Policy
SecDef Teases New Deterrence Strategy, Vows Billions More for AI
In pursuit of "integrated deterrence," Lloyd Austin committed $1.5 billion over five years to the Pentagon’s artificial intelligence hub.
Defense Systems
Prioritize and execute: Getting DOD to zero trust faster
Defense agencies must shift their security philosophy to guard mission-critical assets like applications and workloads with zero-trust segmentation.
Defense Systems
Questions on the impact of contract protests arise after JEDI
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said protests and lawsuits that can delay or lead to program cancellation could be holding up the Defense Department's technological progress, naming JEDI as the latest example.
Defense Systems
Michael Brown withdraws nomination for DOD's top acquisition role
The Defense Innovation Unit's director has requested his name be withdrawn from consideration to be the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, citing delays caused by an ongoing Office of the Inspector General investigation.
Defense Systems
West Point eyes cloud-based Common App platform
To widen the pool of applicants and collect data on prospective students, West Point is looking to a cloud-based Common Application platform.
Defense Systems
Brace for debates on legacy systems, acquisition reform in NDAA, lawmaker says
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said the defense budget debate could be “pretty contentious” when it comes to convincing congress members to divest of legacy systems that heavily involve their districts.
Defense Systems
Air Force plans 3D scans of facilities
The Air Force wants high-resolution 3D scans of the interiors and exteriors of its facilities so it can give civil engineers as well as fire and medical responders greater insight into the condition of buildings before and during emergencies.
Policy
A US-German ‘Window of Opportunity’ Is Closing, Experts Warn
If Biden is to persuade Germany — and NATO's European allies — to take a more aggressive stance toward China, he may have to do it before Angela Merkel steps down.
Policy
Biden Nominee for Pentagon’s Top Weapons Buyer Withdraws
Michael Brown to remain at DIU for now, Pentagon says.
Policy
British Defense Secretary Vows to Fix Tank that Deafens Troops
Wallace is to meet with the CEO of General Dynamics, maker of the Ajax light tank.
Science & Tech
Plywood Satellite Cleared for Space Launch
The WISA Woodsat could reduce space debris by using materials that will burn as they fall back into Earth’s atmosphere.
Science & Tech
Army’s New Facility Aims to Speed Up Fielding Tech
Work there will support DOD’s new soldier goggles — formally known as the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
Science & Tech
Sullivan: Data Privacy Key To AI Race Against China
New privacy-protecting technologies will enable democracies to work together to win the AI race against China, says Biden’s national security advisor.
Ideas
Reduce the Pentagon’s Dependence on China by Recharging US Battery, Electronics Industry
Congress can take several steps in the 2022 authorization bill.
Science & Tech
Information Warfare Looms Larger in Russia’s New Security Strategy
Kremlin’s first update in six years decries foreign influence, calls for more Russian info ops.
Defense Systems
3D printing opens DOD to cyber risks, IG finds
Because the additive manufacturing systems were incorrectly categorized as tools, rather than IT systems, they have not been adequately protected, according to DOD’s inspector general.
Defense Systems
Pentagon eases COVID restrictions, allows 90% occupancy
The Pentagon is one step closer to returning to “normal” as it moved last Friday to allow up to 90% of personnel in the office. Social distancing and face covering requirements remain in place.
Defense Systems