Science & Tech
US issues new sanctions against Russian influence operators
State media and military are working together on a remarkably broad set of aims.
Science & Tech
Pentagon may find itself short of GPS receivers, GAO reports
More delays bedevil the two-decade effort to move to a secure signal.
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.
Science & Tech
Duct fans fly again—in drone form
Piasecki resurrects a 1950s concept to chart a new path toward uncrewed supply.
Science & Tech
Could an easy radio fix have prevented the Trump assassination attempt?
“Being able to talk to other agencies real-time certainly would assist in that response,” one official said.
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.
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
Special operators hope AI can reduce civilian deaths in combat
Automation could eventually turn “trigger-pullers into the experts that can do this,” one official said.
Science & Tech
Arrest of Telegram founder could hurt public understanding of the Ukraine war
Site is used by Russian government officials, regional officials, volunteers, and others, expert says.
Science & Tech
A group of 20-somethings built a GPS-independent drone in 24 hours—and caught the eye of US special operations forces
Here’s what that says about the new class of defense industry disruptors.
Science & Tech
Northrop shows off new digital radar tech in first flight
Breakthroughs in design for military-specific chips are ushering new capabilities.
Business
US still needs to improve monitoring of arms sent to Ukraine, GAO finds
The State Department and Defense Department aren’t communicating well about Ukraine aid. That could hurt Ukraine.
Threats
Russia is pulling some troops out of Ukraine to fight Ukrainians in Russia
But “there are also real questions about [Ukraine’s] ability to hold captured Kursk territory,” said one expert.
Policy
US, UK, Australia loosen mutual export controls
New rules may mark a “generational-level change” in allies’ industrial and technological collaboration.
Science & Tech
Two programs suggest the Pentagon is getting better at buying technology
The Maven and Collaborative Combat Aircraft efforts display real steps forward, a pair of reports say.
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