Threats

Today's D Brief: WH to launch special Afghan evacuation; Russia’s new security strategy; Kristi Noem’s National Guard; From Iraq to an insurrection; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
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.

  • Brandi Vincent
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.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Reduce the Pentagon’s Dependence on China by Recharging US Battery, Electronics Industry

Congress can take several steps in the 2022 authorization bill.

  • Jeffrey Nadaner
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.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The D Brief: Kabul summons warlords; INDOPACOM’s China warning; Troops to Haiti?; Germany creates space command; And a bit more...

  • Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
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.

  • Lauren C. Williams, Defense Systems
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.

  • Lauren C. Williams, Defense Systems
Defense Systems

Roper named CEO of drone company Volansi

Will Roper, the former Air Force acquisition chief, has been named CEO of Volansi, a commercial drone manufacturing company.

  • Ross Wilkers, Defense Systems
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.

  • Defense Systems Staff, Defense Systems
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.

  • Patrick Tucker
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.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
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.

  • Defense One Staff
Policy

The Air & Space Brief: China rocket falls, F-16s go 3D, INDOPAC’s China concern, and more...

  • Tara Copp
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.

  • Niloofar Razi Howe
Defense Systems

Last call for 2021 innovation nominations

July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations.

  • Troy K. Schneider, Defense Systems
Threats

Today's D Brief: US Afghan commander steps down; Biden’s ransomware threats; US-French SOF deal; Hottest June ever; And a bit more.

  • Bradley Peniston and Ben Watson
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.

  • Maseh Zarif and Jane Tilles
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.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Business

Defense Business Brief: Hicks gives some insight into new Innovation Steering Group; The challenge in hiring shipbuilders; Outreach to small biotech firms and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
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