Threats
America's Pacific allies want more joint exercises, short-supply munitions
China’s neighbors are learning from the Ukraine war—including the value of long-range fires.
Science & Tech
ULA’s first Vulcan launch pushed to end of the year
After an explosion in March, the company launched an investigation into what happened to its new heavy-lift rocket during testing in Alabama.
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Threats
US paying contractor to quietly supply Bulgarian 155mm shells to Ukraine
A $402 million contract suggests the former Soviet-bloc country is now producing NATO-standard artillery rounds.
Defense Systems
US Army helped pick Ukraine’s drone-killing trucks
The selection was informed by a January test run by the service’s anti-drone office.
Science & Tech
F-35 test squadron works to wring out upgrade problems
Delays to the TR-3 upgrade have dozens of jets on hold.
Threats
China-linked hacker hits State Department email accounts
A "surgical campaign" by Storm-0558 gained access to unclassified U.S. government email accounts using forged authentication tokens, U.S. and Microsoft officials said.
Policy
Space Force opens marketplace, launches test initiative to get new tech faster
The service's weeks-old Commercial Space Office serves as a hub for several efforts to accelerate acquisition of next-gen tech.
Policy
France is already sending Ukraine long-range missiles
Ambassador puts timeframe on Macron’s Tuesday announcement as U.S. lawmakers up pressure on Biden.
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