Defense Systems
Russian cruise missiles have US Air Force scouting for thousands of acres of land
Six over-the-horizon radar sites are envisioned in the United States and Canada, say officials with prospective bidder Raytheon.
Policy
‘Arsenal of democracy’: Biden asks Congress to boost aid to Ukraine, Israel
Mentioning WWII, the president linked the survival of Israel and Ukraine to democracy itself.
Threats
Army faces logistics, alliance hurdles in the Pacific
Many civilian logistics contractors in the Philippines, a key U.S. ally, are likely too close to China for the U.S. to work with.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 137: AUSA extras
We’ve got a few extra interviews from the sidelines of this year’s Association of the U.S. Army’s conference, in Washington.
Science & Tech
Microchip breakthrough may reshape the future of AI
IBM’s new NorthPole may enable smarter, more efficient, network-independent devices that may even help the U.S. win the microchip war against China.
Business
What role should industry play in military space operations? The Space Force is working on a strategy for that.
The service will release a plan for how to integrate commercial satellite services by the end of the year.
Threats
$1.3B in Army vehicle parts were stored outside or in other risky ways, report finds
That’s more than half of the engines, transmissions, and other Ground Combat Systems parts entrusted to the Defense Logistics Agency.
Ideas
How Hamas evaded Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system
Even the best air defense systems can be overwhelmed by sheer numbers.
Business
Lockheed wants a rocket motor maker of its own, for GMLRS and more
An in-house source of solid-fuel engines might help boost Ukraine’s supply of the punishing artillery system.
Science & Tech
The next drone war is coming to Gaza
The world could soon glimpse how soldiers use drones and personal data to find targets.
Ideas
China’s social-media attacks are part of a larger ‘cognitive warfare’ campaign
U.S. strategists must take heed of this important domain.
Threats
Budgetary limbo could cost the Navy Department $26B in missing or ‘misaligned’ funds
Comptroller lays out the price of a full-year continuing resolution if Congress can’t pass a 2024 budget.
Threats