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.”
Artificial Intelligence
Don’t Expect Navy Robots In South China Sea Anytime Soon, CNO Says
Navy pursues big AI ambitions with gradual approach.
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.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Requests Science & Tech Research Boost, But China Remains Ahead
Beijing funds much S&T research outside formal military channels.
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.
Digital Government
Biden’s $842B Pentagon Budget Proposal Would Boost New Weapons
The spending plan also proposes industrial-base investments.
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.
Emerging Tech
DARPA To Launch High-Speed, No-Runway Aircraft Program
Will it be a helicopter? A seaplane? Or a whole new thing?
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