Defense
NSA illegally purchases Americans’ internet data without a warrant, senator says
The NSA’s purchases of commercial metadata without a court order — revealed in documents exchanged with Sen. Ron Wyden — violate consumer protection laws, the Oregon Democrat claims.
Defense
Software delay will reduce F-35 deliveries for a second straight year
Lockheed says the TR-3 upgrade, due last year, has slipped to third quarter of 2024.
Defense
The Pentagon is already testing tomorrow’s AI-powered swarm drones, ships
DOD pulled off unmanned amphibious landings, self-coding drones, and more just in the last year. What's next?
Defense
Some secret military programs are getting a little less secret
New classification guidance aims to streamline operations within the Pentagon and with foreign partners.
Defense
Experts expect some support for small businesses facing CMMC compliance
The Pentagon’s draft CMMC rule doesn’t exempt small firms from the security standards for defense contractors and subcontractors, but that doesn’t mean they won’t receive any help meeting the requirements.
Defense
Pentagon unveils its long-awaited defense industry strategy
The first-of-its-kind document aims to address fragile supply chains revealed by a global pandemic and simultaneous international conflicts.
Defense
DOD’s AI adoption efforts are starting to pay off, Pentagon official says
The Defense Department considers emerging technologies at “the center of how we think about planning for what the future of the military should look,” according to the head of the Pentagon’s Force Development and Emerging Capabilities office.
Defense
Marines using cheap commercial tech to hide command posts in plain sight
Command posts must be survivable to be effective, one commander says.
Defense
Pentagon updates digital engineering guidance
The Pentagon’s new guidance for implementing digital engineering into defense systems covers the development and sustainment of weapons systems, software, business systems and the acquisition of services.
Defense
Ukraine’s soldiers use cheap tech to hide from Russia’s deadly drones
But the makers of lifesaving drone detectors can’t keep up with demand.
Defense
The Army wants smaller command posts. But first it needs great software
What’s missing is the ability to rapidly configure existing gear and networks to a given mission and environment.
Defense
With continued Western support in question, Ukraine is betting on innovation in electronic warfare, drones
Ukraine has no plans to “freeze” operations this winter, its defense attache said.
Defense
The Army’s network is changing. But it still ‘needs work’
The service’s modernization chief said future war will be a conflict of systems where command and control will be central.
Defense
The military’s zero-trust plans are about to face a big test
An INDOPACOM exercise will test the military’s data-centric security strategy.
Defense
USAF cracks down on ‘need to know’ violations in wake of Discord leaks
Wing commander fired, 14 more disciplined after hundreds of documents were posted to a chat platform.
Defense
DOD offices see post-quantum cryptography as 'mission critical'
Offices within the Navy and Air Force are looking to both protect systems and harness benefits of quantum information sciences and computing
Defense
Tuberville says he'll drop hold on most military promotions
Alabama senator says he will keep the brakes on some of the most senior officers’ nominations.
Defense
Lawmakers seek to bolster JADC2 initiative with ‘transformative’ objectives
The legislation would give specific Pentagon officials new responsibilities in the department’s development of an interoperable network across its disparate military domains, with particular focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
Defense
Lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese-made LiDAR tech
Members of a House panel focused on China's growing global influence voiced concern over U.S. technology being used in adversaries’ LiDAR systems and the possibility that China-made LiDAR products are embedded in critical U.S. applications.
Cybersecurity
Navy’s first cyber strategy looks beyond cybersecurity to digital operations
The military branch must “fully account for new realities presented by cyberspace and the information environment,” the inaugural strategy asserts.
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