Ideas
Russia has moved past ‘hybrid war.’ Why hasn’t Washington?
Europe is adapting to Moscow’s increasingly brazen and kinetic operations. The US should catch up.
Ideas
US withdrawal won’t end the region’s ISIS dilemma
Iraq, Syria, and their regional partners must cooperate to replace what U.S. troops once provided.
Threats
Marines fielding new tech for prolonged medical care on the battlefield
Mobile blood refrigeration, ultrasounds, and power generation will keep troops alive beyond the “golden hour.”
Policy
The real job of the Army’s new ‘robotics technicians’ is constant adaptation
The age of battlefield autonomy demands more than just drone pilots and mechanics, Special Forces’ training chief says.
Ideas
The lack of a shared lexicon is undermining responsible AI-military integration
We need a common way to talk about military AI—across services, agencies, and indeed, the world.
Business
Fast-flying Shahed drones spur new class of interceptors
Drone tech company Powerus eyes rocket or jet-powered interceptors as the next product target.
Ideas
The most important alliances will lead to critical minerals
In the 21st century, geopolitical and economic advantage will depend on forging new links in strong supply chains.
Threats
Meet the agency using AI to screen grant applicants for links to potential adversaries
The Transportation Department is deepening its background checks on people and organizations that apply for research grants.
Policy
Hegseth, service secretaries discuss ‘generational change’ of Autonomous Warfare Command
Each of the services will also stand up a component command, defense secretary said.
Threats
Trump admin's retreat from foreign-influence fight is weakening US defenses, sources say
States and industry report getting less help from the federal government ahead of the midterms—even as AI gives foreign operatives a boost.
Science & Tech
Army converts Futures and Concepts Command to Futures and Autonomy Command
Officials released more details about its component organization under the Defense Department’s new Autonomous Warfare Command.
Threats
FBI disrupts North Korean 'laptop farms' used to fund weapons programs
Agents seized nearly 190 laptops across Texas in a crackdown on fraudulent remote workers.
Defense Systems
Army re-evaluating munitions procurement goals as Iran war continues
Buying more Patriot missiles is a top priority, the Army’s fires acquisition boss said.
Science & Tech
Army plans ‘rodeo’ to round up supply-chain problems
The service’s “biggest acquisition program” is fostering new companies, acting secretary says.
Threats
US Army to stage counter-drug training exercises in South America
Western Hemisphere Command is building up a “theater Army,” Gen. Joe Ryan said Monday at AUSA.
Policy
Army brings back ‘night court’ audit of programs, shifting more than $100M
The effort started this summer with science and tech efforts.
Policy
The Pentagon awarded $350M to a firm tied to a senior DOD official
Experts expressed shock at a $281 million contract that was no-bid, enormous for consulting work, and set up as an OTA deal.
Science & Tech
Army’s new command plans to streamline autonomous warfare acquisition
Experts weigh in on what it will take to be successful.
Business