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With Ukraine Set to Get Another Weapon from Its Wish List, Democrats Push for More
Rep. Jason Crow calls for more tanks to Ukraine—and maybe non-combatant military observers.
Biden Picks Changemaking Air Force Chief as Next Top Military Officer
Gen. CQ Brown instituted the “agile combat employment” concept and the “Accelerate Change or Lose” doctrine.
F-35 Program Completes Band-Aid Fix for Engine
All jets had received the modification earlier this month, but the Pentagon is still trying to figure out why a mysterious vibration is happening.
White House Releases Guidelines for Responsible AI Development
The Biden administration lists its priorities for federal R&D in artificial intelligence—and asks for suggestions about allaying the risks.
F-16s Would Make No ‘Fundamental Change’ in Ukraine’s War Effort, USAF Secretary Says
Biden’s decision to start training Ukrainian pilots on the jet is more about setting up Kyiv’s long-term capabilities, Kendall said.
Army Mulls 10-20% Cut to Special Operations Forces
Lawmakers and Army officials have discussed cuts through decade’s end, including to Green Berets, psyops, and enablers.
Hypersonics, Nukes Top House Lawmaker’s Priorities List
But markups at Doug Lamborn’s HASC strategic forces panel are on hold amid threats to force a U.S. default.
Fill the Job of National Cyber Director, Lawmakers Urge Biden
The previous director left nearly three months ago, just before the administration released its national cyber strategy.
Will SecAF’s Budget-Flexibility Proposal Die on the Hill?
Frank Kendall wants Congress to allow service secretaries to launch new efforts as threats arise, not when budget season rolls around.
NATO Details Defense Plans—And Reiterates Call for More Member Spending
One leader said the updated plans help make the case for nations to meet the 2%-of-GDP guidelines.
Bipartisan Group Aims to Fix ‘Hopelessly Obsolete’ Classification System
Legislation aims to reduce over-classification and the mishandling of secrets.
It's Official: No More COVID Vaccine Mandate for Pentagon Workers and Contractors
The move comes just days before the end of the public health emergency for COVID.
Space Force Hopes to Recoup Costs of Commercial Launches
A law that limits launch fees is under reconsideration as more private companies use government facilities to send rockets skyward.
Where’d the Money Go? Lawmakers Press Air Force on Planned Radar Plane
Congress approved $200 million last year to get the first E-7s faster. That’s not happening.
As Pressure Builds, US Keeps Mum on Ukraine’s Cluster-Munitions Request
Proponents and military leaders note their tactical benefits, but strategic concerns may quash the deal.
Special Operations Seeks 20% R&D Budget Bump
Collaborative autonomy and better contested communications top the wish list, while supply-chain risk becomes a top concern.
DHS Is Trying to Predict How AI Will Be Used for Harm
The coming inclusion of AI in critical infrastructure will open new and ill-understood vulnerabilities, the agency's Science and Technology Directorate leader says.
US Space Command Wants Red Phones With China, Russia
Global norms and mil-to-mil hotlines are urgently needed as the prospects for war in space rise.
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