Science & Tech

AFWERX’s private-sector collab program abruptly closes up shop

The program sent military personnel to spend time at tech firms.

  • Audrey Decker
Ideas

Iran’s elite Quds Force is following former leader's vision of chaos in the Middle East

Esmail Ghaani, who took over when the U.S. killed Qassem Soleimani, has doubled down on the strategy of supporting, arming and funding terrorist and insurgent groups.

  • Javed Ali, The Conversation
Ideas

Look deeper: Time may be on Ukraine’s side

If Kyiv can hold out through the next winter—a big if—there are trends that run in its favor.

  • John R. Deni
Threats

Today's D Brief: Houthis sink a ship; Airdropping aid to Gaza; V-22s to return to flight; Russians keep turning up dead; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

VPN ban is Kremlin’s latest effort to quash dissent

Russian companies are now forbidden to advertise or offer virtual private network services.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Combat in the Red Sea; Space Force’s successful experiment; Singapore’s stealth jets; AI-powered election threats; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Chinese space, nuclear development is ‘breathtakingly fast,’ DOD officials warn

Heads of STRATCOM, Space Command discuss growing nuclear, space dangers.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Marine Corps seeks anti-drone tool to defend bases

Call comes amid increased attacks on U.S. assets in the Middle East.

  • Sam Skove
Science & Tech

General Atomics’ ‘robot wingman’ makes first flight

The company is in the running to build collaborative combat aircraft for the Air Force.

  • Audrey Decker
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.

  • Eric Katz
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.

  • Lauren C. Williams
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.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Aid trickles to Ukraine; Russia’s arms dumps grow; House shutdown vote; Austin testifies on absence; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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.

  • Patrick Tucker
Defense Systems

Pentagon adds 'living inspection' to its cyber defenses

New assessment process adds automation, flexibility to threat detection, leaders say.

  • Lauren C. Williams
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.

  • Sam Skove
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.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Ukraine cannibalizing howitzers; Army to cut 32K billets; Protestors yell at USAF chief; Wildfires close nuke-assembly plant; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
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.

  • Eric Katz
Business

Is Azerbaijan buying Pakistani fighter jets?

Neither Baku nor Islamabad has confirmed a reported purchase of JF-17s.

  • Derek Bisaccio, Forecast International
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