Business
UK to Fly Fighter Prototype Within Five Years, Defense Minister Says
That project is proceeding under somewhat less secrecy than the Pentagon’s next-gen air-dominance effort.
Ideas
A Success in Norfolk Should Also Be a Warning
One flood-control project took a decade to complete. Lawmakers and feds can’t wait any longer to get the vast bulk of climate-mitigation work going.
Business
Boeing’s Fighter Jet Business Is Not Dead Yet, New Defense Boss Says
“We’re investing,” says Ted Colbert, outlining company plans on the eve of Farnborough Air Show.
Ideas
China’s Roadblocks to Becoming A Science Superpower
Historical and structural problems complicate Beijing’s vision of tech leadership.
Defense Systems
A Look At Tech Amendments In The 2023 House NDAA
The bill, which boasted several hundred amendments, has provisions that touch on cyber education, spectrum, and satellites.
Ideas
The Danube Won’t Solve Ukraine’s Grain Problems
Europe’s second-longest river isn’t deep enough to carry ocean-going grain vessels.
Policy
Fewer Military Families Would Recommend Uniformed Service, Survey Finds
The Military Family Advisory Network poll may have warning signs for recruiters.
Defense Systems
New Top Coastie Wants More Data Tools to Help Leaders Make Decisions
Adm. Linda Fagan’s “highest priority” is transforming the service’s talent management system.
Ideas
Drifting Toward Disaster As Iran Nuke Talks Stall
Biden seems to think he needn’t cut a new deal until after the elections. That would be a mistake.
Science & Tech
Self-Driving Cars Could Soon See Much Better
Advances in laser range-finding could enable much smarter smart vehicles.
Policy
Biden Defends Saudi Trip To ‘Reassert’ US Influence Amid Human Rights Criticism
“I’m meeting with nine other heads of state. It just happens to be in Saudi Arabia,” the president said.
Science & Tech
US Navy Prints Metal Parts on the High Seas
An amphibious assault ship is testing a shipboard 3D printer during RIMPAC exercises.
Threats
US Can’t Down Russian Missiles Being Used in Ukraine, Report Says
Building a defense against cruise missiles will cost billions, CSIS concludes.
Policy