Ideas
We got all six defense-industry stakeholders in a room. Now what?
A unique forum reveals rifts—and potential ways forward—in the quest to improve defense innovation.
Threats
Russian malware steals data from Ukrainian troops' phones: report
Discovered by Ukraine's security agency, the new malware prompted a warning from the FBI, CISA, and others.
Policy
A year after China cut mil-to-mil contacts with US, a hint of thaw?
INDOPACOM commander met with Chinese military delegation, Pentagon confirms.
Policy
Geopolitical tension with China would hit U.S. critical technology sectors hard, new study shows
The next major financial crisis is likely to stem from further deterioration between the U.S.-China relationship
Business
Ukraine could get '5th-gen' AMRAAM weapons in 3 years
Raytheon completed the first flight test of a new variation of the air-to-air missile in June.
Ideas
Beware of Pentagon techno-enthusiasm
A massive new drone effort, while laudable in its quest for simpler weapons, does not come without strings attached.
Defense Systems
SDA readies second batch of satellites for its space data network
The Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture was designed to be the “space backbone” for JADC2.
Defense Systems
Job 1 for makers of anti-drone defenses: write good software
Pentagon buyers are looking for control systems that are reliable, easy to use, and simple to update.
Policy
Marines order safety review after deadly Osprey crash
DOD: too early to say whether Sunday’s incident was related to earlier ‘hard clutch’ problem.
Science & Tech
Shield AI drones demonstrate autonomous teaming under USAF contract
The company says it will operationalize its AI pilot software on V-BAT drones in 2024.
Policy
‘Quite the eerie feeling’: Navy divers complete search for remains in Lahaina Harbor
The Pentagon’s task force is now distributing fuel and potable water in Maui.
Science & Tech
Pentagon seeks missile defense integration with Australia
U.S. and Australia deepen military partnership on technology.
Threats
Air Force expanding number of bases in Pacific over next decade
But the exact number depends on how much money the service gets in the future.
Science & Tech
IARPA’s new pants will record your location
The intelligence research agency is crafting smart clothing technology equipped with audio, video and geolocation sensors.
Threats
Three Marines killed, 20 injured in Osprey crash
The squadron’s executive officer, a pilot, and a crew chief died in the crash in Australia.
Science & Tech