Business
Task orders and bottlenecks: how the largest US shipbuilder is putting AI to work
HII thinks AI will speed up production in several ways.
Threats
Defense One Radio, Ep. 193: How drone warfare is changing
A researcher unpacks recent adaptations in drone technology after more than three years of Russia's ongoing Ukraine invasion.
Threats
China is working to weaken Palau, the island nation’s president says
The western Pacific country is one of only a handful that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Policy
‘The homeland is in the Pacific’
INDOPACOM commander says he's unconcerned about Washington's shift in attention.
Policy
‘Whole-of-nation’ effort needed to deter nation-state hackers, new White House cyber director says
The U.S. “must send a message this behavior is unacceptable” and will come at a cost, Sean Cairncross said.
Policy
Supreme Court is asked to allow White House to block $4B in foreign aid
A lower court held that the move deprives Congress of its constitutional power of the purse.
Defense Systems
Anduril and Palantir-backed startup Rivet go head-to-head in soldier virtual display competition
The Army awarded more than $350M for the Soldier Borne Mission Command program this month.
Defense Systems
Marines press ahead with JLTV purchase after Army quits program
Higher prices are expected once the larger service cancels its contract to buy the Humvee replacement.
Ideas
A killing at sea marks America’s descent into lawless power
The peremptory strike on a speedboat is a warning to all who serve. Remember your oath.
Business
Army picks startup Rivet to build AI-enabled soldier glasses
Anduril and Meta will also reportedly team up to make a prototype.
Science & Tech
Air Force debuts pilotless cargo flights in the Pacific
The service incorporated remotely-operated flights into its massive REFORPAC exercise as it aims to make cargo flights cheaper.
Threats
The big threat left out of Xi’s parade: China’s weaponized AI startups
After militarizing civilian ships, China’s doing the same with dual-use AI companies.
Ideas
The National Defense Strategy still matters. Let’s get it right
There is no substitute for comprehensive written guidance that outlines an administration’s vision for national defense.
Policy
Report: Federal agencies have deployed nearly 33,000 employees to assist ICE
Only around 15% of employees working on immigration enforcement are full-time immigration enforcement staff.
Policy