Defense Systems
Selective Service System seeks software to aid the military draft
The independent agency wants better tools to evaluate staffing and resource requirements.
Policy
Unions ask for injunction restoring collective bargaining at Defense
The latest filing says Pentagon strayed from the Trump administration’s own guidance for implementing an executive order banning collective bargaining at most agencies.
Ideas
The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist
Focusing on it will only make Americans more vulnerable to actual threats.
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Business
An Australian CCA flew in a Pacific exercise. Boeing exec says it’s an important ‘first step’
One Boeing CCA didn’t win the first U.S. competition, but another just joined a major exercise.
Threats
Lawmakers get taste of AI-enabled cyberattacks in China-Taiwan war game
Representatives weighed responses to simulated Chinese cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure during a tabletop exercise hosted by CSIS.
Ideas
Canada’s GCAP decision is about relationships, not the F-35
On Monday, the defense minister echoed a call for increased cooperation among middle powers.
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Threats
Spies are targeting US AI labs, experts warn Congress
Former officials told the House Intelligence Committee that U.S. agencies have not kept pace with China’s efforts to steal technology.
Business
Boeing adjusts approach to court more European business
Growing international workforce, manufacturing and assembly come into focus as the aerospace giant pitches platforms abroad.
Policy
At Europe’s largest airshow, US lawmakers sound alarm over Pentagon-budget gridlock
Senators say funding for Golden Dome might fall short this year.
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Science & Tech
Lockheed Martin unveils baby Patriot missile to address urgent gap
Ukraine is begging for more anti-ballistic missile interceptors, and other allies want them too.
Business
Sweden’s trio of radar planes will complement NATO’s 10, says air force chief
GlobalEye will be AEW for “all domains,” Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman says.
Defense Systems
US rocket-launch bottleneck worries Sweden, which just launched its first military satellite
The country sped up the launch due to the “severe security situation.”
Defense Systems
Anduril pitches a robot wingman for US Army helicopters
The defense firm unveiled work on an autonomous tiltrotor just weeks after winning Air Force’s CCA contract.
Ideas
The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo
NSPM-7 marks a major conceptual shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy, departing from approaches that primarily targeted foreign threats.
Threats
Declassified China intelligence fails to back up Trump's false claims about 'stolen election'
The information adds detail about Chinese intelligence collection of U.S. voter data, but doesn't change the intelligence community's rejection of the president's 2020 claims.
Policy
‘Makes no sense’: Firing of Ukraine’s defense minister sparks protests, outcry among allies
Analysts and former officials said Mikhailo Federov had the clearest thinking on winning the war.
Business
Allies and industry will gather at Farnborough Air Show amid Iran war, spending debates
NATO gripes, funding arguments, and Iran war tension will underscore the show.
Science & Tech
Can new drones, 3D printers defeat distance’s tyranny? RIMPAC aims to find out
“This is Uber for manufacturing delivered at the speed of Amazon, for the highest quality of parts,” Marine Lt. Col. Michael Radigan told reporters.
Threats
China justifies Space Force’s budget, nominee tells lawmakers in smooth confirmation hearing
Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, who is likely to be confirmed, would be the young service's third leader.
Threats
A year after State layoffs, ex-feds say US is paying the price in Iran and Ebola crises
New legislation would enable foreign service officers pushed out by the Trump administration to rejoin the department without retaking the Foreign Service Officer Test.
Threats
Ukraine will build 5M drones in 2026. NATO must learn how: deputy commander
The alliance must also take hard lessons from the U.S. war on Iran, said Air Chief Marshal Johnny Stringer.
Threats
Space Force can’t figure out what personnel it needs for its missions, GAO says
As service leaders seek more money and headcount, thousands of “required” jobs went unfilled in 2025, watchdog agency found.
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