Policy
Why Ukraine and Estonia are embracing government by AI
They see it as key to keeping their societies safe.
Threats
‘Shoot down Russian, drones, period!’ Europe’s noisy effort to unify against Russia
The NATO meeting this week highlighted tensions within the alliance—and a recognition that such tensions are exactly what Putin wants.
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Science & Tech
Startup aims to reinvent battlefield medicine for the drone era
High-intensity conflict will require better connected, more defendable field hospitals for longer term care.
Science & Tech
Inside Europe's crash effort to create a 'drone wall'
More sensors, more maneuverable, less expensive: How the Ukraine war is shaping the future of drone air defense.
Threats
NATO members say they’re confident, mostly coordinated on how to deal with Russian drone threats
Alliance nations are working to do more together to counter increasing Russian air threats—and downplaying the possibility of a U.S. force reduction in Europe.
Threats
Inside NATO’s response to Russia’s violation of Estonian airspace
Russia’s increasing violations of NATO met with new radars, missiles, “calm heads.”
Threats
NATO will ‘not hesitate’ to act if Russian threats continue, says Estonian defense minister
An alliance declaration about increased air defenses for Eastern Europe is expected on Tuesday.
Science & Tech
How the rapid pace of AI connects to China’s threats toward Taiwan
A hearing Wednesday explored why Taiwanese chips are more prized than ever.
Business
The Pentagon’s new startup focus is pushing established companies to try new strategies
Older firms are finding ways to partner with tomorrow’s defense stars.
Threats
Russian drone over Romania is an early test of NATO’s ‘Eastern Sentry’ operation
New campaign aims for a more integrated and comprehensive response to Moscow’s incursions, officials said.
Business
This Ukrainian startup has re-invented drone swarming
Collaborative drone swarms that bring together kamikaze drones and wheeled robot grenade launchers could be coming to a battlefield near you.
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Policy
ODNI expected to shrink counterintelligence, counterterror centers
The steps are the latest that several current and former officials say are leaving the U.S. more vulnerable.
Business
Army picks startup Rivet to build AI-enabled soldier glasses
Anduril and Meta will also reportedly team up to make a prototype.
Threats
The big threat left out of Xi’s parade: China’s weaponized AI startups
After militarizing civilian ships, China’s doing the same with dual-use AI companies.
Science & Tech
Ukraine’s milestone shows drones prevent defeat, but don’t secure victory
Drone innovation is speeding up, but war has not followed. Is this the future?
Business
Test your arms and gear in Ukraine, NATO’s military chief urges companies
“Find the right partners,” said Gen. Grynkewich, “and get up there and do some real-world testing.”
Science & Tech
DIU leader exits, leaving behind a blueprint for faster tech
Doug Beck submitted his resignation Friday.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon plan to Americanize drone warfare
At drone experiment outside Indianapolis, various elements came together to reveal the way forward.
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Defense Systems
Pentagon reductions set back critical AI-data platform
After users flocked to Advana, DOD’s AI office laid out a plan to keep it growing. Then came DOGE.
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