Defense Systems
Marines’ 3D printing faces a ‘data problem’
The Marine Corps want to reorganize its repository of 3D printing designs and technical information into a data vault that makes it easier for the 300+ users to find the designs they need.
Science & Tech
Impersonations of Military Members on Social Media On the Rise, New Report Says
Be skeptical of that admiral who just asked you out on Twitter.
Threats
Danger from China ‘Clear and Present Already,’ INDOPACOM’s Top Intel Officer Warns
Rear admiral urges Washington policymakers to take Beijing's threats more seriously.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 85: Tech Summit, in review
From JADC2 to "tech debt," military officers and experts share their concerns about the future of national security tech policy.
Ideas
The US Desperately Needs a Civilian Cybersecurity Corps
Bipartisan legislation aims to augment the National Guard’s cyber reservists, but a wholly civilian component could be larger and more flexible.
Defense Systems
Last call for 2021 innovation nominations
July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations.
Ideas
Congress Has a Role Against China, Too
Lawmakers’ bipartisan momentum against the CCP is a good start. Here are three ideas for the way forward.
Threats
French, U.S. Special Forces Agree to Beef Up Partnership in Africa
The new agreement shows that counterterrorism will still be a top focus for the Pentagon.
Science & Tech
Biden Urges Putin to Give up Russian Ransomware Gangsters, Threatens Unspecified 'Consequences'
The President is talking tougher on Russian criminal cyber gangs, but still isn’t naming specific penalties.
Threats
Another Free-Falling Chinese Rocket Body Hit Earth Last Week
China continues to burn all the fuel in its launches, allowing the used-up rockets to fall back to Earth uncontrolled.
Threats
China’s Aggressive Data Push Worries Military Intel Officials
The AI future runs on data and the Chinese government is out for all it can get.
Business
Shipbuilder Warns of Layoffs if Biden Doesn’t Buy More Destroyers
Bath Iron Works told Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks it will need to cut its workforce by 2,500 if more ships aren’t ordered soon.
Defense Systems
Why data readiness is key to successful DOD projects
Data readiness ensures the military’s artificial intelligence programs can deliver at the speed and scale the military needs for operational advantage and increased efficiency.
Threats
Long Road Ahead for Energy Resilience of Army Installations
The service is working to make sure its bases can operate even if local utilities are down.
Ideas