Science & Tech
How Space Force wants to use AI
As satellites multiply, "we won't be able to...control all that by humans in real-time," Space Command's deputy chief says.
Policy
Proposed marijuana waivers acknowledge blunt recruiting truths
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to remove a barrier to joining the U.S. military.
Policy
Ukraine disappointed, but NATO summit sees progress on several fronts
Sweden is expected to get a formal OK for membership and the alliance is to release new battle plans. There's even a sidelines commitment to Ukraine.
Ideas
Someone’s missing from NATO’s spending debates
Finance ministers—much more powerful in almost every non-U.S. member government—need a seat at the table.
Policy
Tuberville blocks Marine confirmation, leaving Corps with an acting commandant
Gen. David Berger relinquished his position hours before the motion, handing authorities over to Assistant Commandant Gen. Eric Smith.
Policy
Tuberville holds on military nominations hurting readiness against China, says Deputy Defense Sec
From NDAA amendments and ‘poison pill’ spending bills to promotion holds, Republicans' efforts are frustrating Pentagon officials.
Ideas
Here’s how to fix the Pentagon’s CAPE office
The changes must go to the heart of the operation.
Threats
US to send cluster munitions to Ukraine following congressional pressure
Deliveries of the widely banned munitions will take pressure off Ukraine’s strained weapon stockpiles, but have raised concerns among human rights groups.
Science & Tech
NIST's new quantum switch aims to smooth path toward a functional computer
No one knows just how to build a useful quantum computer, but the agency is working on devices that may help.
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Science & Tech
As China ramps up military activity, Pentagon looks to accelerate networked warfare tech and exercises
The U.S. is working to retain “decision advantage” in the Pacific, in anticipation of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Defense Systems
Pentagon’s reversal on new travel expense system “troubling,” key lawmaker says
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said the Pentagon’s decision to terminate a multi-million dollar contract to replace its Defense Travel System “raises broader questions about DOD’s ability to manage its finances and information technology.”
Threats
Space Command wants ‘sustained’ satellite maneuverability by 2028
A top U.S. space official says his command is constrained by current satellites’ fuel capacity.
Threats
Pentagon will create office to monitor users and insider threats in wake of leaks
Review came after a junior airman was charged with posting Ukraine war documents and other secret information online.
Threats
Army first-quarter suicides highest since 2013
Officers deaths by suicide are up significantly from last year.
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