Ideas
China May Have Just Taken the Lead in the Quantum Computing Race
China’s record-shattering processor is 1 million times faster than what Google achieved three years ago–but we are years from the finish line.
Threats
New Navy Task Force to Protect Red Sea Region
Drug and weapons smuggling, as well as rocket attacks, undermine the security of the major shipping route.
Policy
Biden Rejects Unanimous NSC ‘More Often Than You Might Think’
“We will prepare consensus recommendations and he’ll say, ‘I don’t buy that,’” Jake Sullivan said.
Business
Pentagon, Industry Leaders Meet to Talk Replenishing Military Weapons Stockpiles
Top-level Pentagon meeting comes as the U.S. prepares to send more sophisticated and lethal weapons to Ukraine.
Science & Tech
Lockheed Martin Hopes the US Has Turned the Corner on Hypersonics
March test ‘one of the biggest steps we've seen’ in development of new hypersonic weapons, company officials say.
Policy
US Rushes $800M In Weapons, Helicopters to Ukraine as Russia Coils for New Offensive Into the Donbas
“We cannot rest now,” says Biden, as Pentagon officials describe “a sense of urgency” to field the most advanced arms it’s offered Ukraine yet, as quickly as possible.
Science & Tech
Marine Amphibious Vehicle with Drones Considered For Future Marine Recon Unit
The concept study will be completed in 2023.
Business
Collins Aerospace Creates Group to Make Hypersonic Weapons, Next-Generation Aircraft
The Advanced Structures unit will specialize in using composite materials to make lighter, more versatile systems.
Defense Systems
To improve national security, we need to turn the spotlight on the data
The United States is at increasing risk of cyberattacks from adversarial nations. Here’s how agencies can share sensitive data safely.
Threats
‘Lightning Carrier’ Concept Shows How Navy, Marine Corps Can Fly More F-35Bs from Amphibs
The USS Tripoli had 20 of the fifth-generation aircraft on board conducting flight operations during a recent demonstration.
Threats
DIA Warns China’s Space Tech Seeks to Block U.S. Radars, Jam Munitions
Beijing’s rapid acquisition of counter-space capabilities is most worrisome, says a new 80-page Defense Intelligence Agency report.
Policy
US Looking at New Weapons to Help Ukraine Expand Distance and Range
New package of Ukraine aid coming soon.
Science & Tech