Policy
‘A War On Two Fronts’: Ukraine Takes On Corruption As It Fights Russia
Can the Pentagon’s inspector general satisfy skeptics while still rooting out corruption?
Policy
Treasury Aims To Halt Russian Smuggling, Sanctions Evasion
Russia’s smuggling efforts are providing diminishing returns, Treasury Department officials say.
Science & Tech
The Navy Wants Drones to Counter China’s Gray-Zone Moves
CNO says the upcoming 4th Fleet experiments will inform an eventual move into Indo-Pacific operations.
Science & Tech
What’s Next in US Hypersonic Efforts as Air Force Shelves ARRW
The service will focus on a potentially cheap scramjet as research continues in other services.
Threats
Treasury Sanctions Arms Dealer Who Attempted to Broker Deals Between North Korea and Russia
A new class of “merchants of death” may be emerging from the Russian war on Ukraine
Science & Tech
How Self-Flying F-16s Will Enable Future Fighter Drones
The Air Force’s Venom project aims to use test data to train an AI engine that can be widely used.
Science & Tech
Soldiers Can Now Steer Robot Dogs With Brain Signals
A small sensor tucked neatly behind the ear allowed soldiers to mentally guide robotic quadrupeds.
Science & Tech
The Air Force Is Rebuilding Its Pacific Plans Around the B-21
A “daily flyer” bomber that’s also an intel-and-communications hub will make the entire service less vulnerable in a potential war with China, officials say.
Science & Tech
Don’t Expect Navy Robots In South China Sea Anytime Soon, CNO Says
Navy pursues big AI ambitions with gradual approach.
Business
Pentagon Mobilized to Support Tech Startups After Bank Failure
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank presents the Defense Department with warnings—and opportunities.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Requests Science & Tech Research Boost, But China Remains Ahead
Beijing funds much S&T research outside formal military channels.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War
Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.
Threats
TikTok, COVID, and Chips: Senators and Intelligence Community Reinforce Diverse Threats Posed by China
During an annual hearing on the biggest threats to the United States, senators and top intelligence officials discussed China’s growing non-military influence.
Science & Tech
Foreign Governments Are Still Targeting Americans on Social Media, NSA Says
U.S. government efforts to stem these infowar efforts are meeting resistance.
Science & Tech
The Reaper UAV Is Getting Its Own Drone Swarm
Air Force special operators are rigging the venerable uncrewed aircraft with an ISR swarm that may take just one person to control.
Science & Tech
Come Test Your Gear Against Russian Forces, Ukrainians Urge US Defense Firms
That’s just one request by special operators at a SOF conference in Florida.
Science & Tech
Come Test Your Gear Against Russian Forces, Ukrainians Urge US Defense Firms
That’s just one request by special operators at a SOF conference in Florida.
Science & Tech
DARPA To Launch High-Speed, No-Runway Aircraft Program
Will it be a helicopter? A seaplane? Or a whole new thing?
Policy