Threats
AFSOC exercise brings concept created for great-power conflict to the Caribbean
Last month, U.S. forces “seized” a St. Croix airport in a demonstration of the Agile Combat Employment maneuver scheme.
Policy
Senators question legality of strikes on alleged drug boats in Caribbean
The nominee to lead the Pentagon’s counterterror policy office declined to comment on the administration’s strategy.
Science & Tech
State Department CIO hopes agentic AI can help employees
Tools that could complete tasks across multiple systems would go far beyond the agency’s StateChat chatbot.
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Ideas
Data shows more US extremist violence is right-wing than left-wing
The trends are clear, but more could be done to give policymakers and the public reliable evidence.
Policy
US-UK tech partnership likely to be signed Thursday
The proposed deal would focus on chipmaking, quantum science, data center development, and more.
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Business
The Pentagon’s new startup focus is pushing established companies to try new strategies
Older firms are finding ways to partner with tomorrow’s defense stars.
Science & Tech
Pentagon CTO wants AI on every desktop in 6 to 9 months
Emil Michael said he's spending up to half his time rethinking DOD's AI-deployment strategy.
Threats
Russian drone over Romania is an early test of NATO’s ‘Eastern Sentry’ operation
New campaign aims for a more integrated and comprehensive response to Moscow’s incursions, officials said.
Voices
Policy
Senators call for election-security briefing from intel chief
“We are concerned that you may have directed the Intelligence Community (IC) to cease its intelligence reporting on this vital topic,” the senators wrote to the DNI.
Policy
Trump sends National Guard troops into Memphis, citing crime
This first deployment of troops and federal officers to a city in a red state follows a similar action in Washington, D.C.
Policy
Judge says Trump's mass-probationary firings were illegal, but he won't order re-hirings
But agencies must still send an exculpatory letter to some 25,000 illegally fired employees.
Science & Tech
Drone boats, new landing craft get Army Pacific tryouts
The service is looking for better ways to protect its waterborne forces.
Business
This Ukrainian startup has re-invented drone swarming
Collaborative drone swarms that bring together kamikaze drones and wheeled robot grenade launchers could be coming to a battlefield near you.
Defense Systems
Names, networks, and politics
What does the White House’s ‘Department of War’ push mean for the names of the Pentagon’s networks? Officials aren’t quite sure.
Policy
House NDAA would exempt Defense civilians from union ban
Two executive orders seek to ban federal unions on national-security grounds.
Policy
Joint Chiefs vice chairman nominee vows to reform procurement requirements process
Marine Gen. Christopher Mahoney supported the new vision for the Joint Requirements Oversight Council during a Thursday hearing.
Defense Systems
Pentagon preps for end-of-year, zero trust blitz
Defense organizations are readying detailed plans needed to keep hackers at bay by 2027.
