DARPA eyes creation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing hub
DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.
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Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to Israel
The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.
What you need to know about Hamas air, land and sea attack on Israel
Israelis had assumed that their intelligence services would be able to alert the army to any major attack or invasion well in advance.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to demo data processing node
NGA is developing four Joint Regional Edge Nodes based in different locations around the world.
US Army revamps program executive offices to sharpen cyber focus
No jobs are expected to be cut, and contracts should flow as normal, according to three U.S. Army program executive officers.
Lockheed paces JADC2 information-sharing at Northern Edge
The Pentagon is pursuing JADC2 — to the tune of billions of dollars — in order to maintain an edge on China and Russia, among other tech-savvy forces.
White House unveils efforts to guide federal research of AI
The U.S. government and private sector in recent months have begun more publicly weighing the possibilities and perils of artificial intelligence.
Northrop missile-warning satellites pass early design review
The Space Force plans to award a production contract in mid-2024 and the company is on track to launch the first satellite in 2028.
Poland looks to buy early-warning aircraft from Sweden
Warsaw is in the middle of a comprehensive and costly upgrade of all its military capabilities.
Geospatial-intelligence agency making strides on Project Maven AI
The project was created in 2017 to take data, imagery and full-motion video from uncrewed systems, process it and use it to detect targets of interest.
Signals intelligence teams reposition to face China, Russia
The mission has shifted dramatically as the United States ratchets up competition in the frequency bands with peer competitors like Russia and China.
Pentagon UFO chief says alien mothership in our solar system possible
The yet-published research paper discusses the possibility that visitors from other galaxies may already be trekking across our solar system.
Gulf nations summon sea drones to curb illicit trafficking
U.S. naval officials envision an international fleet of autonomous craft to keep tabs on ship traffic in the contentious Persian Gulf.
Biden taps 7th Fleet commander Thomas for information warfare post
If confirmed, Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas would succeed Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, who took the post in June 2020.
What TikTok withholds is as concerning as what it posts, Nakasone says
Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri told Gen. Paul Nakasone he thinks TikTok is “a Chinese AI weapon aimed" directly at the U.S.
Defense budget includes plans for space-based tracking, Kendall says
"We should be able to move forward with a resilient suite of airborne and space-based sensors," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia’s
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., who chairs a congressional committee on China, said Chinese influence operations are part of a "cognitive warfare" strategy.
