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Introducing The Breaking Defense Space Survey: We Want Your Feedback

We’re launching a new survey on military space issues, and we need your help to make it complete.

The B-21 Raider: A Bomber That Is Both Low Observable And Easier to Maintain

Supportability issues that affected the availability and performance of early, stealthy aircraft are being addressed by Northrop Grumman on this new program.

Internet Operations Management: It’s The Key To Network Visibility

IOM is how organizations continuously discover, monitor, and manage all of its internet-connected, internet-facing systems.

The Latest In Encryptors For Secure, Classified Comms To The Tactical Edge

One of the most important tactical tools for the warfighter are encryptors that extend classified, secure communications from the tactical edge to the enterprise.

Air Force DevStar: Agile Software Development And Innovation For The B-21 Bomber

Northrop Grumman is employing this new derivative of DevOps to ensure that the B-21’s mission-critical functions are baked in long before the bomber’s first flight.

Applying Risk Reduction And Digital Engineering: The Air Force’s B-52 Re-Engining Program

With hundreds of thousands of hours of digital engineering work done, Rolls-Royce is well ahead of schedule for the F130 engine development.

Joint All-Domain Operations: The Key To Decision Dominance And Overmatch

In this Q&A with Stephanie C. Hill, Lockheed Martin’s executive vice president for Rotary and Mission Systems, we discuss how AI/ML, open systems, and edge computing enable JADO.

Who’s Who in Defense: Adm. Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral Michael Gilday is the highest-ranking officer in the Navy, reporting to Kenneth Braithwaite, Navy Secretary.

Who’s Who in Defense: Gen. James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army

McConville is principal military advisor and deputy to the Secretary of the Army. Appointed in August 2019, he replaced Gen. Mark Milley, now chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Who’s Who in Defense: Elise Stefanik, Ranking Member, House Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI) Subcommittee

Stefanik is the top Republican on this new legislative panel with broad jurisdiction over numerous DoD policy and programs.

Who’s Who in Defense: Mike Rounds, Ranking Member, SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee

Ranking Member—SASC Subcommittee on Cybersecurity Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota   Responsibilities Rounds is the minority leader of a Senate subcommittee with primary responsibility over the policies and programs related to cyber forces and capabilities. One of seven subcommittees within the SASC, it has jurisdiction over Cyber Command and other cyber components within DoD. Legislative Committees…

Who’s Who in Defense: Joe Manchin, Chairman, SASC Cybersecurity Subcommittee

Chairman—SASC Subcommittee on Cybersecurity Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia   Responsibilities Manchin chairs a subcommittee that oversees policies and programs related to cyber forces and capabilities. Created in 2017 after Russian-based hacking attempts, the Senate subcommittee is responsible for Cyber Command and other cyber components within DoD. Legislative Committees Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural…

Fast-To-Field Battlefield Mobility

The Army is looking to field better tactical vehicles by pulling forward the best commercial technologies.

Iron Dome: A Decade of Intercepts

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the first operational intercept by Israel’s Iron Dome system.

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