AI battle labs are coming to INDOPACOM, EUCOM

AI battle labs are coming to INDOPACOM, EUCOM
AI battle labs are coming to INDOPACOM, EUCOM

“Despite the speed and impacts from BRAVO hackathons, we are still finding the time from development of capabilities, calibrations, or tactics with operational data to employment in theater to be on the order of months or years,” Stuart Wagner, Air Force chief digital transformation officer and BRAVO AI battle labs executive agent, said.

Russian jet collides with US drone over Black Sea in ‘unprofessional act’

Russian jet collides with US drone over Black Sea in ‘unprofessional act’
Russian jet collides with US drone over Black Sea in ‘unprofessional act’

“This is probably my biggest worry, both there [the Black Sea region] and the Pacific, is that an aggressive Russia or China pilot or vessel captain or something gets too close — doesn’t realize where they are, causes a collision and it’s two in the morning and we are trying to unpack this as fast as we can,” said the head of the Marines.

To deter Russia, EUCOM official stresses ‘threat-informed’ exercises

To deter Russia, EUCOM official stresses ‘threat-informed’ exercises
To deter Russia, EUCOM official stresses ‘threat-informed’ exercises

Maj. Gen. Jessica Meyeraan said an “interesting development that occurred over the course of the last 12 to 24 months in the NATO parlance is an acknowledgment that we need to focus on a real-world threat.”

Army’s military adviser brigades see increased demand in Indo-Pacific, Europe

Army’s military adviser brigades see increased demand in Indo-Pacific, Europe
Army’s military adviser brigades see increased demand in Indo-Pacific, Europe

The Army’s 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade has been training Ukrainian troops in Germany since May.

NATO nations should invest more on air defense, fires, EUCOM nominee says

NATO nations should invest more on air defense, fires, EUCOM nominee says
NATO nations should invest more on air defense, fires, EUCOM nominee says

Gen. Christopher Cavoli, nominee for Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said that NATO nations could supply more air and missile defense technology, armor vehicles and more.

Navy leaders excited by Pentagon’s new AI and data efforts

Navy leaders excited by Pentagon’s new AI and data efforts
Navy leaders excited by Pentagon’s new AI and data efforts

“I think that’s a common understanding from those that have been in the Pentagon – We don’t in all cases have the data we need or if we do, it’s not the quality that we need or timeliness or some other facets,” Randal Cole, deputy chief data officer, said. “And so I think that is an ongoing challenge.”

Israel, US Navies Set Up New Coordination Efforts On Iran: Sources

Israel, US Navies Set Up New Coordination Efforts On Iran: Sources
Israel, US Navies Set Up New Coordination Efforts On Iran: Sources

“This coordination has become an everyday requirement as things happen all the time,” said Ret. Maj. Gen. Amos Gilead.

Jamming Strikes OSCE Drones Tracking Russian Forces

Jamming Strikes OSCE Drones Tracking Russian Forces
Jamming Strikes OSCE Drones Tracking Russian Forces

Since March, the OSCE’s “long-range UAVs have been experiencing increased levels of GPS signal interference on take-off and landing, affecting both of their GPS receivers,” the group said in a statement.

Norway, US Bolster Russian Sub Watching With New Bases

Norway, US Bolster Russian Sub Watching With New Bases
Norway, US Bolster Russian Sub Watching With New Bases

The US government will pay for all facilities it builds on Norwegian soil, and will not permanently base any troops there, officials in Oslo were quick to point out.

Coast Guard Deploying More Ships To Pacific, Arctic

Coast Guard Deploying More Ships To Pacific, Arctic
Coast Guard Deploying More Ships To Pacific, Arctic

The Coast Guard ships are “not ballistic missile shooters,” Adm. Karl Schultz said, “but you know not every place that you need a ship needs to have that BMD capability.” What his ships can do is “free up shooters to be the key places they need to be.”

No ‘New Cold War’ As US Bombers Move Into Norwegian Base

No ‘New Cold War’ As US Bombers Move Into Norwegian Base
No ‘New Cold War’ As US Bombers Move Into Norwegian Base

“I guess if someone were to take a message [from the basing agreement]  it’s that we’re not restricted to one particular location,” said Gen. Steven Basham, deputy commander of Air Forces in Europe/Africa.

Biden Briefed On Pentagon Reassessment Of China Policy

Biden Briefed On Pentagon Reassessment Of China Policy
Biden Briefed On Pentagon Reassessment Of China Policy

President Biden said at the Pentagon today that the review will “chart a strong path forward on China-related matters.”

Eye On Africa, Navy’s New Ship Homeports in Crete

Eye On Africa, Navy’s New Ship Homeports in Crete
Eye On Africa, Navy’s New Ship Homeports in Crete

As Russian fighters fly in Libya and Turkey steps up operations in the region, the US just put its new sea base capable to surging Marines and commandos ashore into Crete

Modernize The National Guard’s State Partnership Program

Modernize The National Guard’s State Partnership Program
Modernize The National Guard’s State Partnership Program

Low-key deployments by citizen-soldiers have strengthened ties with 89 nations – but some crucial partners are missing.