Ideas
What we learn from Serbia's intriguing fighter-jet choice
Belgrade's plan to buy its first Western-designed combat aircraft reveals trends in its military, the region, and Russia.
Defense Systems
Three firms will vie for Marines' $249M loitering-munitions buy
The Organic Precision Fires-Light contract aims to get the weapons to infantry units by 2027.
Threats
Russia stole US agencies' emails from Microsoft systems, CISA says
The alert comes a week after DHS faulted the company for a security culture that enabled a similar China-backed cyberattack last year.
Policy
Do states need a ‘Space Force militia’? Air Force says no
A recent legislative proposal reignited debate over a potential Space National Guard.
Ideas
What about Ukraine’s Abrams tanks?
Recent losses underscore the importance of doctrine and training—not just weapons—in war.
Threats
It's getting harder to identify China's network attacks, Mandiant CEO says
In an interview, Kevin Mandia also said it's probably easier to sway an election through misinformation than hacking.
Threats
Pentagon can’t force Starlink to block service to Russians, US official says
US is “taking steps” and “working through” the problem with SpaceX and Ukraine, space-policy leader says.
Threats
Russia could be outshooting Ukraine 10-to-1 ‘within weeks’: EUCOM chief
In House hearing, Gen. Cavoli laid out the consequences of more House inaction on aid.
Policy
When can US spies buy your personal data? New guidelines are coming
The ODNI will soon release "extra safeguards" for protecting citizens' privacy when buying datasets, a top Pentagon lawyer says.
Defense Systems
Space Force outlines vision for hybrid military-commercial-allied mission architectures
New strategy offers guidance on what the USSF wants to buy, but not how much it plans to spend.
Threats
US-China mil-to-mil thaw reaches space
Beijing has reached out on space safety, says U.S. Space Command leader, who also issued warnings about new PLA capabilities.
Science & Tech
To adapt command posts to modern war, Army wants more commercial tech
Plans include more commercial satellite tech, plus more options to hide within commercial communications traffic.
Threats
Russia’s GPS meddling in the Baltic Sea demands NATO action, Sweden’s naval chief says
Emanations from Kaliningrad are making regional shipping and air travel more dangerous.
Defense Systems
New spy-satellite constellation begins launch next month
Seven operational satellites are planned this year, and more through 2028, a senior NRO leader said.
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Science & Tech
New bill would greatly expand Defense Department quantum efforts
Proposed legislation would establish a quantum advisor and a new center of excellence.
Defense Systems