Science & Tech
For DOD, the future of large language models is smaller
Everyone loves big AI, but “maybe there is a smaller-parameter model that could run on a laptop.”
Science & Tech
Muddy wheels, foggy lenses: 25th ID tests new vehicles, drones during Philippines exercises
The Army’s Transformation-in-Contact program is tackling the climate on the next battlefield.
Policy
The DOD’s tech agency braces for 10% workforce cut
The agency hopes to bring some staff back in a “surgical rehiring,” said Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton, head of the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Policy
Pentagon accepts Qatari jet to use as Air Force One
The Air Force is preparing to award a contract to modify the luxury jet.
Policy
Space Force losing 14% of its civilian workers
That’s more than other military branches, and it means the service will end the year with nearly 1,000 fewer people than expected.
Science & Tech
3rd ID experiments with new tank formations at Germany training rotation
The Army’s first armored Transformation-in-Contact unit is integrating 3D-printed drones for greater “massing of effects.”
Science & Tech
Trump: Golden Dome to cost $175B, be ready in three years
Defense officials have said it would take at least five to seven to develop its space-based weapons.
Business
Hegseth to Air Force: Figure out how to modify Qatari jet
Converting the luxury plane into Air Force One could cost more than $1 billion, one senator said.
Threats
US Army medics prepare for war with China
Service is focused on overcoming logistical hurdles and other obstacles now so that medical professionals will be ready if they’re needed.
Policy
Special operations are becoming the Pentagon’s future ‘normal’
“SOF is floated as a one-size-fits-all solution for a lot of problems,” said one former official.
Ideas
The nation needs a ‘security clearance ready reserve'
A list of cleared, vetted people would serve as a strategic hedge against attrition, espionage and workforce volatility.
Business
Made in the USA: foreign defense companies eye bigger slice of the American pie
At a recent conference, several execs said Trump-administration turmoil hasn’t derailed plans to expand on U.S. soil.
Threats
Defense One Radio, Ep. 180: The Marine Corps in the Pacific littorals
Two generals based in Japan discuss the Corps' multiyear modernization campaign and preparations for potential conflict with China.
Threats
Army designating Reserve units for repeat deployments to INDOPACOM
The service is also looking at prepositioning equipment for troops to train on.
Policy