Threats

CISA vows to publish 2022 telecom-security report to get its next director confirmed

Sen. Ron Wyden has said he'll block Trump's nominee unless the report's findings are made public.

Defense Systems

After axing the M-10 tank, the Army’s not sure what happens next

The existing Bookers are heading to a depot as officials negotiate the contract cancellation.

Ideas

‘The Bomb Lady’ shows how immigrants power national defense

Just when the United States should be nurturing this source of strength, we are doing the opposite.

Defense Systems

Pentagon will ‘open the door’ to more companies for next major cloud contract

The Pentagon’s tech chief said JWCC Next will look a little different than its $9 billion predecessor.

Threats

Pentagon unaffected by latest Microsoft hack, tech chief says

DOD CIO says she's been speaking daily with Microsoft since the zero-day Sharepoint vulnerability was discovered.

Policy

CNO nominee: US must double its submarine-building capability

Adm. Caudle, a submariner, says small increases won't be good enough to meet the service’s needs and make good on the AUKUS agreement.

Defense Systems

Meet the ‘cobots’ that could lower the cost of building submarines

A rare peek at Electric Boat’s production line finds robots cutting steel—and even welding.

Science & Tech

How the White House AI plan helps, and hurts, in the race against China

While one tech advocate called the new plan “a critical component” of efforts to outpace China, another criticized it as a “Silicon Valley wishlist.”

Threats

DHS affected by Chinese hack of Microsoft product: sources

The company says several Chinese state-aligned groups have exploited the zero-day vulnerability disclosed on Saturday.