Defense Systems
AF Academy urgently needs IT modernization, superintendent says
Unless the Air Force can upgrade the IT infrastructure at the Air Force Academy, the school’s accreditation could be in jeopardy, according to Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, the academy's superintendent.
Threats
Defense Innovation Unit Launched 23 Projects Last Year, Up One-Third
The group also sent 11 capabilities to Defense Department partners, according to its annual report.
Business
AI-Powered Drones Emerge as R&D Priority for Boeing
As the company cuts costs in other areas, a new drone flew for the first time last week.
Science & Tech
Key Elements Expected This Year for Pentagon’s Link-Everything Effort
A second NORTHCOM experiment aims to prove out various concepts for JADC2.
Threats
Militias in Iraq Provide Security, Wield Political Power, and May Be Tearing the Country Apart
The top U.S. commander there said Iraq may be headed for another civil war if the government can’t firm up control.
Policy
US Unprepared for AI Competition with China, Commission Finds
Retaining the current dwindling edge will take White House leadership and a substantial investment, according to the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
Ideas
Why Invest in Hypersonic Technology?
Weapons aren’t the endgame. Hypersonic aircraft are next.
Ideas
A Solid Plan to Compete with China in Artificial Intelligence
The NSCAI’s new report should also be taken as the first plank in a national technology strategy.
Ideas
A Salami Slice for Taiwan’s Security
The U.S. can put a revisionist tactic to its own use in the Western Pacific.
Ideas
Modeling Software Once Led Us to the Precipice of Nuclear War. What Will AI Do?
The Pentagon must heed the lessons of RYAN and Able Archer amid its artificial-intelligence aspirations.
Ideas
Space Force Should Embrace the Natural Inclusivity of Space Nerds
It would make the nascent service better at many things, including recruiting.
Business
Air Force General: If US Doesn’t Hurry to Build New Fighter, China Will
A test version of the highly classified Next Generation Air Dominance aircraft flew last year.
Policy
Khashoggi Report Blames MBS; Biden Skips Sanctions For Crown Prince
Punishing MBS would put the United States in a “hostile” position with Riyadh, an administration official told reporters.
Science & Tech
Hyten: US Must Broaden Its Strategic Deterrence Concept — and Keep Its ICBMs
The Joint Chiefs vice chair said a “new strategic defense review” should take account of communications and sensors.
Ideas