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.
Ideas
We Missed Social Media’s Dark Side. Let’s Be Smarter about the Metaverse
Think hard about the national-security implications of immersive virtual worlds.
Policy
Expect Pentagon's Cyber-Worker Strategy 'Any Day Now'
Plan aims to attract smart, effective people, in part by reducing education and certification requirements.
Threats
'Incredibly Hard': US Forces Prep for Winter Combat
As the Arctic gains importance and great-power competition expands the battlefield, more soldiers and Marines are learning to fight in the cold.
Ideas
When Lippy Generals Challenge Civilian Control
Was Air Force Gen. Minihan’s memo dangerous or just dumb?
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Business
Memo Details Effort to Boost Production of Weapons Sent to Ukraine
The Pentagon's top buyer offers a “targeted list” of weapons to help solve a problem decades in the making.
Threats
F-22 Shoots Down Chinese Balloon Off Coast of South Carolina
It appears the Raptor just got its first air-to-air kill.
Policy
The Pentagon Has Unimplemented Cyber Recommendations from 2012
A new report from the Office of Inspector General points out longstanding unmet requests.
Policy
House Republicans Vote to Turn Back Time on Telework
The SHOW UP Act would require federal agencies to revert to their pre-pandemic telework policies.
Defense Systems
Tougher Cybersecurity Rules May Be More than a Year Away—But Don’t Wait to Get Ready
Contractors should prepare for independent checks on their data systems, and maybe more reporting requirements as well.
Defense Systems
DOD Should Map the Competing Incentives that Hinder Innovation, Says Air Force 3-Star
That might point the way to needed cultural and structural changes, the service’s strategy-and-requirements leader told the Defense Innovation Board.
Ideas
Want More Innovation? Get Out of Your Office and Talk to People
Advice from a former leader of the U.S. Army’s Rapid Equipping Force.
Policy
Left in Limbo, a Handful of Biden’s Defense Picks Await Senate Action
Four nominees—all people of color—received committee approval months ago but have yet to get a Senate vote.
Business
Expect Big Replenishment Orders Soon, Army Tells Industry
February and March should bring contracts to replace weapons sent to Ukraine, acquisition chief says.
Policy
When May a Robot Kill? New DOD Policy Tries to Clarify
An updated policy tweaks wording in a bid to dispel confusion.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon’s Innovation Shop Wants More Influence in 2023
The agency wants to be part of program executives’ acquisition strategies and to spread more commercial-based tech across the department.
Policy
Germany Resists US, Allied Pressure to Allow Leopard 2 Tanks to Go to Ukraine
German, U.S. officials deny that Berlin would relent if the Pentagon donates Abrams tanks.
Policy
