Reed: Congress ‘would have to’ codify Trump’s defense industry stock buyback mandates
The top SASC Democrat stopped short of supporting Trump's executive order, as a few defense firms said they're on board, at least publicly.
Sens. Fischer, Rounds: Setting the record straight on how we protected defense spectrum in the 5G era
In this exclusive op-ed, Republican senators Deb Fischer and Mike Rounds lay out the new rules that will, they say, protect Pentagon spectrum needs for the next decade.
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Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
Senate Republicans ‘very close’ to deal to protect key DoD spectrum in reconciliation language
Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, where Boeing is headquartered, continues to raise concerns about potential interference with civil and military aviation.
Who’s Who in Defense: Mike Rounds, Chairman, Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
Mike Rounds chairs the SACS’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, which is responsible for the policies and programs related to cyber forces and capabilities.
NORTHCOM commander: ‘Strong concern’ spectrum auctioning could jeopardize Golden Dome
“Almost all the systems that we use for homeland defense rely on that part of the spectrum that's being considered to be either sold or shared,” Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of US Northern Command, said.
Senate Republicans grill Air Force under secretary nominee on border, Chinese spy balloon
“Between now and the time that a vote is held on your nomination, I think you've got some work to do to regain the confidence of a lot of the members on this committee,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D.
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Europe rearms: Battle management, counter-UAS, and real AI at the edge
Mapping Europe’s modernization from the Eastern drone wall to actual artificial intelligence resident in tanks.
New legislation would push Pentagon cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan
The bill comes on the same day the commander of US Indo-Pacific Command knocked down notions that the US aiding Ukraine diminishes the Pentagon's ability to support Taiwan.
Navy’s submarine builders ‘over cost’, ‘under performing’: Top admiral
Gilday's blunt remarks were in response to lawmaker questions about the submarine Boise's years-long wait to dive again.
Hill Presses For Better Cyber Responses, More Info Sharing
Colonial Pipeline "refused" to share details of ransomware payment with Congress. "Our constituents are on the front lines of these [cyber]attacks, and yet they don't know what their country is doing to respond," Rep. Slotkin said.
Common Cyber Standards Will Steamroller Hold-Outs: DoD Officials
This year promises to be a year of big changes in how the Defense Department does Cyber -- and leaders are warning staffers that it's not going to be business as usual.
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Speed, AI, and the platform that makes it operational
These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.
Trump Tries to Take Control of Mattis Narrative
The relationship went through a messy ending. Will the president now try and give Mattis the Rex Tillerson treatment?
Cyber Force Fights Training Shortfalls: NSA, IONs, & RIOT
CAPITOL HILL: The military’s new cyberspace force is working to overcome recruiting and retention shortfalls, training bottlenecks, and its dependence on the National Security Agency, officials told the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday. These devils in the details are an inevitable part of standing up a new kind of force for a new kind of […]