Business
SECNAV: Robots won’t replace shipbuilders, but they could make jobs ‘easier’
Phelan said shipyards should equip workers with tools like automation and robotics to boost training.
Policy
AI, satellites, and Golden Dome shine in new House-passed defense bill
The House version of the NDAA takes aim at acquisition and requirements processes that have long bedeviled both Congress and the military.
Policy
House NDAA would deepen Pentagon involvement in domestic, border operations
The House-passed version of the military policy bill makes Defense Department involvement in various domestic and law enforcement activities more permanent.
Science & Tech
Defense One Radio, Ep. 187: Tech Summit talks: The Space Rush
The third in a series of conversations from this year’s Defense One Tech Summit.
Science & Tech
The Army wants an artillery system that can run offense and defense
Fires technology is getting close to an optionally-manned common launcher, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander says.
Science & Tech
25th ID switching out Howitzers for HIMARS in Hawaii
The move is part of the Army’s transformation initiative.
Threats
Salt Typhoon hacks into National Guard systems a ‘serious escalation,’ experts warn
“All U.S. forces must now assume their networks are compromised and will be degraded,” a former Air National Guard servicemember said.
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Business
GSA hires Uber to cut travel costs for feds, military, and some contractors
The contract for Uber for Business has implications for the federal workforce at home and abroad.
Science & Tech
New partnership looks to speed delivery of nuclear submarines, other vessels
Trump met with a robotics firm aimed at accelerating U.S. ship building.
Business
Lockheed has cleared backlog of stored F-35s
The company had 72 jets stacked up due to software delays.
Policy
House NDAA draft mandates database of contractors used in covert operations
The early stage defense bill draft would create an internal list of contractor clients that assist the U.S. military in its secret operations “to facilitate deconfliction and risk assessment.”
Science & Tech
Defense One Radio, Ep. 186: Tech Summit talks: Anduril's Chris Brose
The second in a series of conversations from this year’s Defense One Tech Summit.
Policy
Trump promises Ukraine aid on Europe’s dime, with heavy penalties for Russia
Trump’s back-and-forth Ukraine policy finds solid direction.
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Defense Systems
Pentagon awards multiple companies $200M contracts for AI tools
Four tech firms just won big.
Ideas
To build 'peace through strength,' restore this pillar of US power
Administration cuts are breaking the federal-academic partnership that incubates U.S. technology and talent.
Policy