Digital Government

Space Force Is Building a Virtual Training Ground for Space Conflict

In an interview, chief of space operations notes China’s efforts to jam and intercept orbiting satellites.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers Warn of Cyber Threat Posed by Beijing, Moscow to Energy Sector

Enhancing collaboration and information sharing with industry partners can help mitigate threats, but concerns remain about the extent to which foreign-made equipment is embedded within the U.S. electric grid.

Digital Government

Space Partnerships are Critical for U.S. Security, Defense Official Says

At AFCEA NOVA’s Space Force IT day, Col. Ted Hanger discussed the importance of working with allies and partners in space.

Digital Government

5 Foreign Nationals Tried to Ship U.S. Military Tech to Iran, Per Justice Indictments

The Departments of Justice and Treasury have taken coordinated actions against several foreign nationals for conspiracy to export sensitive military technology.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers Propose Civilian Cyber Reserve to Bolster DOD and DHS

The bipartisan package of two bills would address the government’s shortage of skilled cyber personnel by allowing DOD and DHS “to recruit qualified civilian cybersecurity personnel to serve in reserve capacities.”

Emerging Tech

The Army Is Putting All Its Network Efforts Under One Roof

By October, Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical is expected to absorb network portfolios from its sister PEO for enterprise services.

Emerging Tech

Recent Market Volatility Shows Value of Government Funding, DOD Official Says

Despite economic uncertainty, the head of the Pentagon’s office that connects promising tech companies with private capital said they will “continue to advance these technologies and support DOD operations.”

Emerging Tech

Naval Research Lab Launches First In-Space Laser Energy Experiment

The experiment will demonstrate using power beaming technology to deliver instant energy in space.

Artificial Intelligence

DIA's New China Mission Group to Track Threat Posed by AI Development

The Defense Intelligence Agency’s China Mission Group will be monitoring the country’s use of AI software and other technologies in a national security context.

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Office Tracking National Security Impact of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

The director of the Pentagon’s office tasked with connecting relevant tech companies with private capital said in an email that the office is “monitoring national security-related impacts” stemming from the prominent startup lender’s demise.

Emerging Tech

Army Making Progress on Implementation of Online Real Estate Tool, IG Says

The U.S. Army is on track to deploy a new online application “to identify the existing inventory of space available” at select military installations as part of a pilot program.

Cybersecurity

Defense Unveils New Cyber Workforce Strategy

The strategy is focusing on four human capital pillars with six initiatives to build a robust workforce ready for current and future threats.

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War

Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.

Cybersecurity

USCYBERCOM’s Operations Have Strengthened Allies, Agency Lead Says

Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee that the agency’s cyber partnerships have helped to build “tremendous confidence between nations.”

Artificial Intelligence

The Reaper UAV Is Getting Its Own Drone Swarm

Air Force special operators are rigging the venerable uncrewed aircraft with an ISR swarm that may take just one person to control.

Policy

Panel Seeks Ways to Accelerate Pentagon Budgeting—and Keep Up with China

Recommendations are expected soon on adapting a decades-old way of doing things for the modern era.