Defense Systems
Pentagon stands up new task force to coordinate anti-drone efforts
The Army will be in charge of the outfit, which will replace the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.
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Policy
Trump freezes most training for non-ICE federal law enforcement
The freeze, which will last through year's end, affects military police, inspectors general offices, and dozens of other agencies.
Science & Tech
DIU leader exits, leaving behind a blueprint for faster tech
Doug Beck submitted his resignation Friday.
Defense Systems
Navy ‘looking forward’ to F/A-XX builder decision, air boss says
A naval sixth-gen fighter wasn’t going to happen this year, but Congress offers a lifeline.
Policy
Trump orders up 'quick reaction force' of Guard troops for law enforcement
Executive order tasks Hegseth with standing up a novel formation for nationwide deployment.
Ideas
RIP, JCIDS. Let’s stop writing requirements and start solving problems
Time to move from procedural compliance to championing ingenuity and results.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon plan to Americanize drone warfare
At drone experiment outside Indianapolis, various elements came together to reveal the way forward.
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Defense Systems
Pentagon reductions set back critical AI-data platform
After users flocked to Advana, DOD’s AI office laid out a plan to keep it growing. Then came DOGE.
Policy
Trump officials may tell probationary employees that they were fired for cause, actually
But a new audit found that 99.5% of fired IRS probationers had received fully successful performance ratings, or no ratings at all.
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Policy
In surprise, USAF chief announces upcoming retirement
Gen. Allvin will leave about halfway through his expected term, but will stay on until a replacement is found.
Science & Tech
Pentagon readies new battery strategy amid growing drone demands
Expect the sensitive document to be released in early 2026.
Threats
Trump’s national defense strategy is focused on the homeland. So far, that has included troops in the streets.
While calling out the National Guard makes a political statement, they’re not the best means of fighting crime, CSIS’s Mark Cancian says.
Defense Systems
Can COFFEE filters calm the spectrum tug-of-war?
A DARPA project aims to help military and commercial gear squeeze more use out of hotly coveted frequencies.
Ideas
Consolidate NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM
The arbitrary division of the Western Hemisphere creates an exploitable seam we can no longer afford.
Science & Tech