Ideas
The Army Wants SBOMs—and So Should the Other Services
Software bills of materials are key to keeping track of what code is running your weapons or systems.
Policy
Lawmakers Blast TikTok CEO Over Data Privacy
At a House hearing, legislators took turns grilling Shou Chew about securing Americans’ data on the popular video-sharing app.
Science & Tech
Marine Makers: How I MEF Troops Are Putting 3D Printers to Work
From generator covers to car parts, a Marine describes how additive manufacturing helps his unit get on with its mission.
Defense Systems
The Army Is Putting All Its Network Efforts Under One Roof
By October, Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical is expected to absorb network portfolios from its sister PEO for enterprise services.
Science & Tech
'Major Technical Challenges' Hinder Path to Responsible AI, NIST Official Says
Effective AI governance starts with developing metrics for trust—and that itself is fiendishly difficult.
Science & Tech
How Elon Musk's Starlink is Still Helping Ukraine's Defenders
Portable sat-comm gear feeds drone video to artillery batteries—and more.
Business
Intelligence Agencies Seek Better Ways to Buy IT and Emerging Tech
Many contracting offices are short-staffed, even though nearly 80% of the IC's budget goes to contractors.
Defense Systems
Could the Pentagon Use a Little ChatGPT?
The Air Force’s top tech leader said the AI technology, or something like it, could help “rapidly pull together information” such as figuring out who’s in charge of an organization.
Policy
Coast Guard to Triple Western-Pacific Deployments, Policy Chief Says
The small maritime service is contending with data and connectivity challenges as it looks to expand its presence in the Pacific.
Ideas
One Year In: What Are The Lessons from Ukraine For The Future Of War?
From drones to network attacks to the LikeWar of social media, the conflict marks a turning point from old to new.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Didn't Check Risks Before Authorizing Cloud Services, IG Finds
The military branches “may be unaware of known vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks associated with operating their systems or storing their data,” the Pentagon inspector general found.
Science & Tech
Navy ‘Setting the Pace’ Among Services, Principal Cyber Advisor Says
Chris Cleary touts prototype tools and readies a new cyber plan.
Science & Tech
Can a New Information-Security Approach Save the Navy $1B a Year?
The CIO touts his Cyber Ready plan for continuous vulnerability monitoring.
Threats
US Shoots Down ‘Objects’ Off Alaska Coast, Over Canada, Lake Huron
White House was worried object on Friday posed “potential hazard to civilian air traffic.”
Policy
The Pentagon Has Unimplemented Cyber Recommendations from 2012
A new report from the Office of Inspector General points out longstanding unmet requests.
Ideas
How Digital Twinning Is Helping Improve Submarine Communications
Lessons from the challenging world of undersea operations ought to be applied across the military.
Science & Tech
New Sonar For Navy Frigates Could Turn Any Ship into Submarine Hunter, Maker Says
Thales says its Advanced Acoustic Concepts towed sensors can be installed in just two days.
Science & Tech
Air Force Wants to Add Facial Recognition to Automated Base Entrance
Scott Air Force Base is looking for verification and identification algorithms for a facial recognition pilot.
Science & Tech
How AI Could Predict The Damage to Ukraine from Russian Missiles
By training a machine-learning model on battle-damage imagery, one company aims to help understand where attacks are happening and assess damage more quickly and accurately.
Science & Tech