Business
Defense officials to talk acquisition, business priorities Nov. 13
Discussion will focus on priorities across each military branch.
Threats
Russia produced fake video of immigrant election fraud in Georgia, officials say
CISA is “very concerned” about the ways foreign adversaries might ramp up their efforts during the election certification period, one official said.
Threats
Defense One Radio, Ep. 165: Mark Montgomery’s insights from Ukraine
A retired U.S. admiral shares what he learned from a recent trip to the wartorn country.
Business
New solid-rocket maker aims to start production next year
Ursa Major says 3D printing will help deliver missile motors more quickly and cheaply than today’s players.
Threats
‘Every single American’ a target of election interference, former DHS official says
Adversaries have heavily accelerated efforts to sway the outcome of next week’s presidential election.
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
