Business
Army Picks Two Finalists to Replace Bradley
The two competitors will now turn their digital designs into prototypes.
Ideas
China Is Gearing Up to Evade Chip-Export Rules
As one avenue for China to illicitly acquire high-end dual use technology dries up, watch for others to expand.
Defense Systems
Inside the US Army’s Plan To Simplify AI For Intel Systems
Project Linchpin is designed as an AI pipeline program managers at Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors can use to meet requirements.
Threats
How Prigozhin’s Baby Coup Weakened Everyone in Russia
“Everybody who's anybody in Russia would try to have a private army now”
Policy
Poll: Many Americans Support Ukraine, Though Some Are Divided on Aid
Respondents were far more supportive of arming Ukraine once they received information about the value of doing so.
Threats
Senators Want to Know More About Threat of Underwater Drones
SASC’s draft 2024 defense policy bill would fund a study.
Policy
Senate Lawmakers Want to Ax Alternate F-35 Engine Program
SASC markup on collision course with House over funding new engine technology.
Threats
Ukraine Counter-Offensive Making Progress, US Army Chief Says
Ukrainian units practiced breaching mock defenses built by the U.S. in Germany before launching the counteroffensive.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 127: Tech Summit, in review
We hear from U.S. generals, ambassadors from Europe, tech reps from Ukraine, officials from Congress, China wonks, space nerds, and more
Policy
Lawmakers Push Biden Officials On ATACMS, Cluster Munitions, Greater Support for Ukraine
“Now is our moment”: a bipartisan chorus of lawmakers is urging more and faster arms transfers.
Threats
Nimitz Reports ‘Very Professional’ Interactions Despite US-Chinese Tensions
Even as Beijing rejects a mil-to-mil hotline, a carrier’s Pacific deployment sees no untoward run-ins.
Business
Pratt & Whitney Angered by Lockheed’s Support for New F-35 Engine
Engine-maker says prime contractor is exaggerating the jet’s future role.
Ideas
Don’t Kill CAPE
The storied Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office is invaluable to the Pentagon. Three former directors explain why.
Policy
Republicans Rehash Vaccine Mandate Policies In NDAA Amendments
House Armed Services Committee markup adds legislation aimed at helping troops who refused the COVID-19 vaccine.
Business
On the Paris Tarmac, Execs Vie for the Next US Tanker Order
Boeing is trying to keep its monopoly, while Lockheed and Airbus seek a bigger pie.
Policy