Threats

The Air & Space Brief: SOCOM picks attack plane; ‘Salty’ new CSO; F-35s grounded

  • Tara Copp
Threats

Today's D Brief: US kills AQ leader in Kabul; Afghanistan's fraught future; 3 carriers near the SCS; Pelosi to Taiwan; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Business

SOCOM Orders Cropduster Attack Planes from L3Harris Technologies

The contract, which could grow to 75 aircraft, marks a major victory for proponents of prop-driven close air support.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Al Qaeda Leader Killed In US Drone Strike, Biden Says

The strike “made good” on Biden’s promise to target terrorists after withdrawing from Afghanistan, an official said.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Defense Systems

Coast Guard Wants Better Internet on Its Ships, and More Recruits

Commandant Fagan ties increased connectivity to operational needs and improving Coasties’ quality of life.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

US Announces Another $550M In Ukraine Military Aid

Funds will cover thousands of additional howitzer and HIMARS ammunition rounds

  • Tara Copp and Jacqueline Feldscher
Ideas

House’s ‘Irregular Warfare’ Provision Risks Unintended War

It’s not clear how many of the lawmakers who passed the House defense policy bill were aware of a dangerous provision in it.

  • Katherine Yon Ebright
Threats

Today's D Brief: First grain ship leaves Ukraine at last; More artillery for Kyiv; Putin wants a bigger navy; Pelosi in Asia; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Business

Defense Business Brief: More details about worker shortages; Earnings recap; Rheinmetall to open prototyping factory in Michigan; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Science & Tech

The US Navy Is Testing 5G For Future Forward Operating Bases

From drone-deployed 5G networks to digital twinning, a small 5G pilot is rewriting the rules for battlefield connectivity.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

House Republicans Skip Abortion Hearing With Military Doctors, Troops

Witnesses shared personal stories and pleaded for Congress to protect abortion access, saying it will only get worse after Dobbs.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

Air Force Grounds Most F-35s in US Due to Faulty Ejection Seats

The extraordinary stand-down order from Air Combat Command does not cover every fighter in the fleet, overseas, or other service branches.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Guard called in for ‘historic’ flooding in Appalachia; USAF grounds some F-35s; LA hit with 40 million cyber attacks monthly; Possible ‘breakthrough’ in expedition medicine; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Marcus Weisgerber and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

The Army Brief: National Guard in the Pacific; Ukraine weapon IOUs; Recruit pilot program; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Science & Tech

After ‘Critical’ CHIPS Act, More Needed To Build Domestic Production, Experts Say​​

Global economics and lack of factory workers are among the factors complicating efforts to bring chip manufacturing back to the United States.

  • Patrick Tucker
Policy

Schumer ‘Committed’ To Vote On Finland, Sweden Joining NATO Before Recess, Aide Says

The resolution is expected to pass easily, but the timeline could be slowed by objections from a few senators.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Threats

The Naval Brief: Navigation Plan; Cyber reservists; Interchangeability at RIMPAC; and more...

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy

The Army Is ‘Running a Tab’ of Equipment Sent to Ukraine

The service chief said he will ask Congress to replace “every round we send, every weapon system.”

  • Elizabeth Howe
Business

Northrop Grumman CEO: We Can Build a Next-Generation Fighter

Kathy Warden said the company’s B-21 stealth bomber positions it well to compete for the Next Generation Air Dominance warplane.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Biden Picks Next Space Force Chief

If confirmed, the missileer and satellite operator would become the newest service’s second leader.

  • Tara Copp
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