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.
Business
New Germany-based F-35 fuselage factory will allow Lockheed to boost production
The Weeze-based factory will replace a factory previously operated by Turkey.
Science & Tech
China’s Commercial Space Ventures Pose A Variety of Threats, DOD Officials Say
Officials worry China may do for commercial-space capabilities what it did for cheap telecom equipment.
Science & Tech
Army Mulls New Tool to Track Soldier Readiness
A pilot of the tool allowed 18th Airborne Corps first sergeants to spend 80 percent less time in the office.
Policy
House, Senate China Hawks Concerned White House Will Let TikTok Stay in the US
Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.
Ideas
Climate Security is National Security
Our book argues the threat of terrorism was never an existential threat—but climate change is, and it requires more military attention and resources.
Business
Pending Sale Raises Fears of Consolidation Among Submarine Suppliers
Valve company merger comes as the stressed submarine industrial base tries to increase production for the U.S. Navy and Australia.
Threats
Almost But Not Quite: Acting Commandant Will Face Limitations In Role
Gen. Eric Smith will have to juggle the Marine Corps’ top two positions when Gen. David Berger retires.
Defense Systems
