Defense Systems
Marines press ahead with JLTV purchase after Army quits program
Higher prices are expected once the larger service cancels its contract to buy the Humvee replacement.
Ideas
A killing at sea marks America’s descent into lawless power
The peremptory strike on a speedboat is a warning to all who serve. Remember your oath.
Business
Army picks startup Rivet to build AI-enabled soldier glasses
Anduril and Meta will also reportedly team up to make a prototype.
Science & Tech
Air Force debuts pilotless cargo flights in the Pacific
The service incorporated remotely-operated flights into its massive REFORPAC exercise as it aims to make cargo flights cheaper.
Threats
The big threat left out of Xi’s parade: China’s weaponized AI startups
After militarizing civilian ships, China’s doing the same with dual-use AI companies.
Ideas
The National Defense Strategy still matters. Let’s get it right
There is no substitute for comprehensive written guidance that outlines an administration’s vision for national defense.
Policy
Report: Federal agencies have deployed nearly 33,000 employees to assist ICE
Only around 15% of employees working on immigration enforcement are full-time immigration enforcement staff.
Policy
DC sues Trump over 'military occupation' by National Guardsmen
The suit was filed one day after a federal judge declared illegal Trump’s use of military personnel for law enforcement in LA.
Business
The jets were late. Lockheed got on-time bonuses anyway
After nearly 20 years of F-35 production, the program continues to “overpromise and underdeliver,” GAO said.
Science & Tech
Oak Ridge is using diamonds to marry quantum, classical computers
Can the world's hardest mineral help move quantum/classical networks from conceptual pilots to a real capability?
Science & Tech
Ukraine’s milestone shows drones prevent defeat, but don’t secure victory
Drone innovation is speeding up, but war has not followed. Is this the future?
Policy
Shortly after laying off hundreds, State hires new class of foreign service staff
The firing-hiring combo is "the definition of wasteful government spending,” according to one staffer.
Policy
Judge rules against Trump's Guard deployments, warns of 'national police force'
The ruling from a senior U.S. District Court judge is an obstacle to sending more National Guard troops into U.S. cities.
Policy
