Where’d the Money Go? Lawmakers Press Air Force on Planned Radar Plane
Congress approved $200 million last year to get the first E-7s faster. That’s not happening.
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As Pressure Builds, US Keeps Mum on Ukraine’s Cluster-Munitions Request
Proponents and military leaders note their tactical benefits, but strategic concerns may quash the deal.
How Can the Intelligence Community Remain Indispensable to U.S. Policy Makers?
Analysis by experts from the Special Competitive Studies Project EXPERT ANALYSIS — In an era of information overload, the rise of AI and machine learning tools, […] More
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Special Operations Bumps R&D Budget
Collaborative autonomy and better contested communications top the wish list, while supply-chain risk becomes a top concern.
DHS Is Trying to Predict How AI Will Be Used for Harm
The coming inclusion of AI in critical infrastructure will open new and ill-understood vulnerabilities, the agency’s Science and Technology Directorate leader says.
The World’s Military Space Forces Need to Talk More, US Officials Say
Global norms and mil-to-mil hotlines are urgently needed as the prospects for war in space rise.
US Can Handle China, Ukraine Missions Simultaneously, Top Pacific Admiral Says
But do send more money, the leader of Indo-Pacific Command told lawmakers.
After Two Rollovers, New Training Aims To Help Marines Safely Operate Amphibious Combat Vehicles
Investigations into two mishaps in 2022 showed the need for more training on the new vehicle.
Let Me Start Weapons R&D Faster, Air Force Secretary Asks Congress
Frank Kendall wants freedom from rules that require lawmakers’ approval to get anti-China weapons off the ground.
Tighten Access to Classified Info, Air Force Secretary Says
As the Pentagon responds to a classified document leak, officials should focus on enforcing “need to know,” according to Frank Kendall.