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Putin has ‘Made the Decision’ to Attack Ukraine, Biden Says
Amid shelling, Ukrainian, U.S., and allied leaders derided Moscow over a series of highly unconvincing PR stunts.
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US Companies Warned to Prepare for Russian Cyber Attacks
DOJ’s Lisa Monaco warns industry to harden defenses; Ukraine’s foreign weapons systems are a likely target for Russian hackers.
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Satellite Images and Experts Challenge Russian Withdrawal Claims
Photos show attack helicopters, jets, troops moving toward forward positions near Ukraine in the midst of aggressive legislative actions in the Russian assembly.
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Drones Shooting Microwave Rays Could Be the Drone Killers of Tomorrow
Moving away from vacuum tubes is making microwave weapons smaller and smarter.
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Just Whom Would a Russian 'False Flag' Operation Seek to Convince?
Russians themselves are likely the main target of the recent crescendo of disinformation, mostly from Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine.
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The Near Future of Military Autonomy Isn’t Robotanks, But ‘Microservices’
Instead of commanding killer robots, most troops will get helping hands from things like driving assistance software.
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Mike Bloomberg Named Chair of Defense Innovation Board
The former New York City mayor and billionaire replaces Mark Sirangelo.
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Autonomous Black Hawk Tests Will Pave the Way For Future Unmanned Missions
Software once designed to be a digital co-pilot is taking the wheel.
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China Wants to Own the Hypersonic ‘Domain,’ DOD Official Says
While the United States focuses on highly maneuverable missiles, China aims to control all of “near space.”
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‘Every Window Will Shoot’: Experts Lay Out Potential Ukraine Conflict Scenarios
If the Kremlin decides to push across the border, it has widely varying options.
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SecDef Austin Summons Hypersonics CEOs
Pentagon meeting set for next week in race to outpace China and Russia.
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New Report Offers Glimpse Of How AI Will Remake Spywork
AI could accelerate intelligence use, if the government can get out of the way, new report says
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The US and China Could Soon Be In Race For Nuclear-Powered Satellites
An idea from the 1960s has found new backers.
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Impressed by 2022’s Record Research Budget? Wait ‘Til Next Year, DOD Undersecretary Says
Heidi Shyu says lawmakers are eager to fund Pentagon’s tech priorities.
Policy
US 'Unequivocal’ to Russia on Right of Ukraine, Others, to Join NATO
U.S. diplomats rejected Moscow's demand that Kiev be forever barred from the Western alliance.
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Common Office Desk Phone Could Be Leaking Info to Chinese Government, Report Alleges
Phones by Yealink have been observed sending encrypted messages to Chinese servers three times a day.
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White House: Russia Stepping Up Disinformation In Possible Invasion Prelude
U.S. sees rising likelihood of Russian military action against Ukraine, promises strong response.
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Air Force Breakthrough Brings Space-Based Solar Power One Step Closer
Tomorrow’s remote military bases could be powered by a light-to-microwave tile that just passed a key test.
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One Social-Media ‘Like’ Doesn’t Say Much About a Potential Extremist
Data from open-source social media is generally only helpful in combination with other information.
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