DIU asks industry for ‘non-kinetic’ tech to help Coast Guard, Navy disable small boats
In its solicitation, the Defense Innovation Unit explicitly cited the border patrol mission that the White House has prioritized since taking office.
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White House comes out against Senate FY26 NDAA language on DoD spectrum rights
Section 1564 would give the Joint Chiefs of Staff the right to nix changes to military systems that would be required to comply with planned spectrum sharing plans.
Advancing U.S. AI Leadership: Cisco to Skill 1 Million People
As part of the White House’s Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in AI Education, Cisco aims to train one million more people in AI and digital skills across the U.S. over the next four years through Learn with Cisco.
The Weekend Interview: Former CIA Station Chief on Strategic Global Hotspots
WEEKEND INTERVIEW: The signing of a peace framework between the President of Armenia and the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan on Friday at the White House not only opened the way for exclusive U.S. development rights to a transit corridor in the South Cau…
Draft Trump EO would loosen commercial space regs, citing national security links
The draft EO would eliminate, waive and/or loosen federal environmental protection reviews required for launch licenses, including for those from Space Force ranges.
How the Pentagon plays into Trump’s sprawling artificial intelligence ‘Action Plan’
America’s AI Action Plan features 19 recommendations that involve the DoD, including the creation of a “virtual proving ground.”
White House’s new shipbuilding office moved to OMB, leader departs
The staffer leading the relatively new office, Ian Bennitt, announced his departure late Wednesday night on social media.
Ukraine’s Defense may Hinge on Offensive Operations
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING – Russia has been bombarding Ukrainian cities with massive aerial assaults, two days after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to send more anti-missile weapons systems to Kyiv. Trump also issued an ultimatum of additional U.S. …
‘What’s the signal?’: One year since ICE Pact, the agreement’s future remains unclear
Former President Joe Biden presented ICE Pact last year as a pathway to compete with Russian and Chinese icebreaker production. President Donald Trump has continued the effort, but with a twist.
Bannon demands probe into Elon Musk’s drug use as MAGA feud escalates
Steve Bannon is demanding a special counsel investigation into fellow MAGA bro Elon Musk’s federal contracts as well as his alleged drug use, The Daily Beast reported.Bannon told the podcast, “Sunday Night with Chuck Todd,” that there should be formal…