Policy
US force in Syria is larger than previously known, Pentagon says
Military operations against ISIS are increasing, along with diplomatic outreach to the new government.
Threats
Pentagon’s annual China-power report notes nuclear, influence threats—but also corruption
New edition takes note of intelligentized warfare, cognitive domain operations.
Science & Tech
US has the tech to down Jersey drones—but not the policy, officials say
One maker of counter-drone tech says it’s ready to “shoot down whatever is going overhead.”
Threats
As Trump pushes ceasefire talks, Ukrainians push back with conditions
One Ukrainian lawmaker says Kyiv needs security guarantees and promised weapons.
Science & Tech
Are AI defense firms about to eat the Pentagon?
Competitors are becoming collaborators in the industry’s hottest segment.
Science & Tech
Defense officials hopeful incoming administration keeps funding cutting-edge tech
Amid competing priorities, they pitched dual-use research as key to competing with China.
Threats
US strikes ISIS in Syria as Assad regime falls
“The future here will be written by Syrians,” a White House official told reporters.
Threats
‘Multi-headed monster’: Biden, Trump officials address China-Russia-Iran coordination
U.S. officials say adversaries' cooperation shows their weakness, not their strength.
Threats
Russia in talks to send fighter jets to North Korea, INDOPACOM says
U.S. should continue to build deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region, Paparo says.
Business
Can OpenAI power military drone defenses? New partnership with Anduril offers clues
Partnership aims to help operators “assess drone threats more quickly and accurately.”
Policy
Could Trump’s pick for Pentagon No. 2 accelerate DOD’s hypersonic efforts?
Stephen Feinberg has an impressive business record and deep industry ties.
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Science & Tech
New AI tool for air defense takes on advanced missiles and drone swarms
The future of air defense is a lot more complex than radar bleeps.
Threats
Ceasefire in place, Biden signals optimism for broader Middle East peace
What does that mean for Gaza and the future of the region?
Threats
Russian submarine tech could help China outpace US: INDOPACOM
Moscow could also give sub and missile know-how to North Korea, Adm. Paparo said.
Threats
What does Russia’s launch of an ‘experimental’ weapon at Ukraine mean for allies?
The new missile “would certainly be a hard thing to defend against,” one expert said.
Defense Systems
DIU orders software to drive massive drone swarms
The software glue holding the Replicator effort together is beginning to harden.
Threats
Russian nuclear doctrine change does not indicate imminent attack, Pentagon says
While the Kremlin’s broadening of nuclear posture seems alarming, experts say future escalation could take a different path.
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Science & Tech
New rocket startup debuts with supersonic flight
A new rocket drone could shake up the hypersonic game.
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