Threats
AUSA Conference Wire: 'Magazine depth'
Talk of Hamas' attack on Israel dominated many opening-day conversations.
Defense Systems
How the war in Ukraine is reshaping US Army modernization
The rapid evolution of electronic warfare and drone tactics have the service tweaking its acquisition plans.
Business
New 155mm round exceeds range of some rockets, can be fired by standard Army artillery
“We have now exceeded any range ever acquired” by the Paladin howitzer, BAE says.
Threats
Pentagon: US aid to Israel and Ukraine depends on Congressional action
Senior defense official says Hamas’s brutal attacks show the need to be ready to respond immediately.
Science & Tech
Army headset’s latest version clears hurdle, but service wishlist remains long
Service approves further development after Microsoft’s IVAS 1.2 proves lighter, crisper.
Threats
Army spending $1.5B on 155mm rounds to feed Ukrainian artillery
But the announcement also clouds the service’s production aspirations for the next two years.
Ideas
AUSA Conference Wire: 'A critical juncture'
On the eve of the annual AUSA conference, a look at some big themes to expect.
Threats
‘Unprecedented’ Hamas attack on Israel shows ‘apparent quantum leap’ in capabilities, experts say
As Israel launches airstrikes in response, many expect the retaliation to have unprecedented aspects as well.
Threats
US Army scrambles to catch up to rising drone threat
Years after it eviscerated its air-defense units, the service hunts for ways to fend off quadcopters and their deadly ilk.
Ideas
The newest threat to elections is AI-boosted disinformation
Studying how Russia, China, and Iran meddle in other countries can help the U.S. prepare for 2024.
Defense Systems
The CIA’s data-challenged AI imperative
Mastering the technology is key to being able to “disrupt those entities that do not,” said an agency cyber policy official.
Threats
Pentagon: US downed Turkish drone when it became ‘potential threat’
Top defense and military leaders spoke to their Turkish counterparts on Thursday.
Threats
Estonia discussed sending offensive cyber tools to Ukraine after Russia invaded
Tallinn expects Moscow’s cyber attacks to increase—even after Russia is ejected.
Science & Tech
Air Force’s Mideast drone experiments may feed Replicator effort
Among them could be a 3D-printed, $2,500 drone called the Kestrel.
Threats
‘Continuous vetting’ effort will expand to cover more defense civilians
After a successful pilot program, the government plans expand the background-check process to all “public trust” positions.
Science & Tech
Space Force hunts for mature technology in 'Hyperspace Challenge’ program
Expanding its reach from startups to established players, this year's event seeks satellites that are more autonomous, maneuverable, and safer from debris.
Threats
Russian pilots chill in Mideast skies after Pentagon’s name-and-shame effort
Air Force three-star says U.S. moves in the region have also deterred Iran and ISIS.
Science & Tech