Policy
The defense industrial base is 'in crisis,' expert tells Hill panel
The defense establishment is not equipped to develop, acquire and onboard emerging technologies at scale, according to a draft report from the Pentagon.
Policy
Pentagon presses Congress to enable AUKUS' next stage
AI-powered subhunters, quantum gear among areas for cooperation under 'Pillar Two' of the trilateral tech-research pact.
Business
NATO innovation accelerator announces first class of startups to get help
The alliance is looking to support tech development on the European side of the Atlantic.
Defense Systems
A key Pentagon data link can now talk to satellites—but not in the USA
A Link 16-to-space demonstration abroad went well. Could FAA approval for domestic tests be next?
Science & Tech
L3Harris eyes 2025 for F-16 EW production
Viper Shield will enable international customers to detect more than one enemy.
Science & Tech
New chip coated with man-made diamonds promises smaller, more powerful radars
Diamonds aren’t just forever. They’re also a great conductor of heat.
Science & Tech
US says it won’t tell space-imagery companies to stop showing Gaza photos
But the satellite firms may be slowing the release of imagery anyway.
Science & Tech
Soldiers' winning idea hides friendly radio calls in a sea of noise
Innovation competition draws new devices and new methods to a showdown in Hawaii.
Threats
To solve national security problems, the US may have to rethink higher education
Advanced STEM degrees take too much time and cost too much, said the former science and tech head at Homeland Security.
Science & Tech
Only 3D printing can get the Navy’s submarine plan back on track, admiral says
U.S. cannot build and support the subs it needs “without going to additive manufacturing.”
Science & Tech
Microchip breakthrough may reshape the future of AI
IBM’s new NorthPole may enable smarter, more efficient, network-independent devices that may even help the U.S. win the microchip war against China.
Science & Tech
Predictive policing software terrible at predicting crimes
A software company sold a New Jersey police department an algorithm that was right less than 1% of the time.
Science & Tech
Navy’s 2-year-old robot task force eyes more AI
A 4th Fleet version of TF59 is in the works, and its lessons are headed to the Pacific as well.
Defense Systems
How the Pentagon’s big tech bets could suffer from a continuing resolution
Anything that needs new money to start or scale could see delays—including the Air Force’s quest to develop robot wingmen.
Defense Systems
Connect everything? Leaders need to get specific first
Hazy visions of data flowing seamlessly around the battlefield won’t get the job done, says the Air Force general for C2 systems.
Science & Tech
New board will help Navy ‘absorb’ new tech into real-world ops
Science and Technology Board will examine “issues posed by the development of generative artificial intelligence”—like ChatGPT—as well as a range of other technologies.
Science & Tech
Air Force eyes supply missions for its first electric air taxi
Joby Aviation delivered its battery-powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to Edwards AFB in California.
Science & Tech
Boeing is using Fortnite’s game engine to upgrade B-52s
Will this “hyper-realistic” modeling tool help get the program a Victory Royale?
Science & Tech
Ukraine downed a hypersonic missile with a Patriot. What that says about the future of weapons
Weapons makers say the Pentagon has made progress on innovation, but still has work to do.
Defense Systems