Threats

The D Brief: DOD’s Replicator program advances; Nuclear forensics in Idaho; Austin, Milley defend women in combat; Intel watchdogs resign; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Lauren C. Williams and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Intelligence IGs head for the exits ahead of Trump’s return

The president-elect fired five inspectors general during his first administration.

  • Sean Michael Newhouse
Threats

‘Extraordinarily dangerous’: Intelligence community insiders warn against Trump’s DNI pick

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has a “history of irresponsibly promoting misinformation,” said one official.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The D Brief: Trump’s DNI, AG picks; China’s improved bomber; USAF adds CCAs; Boosting US arms production; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: TV host tapped as SecDef; Flag-officer firings, mulled; Space HQ to move?; US strikes in Syria, Yemen; And a bit more.

  • Bradley Peniston and Ben Watson
Defense Systems

Maxar’s working on a 3D-mapping tool to replace GPS

The plan is to test and have it ready for use next year, officials said.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

Six charged with conspiring to defraud agencies with IT-contracting schemes

Defense and intelligence agencies are among those allegedly defrauded, federal investigators said—adding that more charges may be in store.

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

China's deepening telecoms hack sparks DHS probe

U.S. government officials and staff on both major presidential campaigns were targeted. One former intelligence official called the breaches “really concerning.”

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

The D Brief: US confirms N. Korean deployment; WH’s natsec AI memo; Russia amplified hurricane disinfo; Former generals describe Trump; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Hamas leader, killed; N. Koreans in Ukraine; Army simplifying networks; Boosted rocket production; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Industry ‘hamstrung’ by Space Force-intel community’s turf war

Commercial firms say NGA-centric acquisition can’t move fast enough to help combatant commands or foster innovation.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

'You can’t hide': Spy agency will have 100 new sats on orbit by year's end

Persistent imagery is key for future intel-gathering, NRO director says.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Russia hacks Taiwan; Diego Garcia shocker; ‘Sunken nuclear sub’ likely wasn’t; Small cruise missile set for test; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Intel agencies are awash in young talent. But can they keep it?

The intelligence community needs to improve their career-development processes if they're going to keep young stars, officials say.

  • Carten Cordell
Threats

The D Brief: Expect an $833B topline, CR; Right-wing dupes assist Russian election-meddling; Space Force’s next sensors; Obesity up in DOD; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: SecDef meets Ukrainian counterpart; West Bank fighting; GPS warnings; Army criticizes Trump campaigners; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Israel’s West Bank raids; Ukraine’s Kursk progress; USAF’s Ukrainian EW; Shipmaker, fined; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

US intelligence agencies seek closer partnerships with private sector

The nation's top intelligence director outlined a list of new and expanded initiatives.

  • David DiMolfetta
Threats

The D Brief: Hard choices ahead for USAF in the Pacific; 3 invasion scenarios for Taiwan; Navy’s manpower problems; A new drone that doesn’t need GPS; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Audrey Decker
Threats

The D Brief: Meet the Army’s new recon unit; Putin’s Kursk-Pokrovsk gambit; China’s new sub; New Jan. 6 charges; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Patrick Tucker
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