Business
The big loophole allowing Russia to access US chips? China
“You can’t trust them,” one lawmaker admonished chipmaker execs.
Policy
Moscow’s Iranian-missile deal draws Western sanctions
Arrangement reveals depth of the countries’ relationship—and of the “supply challenges that Russia is facing,” one official said.
Threats
Why there’s no easy answer to Russia’s glide bombs
Allies are still discussing how to counter them, with officials indicating that Ukrainian drone attacks may be the best bet.
Threats
US announces steps to disrupt Russian election-influence campaign
The effort includes sanctions, web-domain seizures, and today's indictments of two Russian state media employees.
Policy
Trump says NATO members should spend 3% on defense. Alliance official: ‘Yes’
Spending will have to rise to deliver needed capability, a NATO policy leader said.
Business
RTX fined $200M for exporting defense tech to China, Russia, Iran
Among other violations, employees traveled abroad with unauthorized technical data about U.S. aircraft and other weapons.
Policy
European officials vow to boost defense production, but some worry it won’t be enough
Security elites gathering in Prague say it’s time for Europe to step up military support for Ukraine…and Europe.
Science & Tech