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When China plays orbital hide-and-seek, Maui’s telescopes give the US an edge
In an interview, Space Force’s Saltzman reveals what’s next for the key sensor site.
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How the rapid pace of AI connects to China’s threats toward Taiwan
A hearing Wednesday explored why Taiwanese chips are more prized than ever.
Threats
AFSOC exercise brings concept created for great-power conflict to the Caribbean
Last month, U.S. forces “seized” a St. Croix airport in a demonstration of the Agile Combat Employment maneuver scheme.
Policy
Senators question legality of strikes on alleged drug boats in Caribbean
The nominee to lead the Pentagon’s counterterror policy office declined to comment on the administration’s strategy.
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State Department CIO hopes agentic AI can help employees
Tools that could complete tasks across multiple systems would go far beyond the agency’s StateChat chatbot.
Ideas
Data shows more US extremist violence is right-wing than left-wing
The trends are clear, but more could be done to give policymakers and the public reliable evidence.
Policy
US-UK tech partnership likely to be signed Thursday
The proposed deal would focus on chipmaking, quantum science, data center development, and more.
Ideas
Returning the Air Force to its expeditionary roots
Agility and innovation helped win WWII. They will be essential for the next conflict.
Business
The Pentagon’s new startup focus is pushing established companies to try new strategies
Older firms are finding ways to partner with tomorrow’s defense stars.
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Pentagon CTO wants AI on every desktop in 6 to 9 months
Emil Michael said he's spending up to half his time rethinking DOD's AI-deployment strategy.
Threats
Russian drone over Romania is an early test of NATO’s ‘Eastern Sentry’ operation
New campaign aims for a more integrated and comprehensive response to Moscow’s incursions, officials said.
Policy
Senators call for election-security briefing from intel chief
“We are concerned that you may have directed the Intelligence Community (IC) to cease its intelligence reporting on this vital topic,” the senators wrote to the DNI.
Policy
Trump sends National Guard troops into Memphis, citing crime
This first deployment of troops and federal officers to a city in a red state follows a similar action in Washington, D.C.
Policy
Judge says Trump's mass-probationary firings were illegal, but he won't order re-hirings
But agencies must still send an exculpatory letter to some 25,000 illegally fired employees.
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