Threats
Russia Following 2014 ‘Annexation Playbook’ In Eastern Ukraine, White House Says
The White House is expected to announce another weapons shipment to Ukraine this week.
Policy
Austria Becomes the National Guard’s Newest Security Partner in Europe
The Guard is expanding its presence overseas with new partners and lessons from Ukraine.
Defense Systems
Hypersonic Missile-Tracking Satellites Greenlit For Development
The Space Development Agency awarded L3Harris and Northrop Grumman $1.3 billion in contracts to deliver prototypes that track quick-maneuvering hypersonic missiles in flight.
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
