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Defense officials hopeful incoming administration keeps funding cutting-edge tech
Amid competing priorities, they pitched dual-use research as key to competing with China.
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US strikes ISIS in Syria as Assad regime falls
“The future here will be written by Syrians,” a White House official told reporters.
Threats
‘Multi-headed monster’: Biden, Trump officials address China-Russia-Iran coordination
U.S. officials say adversaries' cooperation shows their weakness, not their strength.
Threats
Russia in talks to send fighter jets to North Korea, INDOPACOM says
U.S. should continue to build deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region, Paparo says.
Business
Can OpenAI power military drone defenses? New partnership with Anduril offers clues
Partnership aims to help operators “assess drone threats more quickly and accurately.”
Policy
Could Trump’s pick for Pentagon No. 2 accelerate DOD’s hypersonic efforts?
Stephen Feinberg has an impressive business record and deep industry ties.
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Science & Tech
New AI tool for air defense takes on advanced missiles and drone swarms
The future of air defense is a lot more complex than radar bleeps.
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Ceasefire in place, Biden signals optimism for broader Middle East peace
What does that mean for Gaza and the future of the region?
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Russian submarine tech could help China outpace US: INDOPACOM
Moscow could also give sub and missile know-how to North Korea, Adm. Paparo said.
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What does Russia’s launch of an ‘experimental’ weapon at Ukraine mean for allies?
The new missile “would certainly be a hard thing to defend against,” one expert said.
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DIU orders software to drive massive drone swarms
The software glue holding the Replicator effort together is beginning to harden.
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Russian nuclear doctrine change does not indicate imminent attack, Pentagon says
While the Kremlin’s broadening of nuclear posture seems alarming, experts say future escalation could take a different path.
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Science & Tech
New rocket startup debuts with supersonic flight
A new rocket drone could shake up the hypersonic game.
Policy
Biden allows Ukraine to use ATACMS to strike Russia
The move comes after what one former Ukrainian official called a “a significant and extremely painful delay.”
Threats
‘Extraordinarily dangerous’: Intelligence community insiders warn against Trump’s DNI pick
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has a “history of irresponsibly promoting misinformation,” said one official.
Science & Tech
Newest Replicator drones proven on battlefields of Ukraine
Electronic warfare-resilient drones and software integration will play a key role in the next phase of the Pentagon’s effort.
Policy
Trump’s climate skepticism could hurt military operations
Proposals to “dismantle” NOAA and roll back energy efforts pose “a huge risk,” said one expert.
Policy
How Trump may shake up DOD: an insider’s view
An interview with Christopher Miller, the acting SecDef-turned-Project 2025 co-author.
