-GRA framework on its collaborative combat aircraft.

  • Thomas Novelly
Business

CNO: ‘I need my stuff on time’

Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a direct call for transparent contracting with the maritime industrial base.

  • Lauren C. Williams
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