Threats
Three ‘meta trends’ are reshaping warfare, INDOPACOM commander says
Adm. Paparo says they’re key to keeping the U.S. military ready to face off against China.
Policy
Grok is in, ethics are out in Pentagon’s new AI-acceleration strategy
Seven projects are to lead the charge to embed artificial intelligence ever more deeply in military affairs.
Business
Pentagon to invest $1B in L3Harris rocket-motor spinoff
The apparently unprecedented deal raises questions of fairness, effectiveness, and conflicts of interest.
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For Military Health Systems (MHS), the mission mandate is clear: clinical readiness, comprehensive care, and operational support, in garrison and across contested, austere environments
Science & Tech
Quantum cameras could remake space-based intelligence
A Boston startup is getting ready to test a new imagery method for orbital satellites.
Policy
Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over penalties for 'illegal orders' video
The combat veteran's 46-page suit says Trump administration attempts to punish him violate the First Amendment, separation of powers, due process, and more.
Policy
DHS adds office to fly, counter drones
The new office intends to spend $115 million to ward off drones from the World Cup and U.S. 250th-birthday events.
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When it comes to being future-ready in the public sector, the goalposts are always moving.
Policy
Army’s noncommittal procurement strategy is creating quandaries for vendors
It's creating tension that the government is likely going to have to solve, one expert says.
Policy
NSA alum returns to serve as deputy director
A previous Trump-administration choice for the job was jettisoned after criticism by far-right activist Laura Loomer.
Voices
Policy
Why is GSA’s procurement chief in international negotiations over Ukraine and Gaza?
Josh Gruenbaum, a financier with no apparent expertise in foreign policy, is a top official at the General Services Administration, which has no role in foreign policy.
Business
USAF consolidates some acquisition program offices into mission-focused groups
But many of the new “portfolio acquisition executives” were already leading multi-mission efforts.
Science & Tech
Marine Corps picks industry team to create a robot wingman of its own
Northrop will integrate systems on Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie drone.
Business
Trump lambastes defense CEOs over pay, stock buybacks
The president also pushed for a $1.5-trillion defense budget.
Science & Tech
The right-to-repair fight could make or break US troops’ robot-war plans
Contracts that prevent battlefield repair, mods are hindering troops’ lethality, operators and experts say.
Policy
As Army narrows field for its flight-school outsourcing contract, Congress says: not so fast
Bell, Lockheed Martin, and M1 got the service’s thumbs-up just as lawmakers put brakes on the effort.
Threats
White House floats military action to take Greenland
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calls acquiring the Danish territory an "important foreign policy goal."
Threats
US, observers watch for cyber, disinformation campaigns in wake of Venezuela raid
Disinformation operations have been spotted, but there are no signs the efforts are being coordinated by a foreign government, one observer said.
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