Threats
US resumes sending aid, intel to Ukraine; seeks ‘yes’ from Russia on ceasefire
“The ball is now in [Russia’s] court,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Threats
Experts fear cascade of nuclear proliferation as Trump shakes alliances
U.S. allies contemplate the once-unthinkable: building their own nuclear arsenals.
Science & Tech
Pentagon aims to accelerate acquisition of new tech through software-contracting change
Buyers must default to rapid-acquisition processes long used by DIU, SecDef memo orders.
Science & Tech
Pentagon to build AI for war planning in Europe and Asia
Scale AI will develop an AI tool for interactive war gaming, resource allocation, analyzing Chinese threats.
Threats
Even a brief pause in the flow of US arms and intel ‘greatly weakens’ Ukraine’s defense
White House pressure on Kyiv is making it harder on its embattled troops.
Ideas
After Oval Office disaster, Europe emerges as Ukraine’s best hope
Friday’s fiery Trump-Zelenskyy meeting sets up hard choices across the Atlantic.
Defense Systems
As space becomes more crowded, Space Force turns to AI
The newest service wants to understand where automation can augment—or even replace—humans in monitoring space for threats.
Threats
Looking to cut Pentagon costs? Start here, watchdog says
As audit fights loom, a watchdog found that DOD weapons costs are going up, not down.
Science & Tech
Hypersonics, autonomous systems top DepSecDef nom’s emerging-tech priorities
Feinberg said it’s time to “move away from expensive, overly sophisticated platforms that take years to develop.”
Policy
In Pentagon shakeup, some see bid for more secret actions, less oversight
Trump's unconventional pick for Joint Chiefs chair brings deep special-warfare experience.
Science & Tech
Defense One Radio, Ep. 173: Testing the Army’s new fighting strategy on Ukraine's doorstep
A 10th Mountain Division brigade commander talks electronic-warfare, innovation, and something he'd never experienced in the Army.
Science & Tech
Pentagon may break up tech offices in acquisition-policy shift
Shakeup may also consolidate service PEO functions and put more R&D costs on industry, a Pentagon source says.
Science & Tech
Microsoft-DARPA collaboration yields possible quantum chip breakthrough
A better way to check and store qubits could enable big applications for smarter drones, better processing, and doing much more with less.
Policy
Pentagon officials are bracing for Musk's DOGE
SecDef hints at pushback, but others worry about the team's record of breaking into databases and making hasty cuts.
Business
With IVAS takeover, Anduril looks to build out human-machine ‘ecosystem’
Microsoft takes back seat as defense-tech firm proclaims a “new path in human augmentation.”
Threats
‘Ceasefire’ or no, Ukraine says it still needs weapons
As Trump announces plans to negotiate, Russia has committed thousands of ceasefire violations—in Ukraine alone.
Threats
Gutting of USAID is making it harder to monitor aid sent abroad, watchdog says
Agency’s IG says locking staff out increases the risk of funds going to “U.S.-designated terrorist organizations.”
Science & Tech
L3 unveils new low-bandwidth, high-autonomy drone swarm tech
The new program could allow operators to manage hundreds—and eventually thousands—of drones.
Policy
Hegseth: Pentagon must return to long-term planning against strategic adversaries
In a Pentagon town hall, new defense secretary vowed to make longer-term plans, deploy tech faster, and have fewer flag officers and smaller staffs.
Business