Policy
Why Ukraine and Estonia are embracing government by AI
They see it as key to keeping their societies safe.
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Policy
Why were CISA staff reassigned to border security, immigration? Lawmakers want answers
Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., argues DHS violated the Antideficiency Act when it transferred staff to agencies focused on border security and deportation work.
Defense Systems
China: NSA has been hacking our national time systems for years
“NSA does not confirm nor deny allegations in the media regarding its operations,” an NSA official told Nextgov/FCW.
Threats
‘Shoot down Russian, drones, period!’ Europe’s noisy effort to unify against Russia
The NATO meeting this week highlighted tensions within the alliance—and a recognition that such tensions are exactly what Putin wants.
Science & Tech
Army to test next-gen C2 prototype for the second time since July contract award
How the service is revamping not just its command and control software, but how it develops systems in general.
Threats
Army begins construction of $50M border fence along Arizona military training range
The 15-mile fence is meant to prevent border crossings that officials say have shut down aviation training rotations.
Business
The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program
The U.S. ally also agreed to develop small drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance with General Atomics.
Ideas
How to foster a warrior ethos in the workforce
Invest in educating future acquisition professionals.
Policy
Air Force spikes plans to stand up command focused on competing with China
Service says it will create a new role focused on modernization efforts instead.
Defense Systems
The Army's new tank will roll out a decade early. Here’s how they did it
Soldiers are expected to be riding in the M1E3 next year, well ahead of the tank's planned 2030s arrival.
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Threats
China’s burgeoning undersea sensor net aims to turn the ocean transparent
The PLA is building a self-healing “kill web” to surpass today’s brittle kill chains.
Business
Counterdrone tech has a production problem
Big defense prime companies pairing with scrappy upstarts could help tip the scales.
Defense Systems
Dismount before contact: Learning to fight with the infantry squad vehicle
How the Army is adapting to protect soldiers in its new open-air dune buggy.
Threats
China is ‘pacing threat,’ Army Secretary says—while backing Trump’s homeland defense push
Driscoll’s comments follow Pentagon documents detailing shift away from Indo-Pacific.
Science & Tech