Science & Tech
US-made jam-resistant drones helped Ukrainians cut through Russia EW
Shield AI’s V-BATs are giving Kyiv new range, capabilities.
Threats
That F-35 that flew on after the pilot ejected? 'Pilot error' blamed
But investigators also noted multiple “aircraft electrical and display malfunctions” ahead of the crash.
Policy
Military services upping recruiting goals after rebound in 2024
Recruitment numbers are looking better after more recruiters are getting into communities.
Defense Systems
Maxar’s working on a 3D-mapping tool to replace GPS
The plan is to test and have it ready for use next year, officials said.
Threats
Russia could transfer missile tech to North Korea, ‘escalating’ threats, South Korea warns
Washington, Seoul launch cooperation efforts to meet new, shared missile threats.
Defense Systems
Who tells satellites where to take pictures? Increasingly, it’ll be robots, Maxar says
Automated scans of low-res imagery will cue high-res passes, while simulations will help manage ever-growing queues for service.
Science & Tech
Broader federal investment in quantum sensing needed to outpace China, industry report says
Fostering quantum development for a wide range of industries is the best way to answer national-security needs, they argue.
Business
Six charged with conspiring to defraud agencies with IT-contracting schemes
Defense and intelligence agencies are among those allegedly defrauded, federal investigators said—adding that more charges may be in store.
Business
Budget woes may slow Pentagon efforts to strengthen industry
The Defense Department released the first implementation plan for its defense-industry strategy.
Policy
UN cyber pact would help autocrats crush dissent, US lawmakers warn
Senators say proposed agreement would reduce privacy, increase surveillance, and legitimize censorship.
Policy
Space Force’s effort to bring in new launch providers hasn’t worked yet. Officials aren’t surprised.
SpaceX won the first set of launches in Lane 1 of NSSL Phase 3 competition.
Science & Tech
New rule aims to stop US investors from funding Chinese AI, quantum research
The new rule conscribes U.S. investment in technological areas of national-security interest.
Policy
‘Put them in trauma': A key MAGA leader’s plans for civil servants, troops, and more
Russell Vought’s plans track closely with Trump’s campaign rhetoric about using the military against domestic protesters, or what Trump has called the “enemy within.”
Threats
China's deepening telecoms hack sparks DHS probe
U.S. government officials and staff on both major presidential campaigns were targeted. One former intelligence official called the breaches “really concerning.”
Ideas
China’s chip chokepoints
The U.S. and its allies have leverage in the competition to build advanced microchips.
Threats