Policy
‘Innovation Corps’ tech execs are in training, but don’t have assignments yet
The Army is touting the program, but still has few details on how it will actually work.
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.
Exclusive
Policy
USAF won’t resume full F-35 buys until Lockheed wrings problems from upgrade: service chief
Gen. Allvin says the decision flows from new DOD priorities.
Business
Zapping drone swarms into submission
Andy Lowery, CEO of defense startup Epirus, talks tech, a new contract, and what keeps him up at night.
Science & Tech
In a Pacific first, Army’s new launcher fires a missile at a maritime target
The Typhon was put to use during the Talisman Sabre exercise in Australia.
Business
With USAF approval, Northrop resumes work on new ICBM silos
Company is also ground-testing Golden Dome interceptors and looking to speed B-21 production.
Business
Flying boats and AI-run factories pitched at 'Reindustrialize' event
Defense tech startups showed their ideas at a conference intended to recharge U.S. manufacturing.
Business
Could modular manufacturing solve US weapons stockpile woes?
Exquisite U.S. weapons are too difficult to build at scale, report finds.
Threats
Public record contradicts US spy chief’s Russia-gate ‘conspiracy’ accusations
ODNI Gabbard says Obama-era officials said something they never said.
Business
Microsoft ends use of China-based engineers to patch DOD systems
The move comes after a ProPublica report highlighted a Microsoft program that allows foreign engineers to indirectly interact with U.S. military systems through American “escort” intermediaries.
Exclusive
Policy
Air Force will buy more KC-46s, skip competition
The service is mulling whether to move away from fixed-priced on the next buy.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon will host a ‘Top Gun’ school for Ukraine-style attack drones
The Defense Department is hoping for “American drone dominance”—but that’s easier said than done.
Business