UN Committee Votes ‘Yes’ On UK-US-Backed Space Rules Group

UN Committee Votes ‘Yes’ On UK-US-Backed Space Rules Group
UN Committee Votes ‘Yes’ On UK-US-Backed Space Rules Group

The delicate compromise between the US, Russia and China “may actually accomplish something,” said Victoria Samson, head of Secure World Foundation’s Washington office.

Why ‘Buy American’ Isn’t The Answer To Safeguard NatSec Supply Chains

Why ‘Buy American’ Isn’t The Answer To Safeguard NatSec Supply Chains
Why ‘Buy American’ Isn’t The Answer To Safeguard NatSec Supply Chains

To harden supply chains against Chinese influence, what the US needs is not protectionism but a defense and economic security alliance among friendly nations.

‘Hundreds’ Of China Hypersonic Tests Vs. 9 US; Hyten Says US Moves Too Slowly

‘Hundreds’ Of China Hypersonic Tests Vs. 9 US; Hyten Says US Moves Too Slowly
‘Hundreds’ Of China Hypersonic Tests Vs. 9 US; Hyten Says US Moves Too Slowly

Gen. Hyten said he’s “probably” going to approve “today or tomorrow a new requirement for Integrated Air and Missile Defense,” which is a pillar of the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC).

US Military ‘Well Postured’ For Any Chinese Cyber Onslaught, CIO Nominee Says

US Military ‘Well Postured’ For Any Chinese Cyber Onslaught, CIO Nominee Says
US Military ‘Well Postured’ For Any Chinese Cyber Onslaught, CIO Nominee Says

Elsewhere in the hearing John Sherman called attention to a growing concern at the Pentagon over the radio spectrum, saying “spectrum sharing” should be a DoD watchword.

No Time To Go Wobbly On Hypersonics

No Time To Go Wobbly On Hypersonics
No Time To Go Wobbly On Hypersonics

It’s worth recalling just why the United States is now vigorously pursuing hypersonic weaponization with a sense of urgency. A clue: it isn’t because hypersonic zealots just “got their way.”

US, China, Russia Test New Space War Tactics: Sats Buzzing, Spoofing, Spying

US, China, Russia Test New Space War Tactics: Sats Buzzing, Spoofing, Spying
US, China, Russia Test New Space War Tactics: Sats Buzzing, Spoofing, Spying

Models shared exclusively with Breaking Defense offer a rare glimpse into nation-on-nation run-ins in space as satellites follow, flee, and, allegedly, listen in on each other.

Intel Assessment: ‘High’ Chance Of International Conflict Over Water By 2040

Intel Assessment: ‘High’ Chance Of International Conflict Over Water By 2040
Intel Assessment: ‘High’ Chance Of International Conflict Over Water By 2040

From Asia to the Middle East, worries rise like flood waters over the future of water security.

China ‘Not An Olympian Power’: Presumptive China Ambassador ‘Confident’ In US

China ‘Not An Olympian Power’: Presumptive China Ambassador ‘Confident’ In US
China ‘Not An Olympian Power’: Presumptive China Ambassador ‘Confident’ In US

Top Senate Foreign Relations Republican sounds alarm after “China’s test […] of a Fractional Orbital Bombardment system,” saying it would “allow the PRC to completely circumvent US early warning capabilities and increase the vulnerability of the continental US to a nuclear attack.”

US Must Build Space ‘Superhighway’ Before China Stakes Claims: Senior Space Force Officer

US Must Build Space ‘Superhighway’ Before China Stakes Claims: Senior Space Force Officer
US Must Build Space ‘Superhighway’ Before China Stakes Claims: Senior Space Force Officer

Brig. Gen. John Olson, who advises CSO Gen. Jay Raymond on space logistics issues, believes the US must rapidly act to take the “first mover advantage” for itself to block Chinese ambitions, which could include territorial claims in space.

Senate Committee Aims To Boost Pentagon’s Budget By $24B With Eyes On China

Senate Committee Aims To Boost Pentagon’s Budget By $24B With Eyes On China
Senate Committee Aims To Boost Pentagon’s Budget By $24B With Eyes On China

The Senate Appropriations Committee’s new defense spending bill adds $2.5 billion focused on capabilities in the INDO-PACOM region.

Northrop Grumman Eyes Next-Gen SIGINT For Army

Northrop Grumman Eyes Next-Gen SIGINT For Army
Northrop Grumman Eyes Next-Gen SIGINT For Army

“So I think [the concept of integration is] so simple and yet so hard to achieve,” Northrop VP Walsmith said. “You need to be able to integrate applications, whether they’re your own or someone else’s, with ease and simplicity. It is easy to say. It’s very hard to engineer.”

Army General: Missiles To ‘Overwhelm’ Adversary Must Be Requirement for JADC2

Army General: Missiles To ‘Overwhelm’ Adversary Must Be Requirement for JADC2
Army General: Missiles To ‘Overwhelm’ Adversary Must Be Requirement for JADC2

“Penetrating and disintegrating A2/AD is the fundamental problem of all-domain operations. It’s the hardest problem we’ve got,” said Brig. Gen. John Rafferty.

With All Eyes On China, US Army Must Ensure It’s Prepared To Deter Russia In Europe

With All Eyes On China, US Army Must Ensure It’s Prepared To Deter Russia In Europe
With All Eyes On China, US Army Must Ensure It’s Prepared To Deter Russia In Europe

A “myopia for the Pacific too often overlooks, to America’s peril, Russia and its growing land forces,” warns Dan Goure in this op-ed.

DISA Head: DoD Working To Modernize ICAM, C2, Data Use

DISA Head: DoD Working To Modernize ICAM, C2, Data Use
DISA Head: DoD Working To Modernize ICAM, C2, Data Use

“I have a mantra of ‘I want to kill to the [Common Access Card] as the primary authentication mechanism for the department’,” Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner said. “Industry has better authentication, and it’s not just two-factor, it’s truly multi-factor authentication.”