Defense Systems
Pentagon Network Chiefs Are Putting Automation to Work
Tireless cyber tools can patrol parts of DOD’s networks, tools, and applications where hackers like to hide.
Ideas
What Sudan’s Plunge into Chaos Means for US Strategy
The 2019 coup led not to democracy but to a global rush for influence and mineral wealth.
Threats
With Lessons from Ukraine, US Special Forces Reinvents Itself for a Fight with China
A recent exercise was Army SOCOM’s first to explicitly name China as the adversary.
Defense Systems
Repent Your Abuses of Eavesdropping Law, Lawmakers Tell Intel Agencies
House pols want change as agencies seek renewal of FISA’s Section 702.
Science & Tech
Augmented-Reality Goggles ‘On Pace' for Limited 2024 Rollout, Army Says
Full production of the much-delayed Integrated Visual Augmentation System may start in summer 2025, the Army's chief buyer said.
Threats
Air Force’s Next-Gen ICBM Program Could Face Delays, Kendall Says
Though the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent is on track at the moment, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall isn’t sure it will stay there.
Science & Tech
The NSA Is Warning AI Startups: ‘China Is Coming For You’
In congressional testimony, intelligence leaders describe highlight China’s artificial-intelligence ambitions.
Threats
Marines Update Evacuation Playbook
A pre-deployment exercise allowed the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit to practice what they learned from the Afghanistan withdrawal and other non-combatant evacuation operations.
Science & Tech
What's Holding Up the US Military's Use of AI?
Two of the obstacles are spotty networks and inadequate data, CENTCOM's CTO says.
Threats
A-10s Return to Middle East with a New Mission, and a New Weapon
Tensions with Iran, Russia have CENTCOM calling upon the venerable Warthog once again.
Threats
Russian Warplanes Are ‘Trying to Dogfight’ US Jets Over Syria, General Says
“Don’t take the bait,” the region’s top Air Force general warns pilots.
Threats
China's Secretive Quest for Heavier Artillery
A now-deleted post reveals a research contract to test-fire 203mm shells, bigger than anything in the U.S. or Chinese arsenal.
Science & Tech
Robot Rescue? Air Force Seeks New Way to Recover Downed Troops
The CSAR helicopters it’s currently buying can’t handle the mission in a conflict with China, officials say.
Business
Space Force Woos New Launch Bidders—But Startups Aren’t Quite Ready
Established giants are likely to win the first contracts awarded under a novel “two-lane” approach.
Threats