Science & Tech
F-35 Costs Still Climbing, as Pentagon Updates the Fleet
New GAO report details another $1.4 billion in upgrade costs, and additional delays.
Defense Systems
The Army Is Tearing Up Its Playbook for Software Upgrades
Four programs are trying out a new method based on commercial practices.
Ideas
‘MAGA’ Republicans Are Dismantling Ronald Reagan’s Legacy
Efforts to draft the U.S. military into culture wars are undoing its Reagan-era rise from post-Vietnam malaise.
Threats
Estonia Will Ask For a Clearer Path for Ukraine to Join NATO
In Europe, defense ministers and military experts worry that the world is not learning the lessons from Ukraine quickly enough.
Defense Systems
GDIT Brought A Truck To A Satellite Show
The tech infrastructure company debuted a mobile mission control and data center built on the chassis of a Ford F-550.
Ideas
The National Counterterrorism Center Must Expand to Better Fight Domestic Terrorists
Broadening the NCTC’s mission to include homegrown terrorism will require bold executive leadership and congressional action.
Threats
‘No Magic Weapons’: Milley Sets Expectations On F-16s
Joint Chiefs Chairman defends United States’ gradual approach on weapons for Ukraine.
Policy
With Ukraine Set to Get Another Weapon from Its Wish List, Democrats Push for More
Rep. Jason Crow calls for more tanks to Ukraine—and maybe non-combatant military observers.
Ideas
CQ Brown’s Confirmation Hearing Will Get Nasty
The right hated the “woke” Gen. Milley. Wait ’til they meet a general who has fought racism for years.
Policy
Biden Picks Changemaking Air Force Chief as Next Top Military Officer
Gen. CQ Brown instituted the “agile combat employment” concept and the “Accelerate Change or Lose” doctrine.
Policy
F-35 Program Completes Band-Aid Fix for Engine
All jets had received the modification earlier this month, but the Pentagon is still trying to figure out why a mysterious vibration is happening.
Science & Tech
Space Force Will Look At How to Hack Targets From Space
“We're laying the groundwork for starting to figure that,” said the leader of Space Operations Command.
Policy
White House Releases Guidelines for Responsible AI Development
The Biden administration lists its priorities for federal R&D in artificial intelligence—and asks for suggestions about allaying the risks.
Science & Tech
