Policy
Biden's NSA May Face Legal Fight Over Trump-Installed Lawyer
Acting SecDef Miller warns firing Michael Ellis could bring new allegations of unfair retaliation.
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Air Force Recommends Space Command Move to Alabama
With one week left on the job, Secretary Barrett picked Huntsville. The decision, however, is not final.
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New Destroyer, Armed With Lasers and Hypersonic Missiles, Envisioned as Navy’s Future Centerpiece
U.S. admirals made the case for the new ship during a virtual conference this week.
Threats
It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS
There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.
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US Space Force Becomes 18th Member of US Intelligence Community
Growing threats to U.S. space assets require more intelligence collaboration, senior official says.
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Inside the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Quantum Lab
Basic science, practical engineering — and an attempt to focus on the most productive lines of effort.
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Aging ICBMs Must Be Replaced, Not Refurbished, STRATCOM Chief Says
Even the people who once knew how to fix them are “not alive anymore,” Richard says.
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Two-Thirds of DOD’s Major IT Projects Are Behind Schedule, GAO Found
Defense officials say lack of talent is slowing the adoption of cybersecurity best practices.
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In Europe, US Air Force Brings Back Cold War Mobility Concept
The shift from countering terrorists to Russia is also bringing cutting-edge fighter-jet simulators.
Policy
Trump Officials Deliver Plan to Split Up Cyber Command, NSA
An end to the “dual hat” arrangement has been debated for years — but the timing raises questions. The plan requires Milley's certification to move ahead.
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Amid Massive Hack, Lawmakers Urge Trump to Sign Defense Bill with New Cybersecurity Legislation
As the government scrambles to understand the widening compromise, legislation to shore up the nation’s cyber defenses sits unsigned on the President’s desk.
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The Air Force Used AI to Operate the Radar on a U-2 Spy Plane
Officials tout ARTUµ algorithm as a step toward a “new era of warfare.”
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National Guard Helping to Roll Out COVID Vaccine
Guardsman will divvy up some vaccine batches, backfill medical staff in nursing homes and prisons.
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The Pentagon Is Ill-Organized to Improve Its Use of Electromagnetic Spectrum, GAO Says
Old ways and means are quickly becoming obsolete — but spectrum issues remain everyone’s second job.
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US Military Starts Vaccinating Troops, Behind Russia and China
DOD has picked 16 sites for a “controlled pilot” COVID vaccination program.
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The Future Of Flight Training Is A Gamer Headset That Watches You Play
Google and other companies are helping design a smarter, cheaper way to produce aviators.
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AI Is Reshaping the US Approach to Gray-Zone Ops
Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools aren’t just for big hot wars, but also for places where the battle lines aren’t clear.
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‘Artificial Skin’ May One Day Make Troops Invisible, Even to Heat Sensors
Small interconnected panels mimic the color and temperature of their environment, similar to an octopus
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Why Data Privacy Is Crucial to Fighting Disinformation
Information collected as we go about our daily lives can be weaponized into influence operations that are harder to detect.
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