Defense Systems
‘Moneyball’ for gun crews: Surprising data have Army division reshaping its gunnery training
You can spot a proficient crew with less shooting than you think.
Policy
Trump says NATO members should spend 3% on defense. Alliance official: ‘Yes’
Spending will have to rise to deliver needed capability, a NATO policy leader said.
Defense Systems
NSA’s China-focused ‘innovation pipeline’ targets economic imbalances
A new pilot program crowdsources ideas from analysts to scope out U.S. vulnerabilities.
Business
RTX fined $200M for exporting defense tech to China, Russia, Iran
Among other violations, employees traveled abroad with unauthorized technical data about U.S. aircraft and other weapons.
Policy
European officials vow to boost defense production, but some worry it won’t be enough
Security elites gathering in Prague say it’s time for Europe to step up military support for Ukraine…and Europe.
Defense Systems
US efforts to stop Chinese hackers haven’t been fully effective, FBI official says
Taking a more offensive approach against the hacking collective may risk escalation with China, a senior intelligence official said Wednesday.
Business
Pentagon keeping $5M per jet until Lockheed finishes F-35 upgrade
Lockheed issues small upgrade to TR-3, but full capability remains some time away.
Threats
US falling dangerously behind China on GPS development: Pentagon’s former space-policy leader
The Pentagon needs other position-navigation-timing systems if it loses connection to GPS satellites.
Policy
The agency that dared not speak its name is launching a podcast
The NSA's "No Such Podcast" will interview agency experts in a bid to raise its public profile.
Ideas
The Navy wants industry’s help to reduce sustainment costs
The Secretary of the Navy explains what his department wants from—and, if necessary, what it will do to—its contractors.
Policy
Trump calls federal workforce 'crooked,' vows to hold them 'accountable'
In an interview, the former president appeared to broaden his disdain for political appointees to federal workers in general.
Policy
US intelligence agencies seek closer partnerships with private sector
The nation's top intelligence director outlined a list of new and expanded initiatives.
Science & Tech
Ukraine’s F-16s are fighting with help from a USAF electronic-warfare unit
A U.S. Air Force squadron reprogrammed the jets' EW gear before delivery—and expects to upgrade them as needed.
Threats
Old-school soldiers prove they can still beat tech-heavy troops
Deep in the Louisiana woods, the U.S. Army's “Ghost” unit showed that doing the basics well can still turn the tide.
Science & Tech
Special operators hope AI can reduce civilian deaths in combat
Automation could eventually turn “trigger-pullers into the experts that can do this,” one official said.
Business