Defense Systems
Homeland Security tests AI waters with tools for intel analysts
The pilot program is starting with unclassified data.
Defense Systems
Supercomputer cloud services greenlit by Pentagon's innovation office
After 18 months of work, two companies get DIU’s approval to offer remote high-performance computing.
Threats
War with China not inevitable, Taiwan government officials say
“We are small, but we are not alone,” deputy foreign affairs minister says.
Sponsor Content
Increasing National Resilience with Cutting-Edge Weather Satellite Technology
With the new Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R), all forms of government will be able to better monitor and predict severe weather patterns with unprecedented accuracy. Read on to see how these satellites can go beyond the weather.
.png){kind=logo}
Science & Tech
Army tests next-gen long-range fires capability in Pacific
Land forces also used high-altitude sensing balloons and new endurance ISR drone during a Navy-led exercise.
Threats
African governments express rising alarm about Russian disinformation
It has helped drive instability that “is at the cusp of affecting coastal West Africa,” AFRICOM chief says.
Science & Tech
Army to seek industry help on AI
"We're not gonna develop our algorithms better than y’all,” a service acquisition leader told an industry conference.
Sponsor Content
Security Use Cases for AI and ML
Learn more about artificial intelligence and machine learning, including how to implement AI and ML in Splunk, examples of business challenges and use cases, and customer case studies and documentation.
Threats
China is seeking ways to disrupt daily American life should a conflict erupt, Pentagon’s IT leader says
The DISA director also wants more transparency from the IT companies it hires.
Threats
ULA owners add ‘review team’ after Pentagon airs concerns about launch schedule
CEO also announces payload change for Vulcan’s upcoming certification flight.
Voices
Threats
Russian used US systems for pre-invasion attack on Ukraine, US says
The 22-year-old allegedly used an unnamed U.S. company's "infrastructure" to inject WhisperGate malware into Ukrainian government networks.
Science & Tech
Attacks against defense industrial base increasing, NSA chief warns
The Pentagon is pushing ahead with zero-trust plans to automate defenses against future threats.
Defense Systems
US is buying new version of counter-IED jammer
Roadside-bomb markers aren't resting, and so neither is the Pentagon.
Policy
Air Force fires head of Sentinel ICBM program
Spokesman says Col. Charles Clegg's removal "is not directly related" to the program's ballooning costs.
Defense Systems
A key Pentagon data-analysis tool is getting ease-of-use upgrades
The Advana platform is being rebuilt to handle data differently.
Science & Tech
Space Command renews call for ways to refuel satellites in orbit
Despite others’ reservations, commander says U.S. space assets need to be able to outrun adversaries.
Threats
DHS details how AI could amplify biological, chemical threats
While access to laboratory facilities is still a hurdle, a new report notes that cloud labs could allow the stealthy development of weapons components.
Policy
Senate advances 2% raise for defense civilians, 4.5% for military
An unusual White House proposal to give different raises drew early fire, but lawmakers are passing up opportunities to do anything about it.
Business
The price of each B-21 bomber is likely going up
The Air Force has agreed to a higher cost ceiling after Northrop took a loss on fixed-price lots.
Defense Systems
Pentagon background-check systems at risk of hacking, GAO says
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency didn’t fully implement DOD’s cybersecurity process, a new report finds.
Featured eBooks
