Defense Systems
Inconsistent job coding may undercut DOD’s cyber workforce efforts
A DOD inspector general audit found that while the Pentagon has made strides, inconsistent job coding for civilian cyber work roles across filled and vacant positions may hinder recruiting and retention.
Defense Systems
DOD moves to mandate COVID-19 vaccines by September
The Defense Department plans to require COVID-19 vaccines for civilian, military and contractor personnel as early as September.
Science & Tech
Hypersonic Missile Defense May Depend on Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Sensors in relatively low orbits may be the best way to spot superfast missiles—but they can’t do the job alone.
Policy
COVID-19 Vaccines Will Become Mandatory For Troops Next Month—or Sooner
Biden says he will approve Austin's recommendation to require vaccinations by mid-September, or sooner if the FDA formally approves them.
Ideas
Move the US-Iraq Relationship Out of Crisis Mode
Think fewer troops, more institution-building.
Science & Tech
If China and the US Claim the Same Moon-Base Site, Who Wins?
Relatively few craters are attractive, and there’s no consensus about avoiding conflict over them.
Science & Tech
Floating Robot Gas Station To Get Pentagon Trial
The aim is a kit to convert barges into self-propelled, expeditionary replenishment platforms for rotary wing aircraft, surface vessels, and shore stations.
Policy
What Will Decrease Training Deaths? More Training, GAO Says
A recent increase in non-combat vehicle deaths could be reversed with more, better training, GAO’s newest report says.
Ideas
Sanctions Won’t Hurt Iran’s UAV Program
The Biden administration should rethink its approach—and its real goals in the region.
Business
US Air Force, Venture Firms Make $60 Million Bet on Hypersonic Aircraft Startup
The deal calls for Georgia-based Hermeus to accelerate development of reusable test aircraft.
Defense Systems
Navy aims to tackle cross-domain data sharing in Project Overmatch
The Navy is hoping to clear network and data hurdles at the tactical edge with its answer to Joint All Domain Command and Control.
Defense Systems
NSA, CISA issue Kubernetes security guidance
A new report, “Kubernetes Hardening Guidance,” details threats to the container orchestration environment and provides configuration guidance to minimize risk.
Defense Systems