Science & Tech
Artemis Launch Is a Step Back to the Moon, But a Leap Into a New Tracking Domain
As the U.S. and others begin traveling more regularly to the moon, the Pentagon will need to ramp up its extraterrestrial capabilities, experts say.
Threats
Ukraine’s Strikes Are Setting the Stage for a Rough Russian Winter
Kyiv seems to be setting up a long play for territory west of the Dnieper River.
Science & Tech
The US Just Revealed a Secret Airborne Test of a Long-Range Cruise Missile
The December test was part of the effort to equip B-2 bombers to fire the stealthy JASSM-ER.
Threats
CISA's Cyber Info-Sharing Program Didn't Always Deliver, Watchdog Says
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is supposed to give more than 300 agencies and firms the info they need to fix vulnerabilities. That hasn't always happened, the DHS inspector general found.
Threats
National Archives Recovered More than 100 Classified Documents from Trump in January
The 700-plus pages of classified material included documents relating to special access programs – some of the nation's most closely held secrets.
Science & Tech
Army’s Next Helicopters Are Still a Ways Off—But Their Digital Links Are Already Changing the Battle
Open, modular electronics are key to a vast leap forward in capability, says Future Vertical Lift Program director.
Threats
‘We Need to Own the Heat The Way We Now Own Night,’ Pentagon Climate Leader Says
Tactical cooling vests and other adaptations will be needed as dangerous temperatures arrive on training ranges and in combat zones.
Threats
This Gen-Z Value Could Spell Trouble for Spec Ops Community
CNA looked at the leadership traits valued by today’s youth, special operators, and strategists of tomorrow.
Science & Tech
China Could Overtake US in Space Without ‘Urgent Action,’ Warns New Pentagon Report
America needs a long-term goal in space to be able to compete with Beijing, Pentagon industrial-base group writes.
Threats
CISA Prepares for Future Election Threats
As 2022 midterms approach, concerns are rising about misinformation and targeted harassment of election officials.
Science & Tech
Ukraine War Reveals Need for More Anti-Drone Tech, US Army Says
The service’s expectations are built on Middle Eastern experience. That isn’t going to work.
Policy
7 in 10 Americans Want To Send More Weapons To Ukraine, Poll Finds
Survey shows Americans want to keep supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes despite inflation concerns at home.
Policy
US Details Its Biggest Ukraine Arms Package Yet
The $3B package—announced on the country's independence day—includes more than 300,000 artillery and mortar rounds.
Policy