Defense Systems

Dear industry: Pentagon wants quantum GPS

The technology is proving difficult to field, according to the Pentagon’s quantum science lead.

Science & Tech

Could an easy radio fix have prevented the Trump assassination attempt?

“Being able to talk to other agencies real-time certainly would assist in that response,” one official said.

Ideas

How Telegram became the 'center of gravity' for a new breed of domestic terrorists

From attempting to incite racially motivated violence to encouraging attacks on critical infrastructure, the alleged crimes planned and advertised by extremists on Telegram go far beyond the charges facing its CEO.

Defense Systems

NSA’s China-focused ‘innovation pipeline’ targets economic imbalances

A new pilot program crowdsources ideas from analysts to scope out U.S. vulnerabilities.

Defense Systems

FBI is losing track of classified and sensitive data, watchdog finds

The bureau is failing to account for electronic storage media that are marked for destruction at secure facilities.

Science & Tech

Defense One Radio, Ep. 161: A trip to Louisiana with the Army’s new recon unit

The Army just put a new unit loaded with cutting-edge tech to the test at Fort Johnson. Sam Skove shares what he witnessed during a recent week-long wargame.

Science & Tech

Northrop shows off new digital radar tech in first flight

Breakthroughs in design for military-specific chips are ushering new capabilities.

Science & Tech

Army puts new unit loaded with cutting-edge tech to the test

The reconnaissance unit is the poster child for Army plans to field more drones, electronic warfare, and communications equipment across the force.

Defense Systems

How one Army infantry division is using data analytics to keep soldiers safe

The 4th ID has tandem data efforts designed to track, alert, and predict harmful behavior trends.

Defense Systems

Pentagon unveils new biodefense-focused supercomputer 

The new system is part of a collaboration with the Department of Energy-sponsored Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Science & Tech

Two programs suggest the Pentagon is getting better at buying technology

The Maven and Collaborative Combat Aircraft efforts display real steps forward, a pair of reports say.

Business

USAF puts 6th-gen fighter on hold

Air Force secretary says a few months' pause is needed to get NGAD's design right.

Science & Tech

Defense One Radio, Ep. 159: Tech Summit: DARPA’s Stefanie Tompkins

We conclude our 2024 Tech Summit coverage with an interview featuring DARPA Director Stefanie Tompkins.

Science & Tech

Defense One Radio, Ep. 158: Tech Summit: The state of hypersonics

Our 2024 Tech Summit coverage continues with a discussion about the future of hypersonic missile research and development.