Business
The Pentagon Is Increasingly Relying on Billionaires’ Rockets. And It’s OK with That.
Space Force leaders say carefully written contracts can prevent things like SpaceX’s about-face on Ukrainian satcomms.
Threats
Pentagon UFO Chief: ‘No Credible Evidence’ of Aliens, Yet
Sean Kirkpatrick, who heads the Defense Department’s All-Domain Anomaly Office, briefed the Senate Wednesday.
Ideas
Space Symposium Conference Wire 3: Threat Warnings
Day 3 of the conference brought warnings about China and Russia—and of a "subtle complacency" at home.
Policy
After 2 Rollovers, Marines Overhaul Amphibious Combat Vehicle Training
A brand-new unit will teach Marines to drive the vehicles through the surf.
Defense Systems
The Air Force’s Electronic-Warfare Wing Is 400 People Short
That’s okay for now, its commander says, but his service may need to change how it trains and manages EW officers.
Policy
Let Me Start Weapons R&D Faster, Air Force Secretary Asks Congress
Frank Kendall wants freedom from rules that require lawmakers’ approval to get anti-China weapons off the ground.
Policy
Tighten Access to Classified Info, Air Force Secretary Says
As the Pentagon responds to a classified document leak, officials should focus on enforcing “need to know,” according to Frank Kendall.
Exclusive
Science & Tech
CENTCOM Hires AI Guru from Google
Andrew Moore, former director of Google Cloud AI, heads to CENTCOM to bring new approaches to data and innovation.
Science & Tech
Why the Pentagon’s Response to the Discord Leaks Won’t Fix the Problem
The Defense Department keeps too many secrets, uses old approaches to secret storage, and does not apply data-driven strategies to classification.
Policy
Navy Shipbuilding Plan Draws Lawmakers’ Ire Anew
Like last year’s, the new long-range plan offers a three-option menu and fewer amphibs than Congress mandates.
Threats
Allies Want Space Defenses Too, US Official Says
As friendly countries buy and develop their own satellites, they’re increasingly worried about protecting them, an Air Force leader said.
Ideas
Space Symposium Conference Wire 2: New Capabilities, Threats
Day 2 of the Space Symposium brings news of advances at home and abroad.
Defense Systems
Could ‘Zero Trust’ Prevent Intelligence Leaks?
Army tech leaders say implementing the security guidelines would help keep secrets—and keep track of who knows them.
Science & Tech
Why the Navy & Air Force Can't Get Lasers Across the 'Valley of Death'
A new GAO report details missing links in efforts to move directed-energy weapons from the lab to the field.
Business
Space Symposium Conference Wire 1: All About Launches
The country's biggest space-focused conference gets underway in a year that's "all about launches."
Science & Tech
