Defense Systems
In the 4th Infantry Division, soldiers are cooking up homebrew data tools
And the commanding general is running courses to help others build more.
Policy
Six more Ukrainian pilots now training on F-16s in Denmark, more on their way
At least 14 Ukrainian Air Force pilots now have some training on the Western jet.
Science & Tech
Army tests long-range quantum radio communication
A new form of atomic radio detection could protect sensitive communications from hackers—or reveal hidden adversaries.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 141: Year in review
We take stock of our last 12 months of interviews, featuring conversations with generals, White House officials, researchers, authors, our own reporters, and many more.
Policy
One more hold: USAF colonel who urged conversations about racism
Missouri senator blocks promotion of author of “Dear white colonels” oped.
Defense Systems
Budget standoff delays Army’s artillery-targeting upgrade
New system will replace spreadsheets and PowerPoint to generate options at “machine speed.”
Threats
Ukraine’s soldiers use cheap tech to hide from Russia’s deadly drones
But the makers of lifesaving drone detectors can’t keep up with demand.
Business
The Navy has its first giant robotic submarine
The Boeing-made vessel will now undergoing trials that will inform future robo subs.
Policy
What 2024 has in store for Space Force acquisition
Several troubled programs appear finally set to deliver.
Ideas
Why the Defense Department attended COP28
Climate change threatens our national security. We’ll face the challenge with allies and partners.
Policy
Who is an AI worker? The Pentagon needs a better definition, GAO says
If the Defense Department wants an AI-powered future, it must improve how it thinks about its workforce, watchdog says.
Science & Tech
DARPA puts millions behind effort to power drones with ground-based lasers
Raytheon gets $10 million to develop energy “webs” that could keep drones in the air indefinitely.
Defense Systems
The Army wants smaller command posts. But first it needs great software
What’s missing is the ability to rapidly configure existing gear and networks to a given mission and environment.
Business
Northrop gears up to triple production of E-7 radar
Air Force officials want the radar plane as soon as possible—particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
Science & Tech