Ideas
Ban These Chinese Chipmakers from Pentagon Purchases
Congress should pass a proposed expansion of the law that keeps the federal government from buying certain companies’ products.
Threats
Army Preps for ‘Contested Logistics,’ Works to Boost Arms Production
Logistics win wars—but not if new enemy capabilities can disrupt supply lines.
Science & Tech
Engine Tests Move Hypersonic Aircraft Closer to First Flight
Hermeus’ engine successfully shifted from turbojet to ramjet power during trials at Notre Dame Lab.
Defense Systems
Contractors’ Reluctance to Work With Pentagon on Cybersecurity Is Leaving Vulnerabilities, DOD Official Says
Just 1% of defense firms use DOD’s free network-security services, acting principal deputy CIO says.
Threats
Milley: Ukrainian Military Victory Isn’t Near, But It’s a Good Time for Negotiations
Russia’s strategic goals are out of reach, but its forces still hold one-fifth of the country, says Joint Chiefs chairman.
Ideas
How China Is Trying to Turn the US CHIPS Act to Its Favor
A strategic messaging campaign portrays the new law as a counterproductive and lawless act.
Defense Systems
The Pentagon Failed Its Audit Again, But Says Bots Could Change That
More widespread use of data analytics and automated tools could result in a clean audit, says Pentagon finance chief.
Business
What Contractors Think of the Proposed Rule on Climate Reporting
The proposed rule is part of the Biden administration’s larger environmental agenda, but it comes with costs for contractors.
Policy
Biden: Fill Gaps in Cybersecurity Laws. Congress: What Gaps? Admin Officials: ...
Neither the DHS chief nor the FBI director had an answer when a lawmaker asked about Biden's Nov. 7 request.
Threats
Deadly ‘Projectile’ in Poland Raises Tensions As Russian Strikes Pound Ukraine
AP says Russian missiles killed two on NATO territory, but Pentagon declines to corroborate report.
Threats
The US’s New Tool for Deterrence Isn’t Ready
The “SOF, space, and cyber triad” is meant to serve as an integrated deterrent, much like the nuclear triad.
Business
Senator to Elon Musk: 'Fix Your Companies. Or Congress Will'
The SpaceX and social-media mogul mocked Sen. Ed Markey’s concerns about Twitter verifying fake accounts.
Policy
Is the Pentagon Changing Fast Enough?
So far, two former defense insiders say, new service organizations are more promise than improvement.
Ideas
Biden’s Nuclear Policy Fails the Ukraine Test
His administration’s Cold War-style thinking is missing a golden opportunity.
Threats