Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.
Space
Air Force review spotlights risks in space agency’s go-fast approach
The report recommends SDA make process and culture changes as it looks to scale from handfuls of demo satellites to hundreds of operational spacecraft.
New GPS simulator will support US Air Force swarming munitions testing
The new simulator will help the Air Force test Golden Horde's electronic warfare threat protection capabilities.
Lockheed to develop 5G testbed for Marine Corps
The testbed will help identify areas of compatibility between 5G networks and defense platforms, the company said Feb. 16.
Experts urge caution in assessing Ukraine cyberattacks
DDoS incidents in Ukraine could signal a larger event is coming, but experts are still cautious.
Oracle gets go-ahead to host top secret Air Force data
Oracle this week announced it can now handle some of the Department of Defense’s most sensitive data on one of its platforms, extending the cloud giant’s reach in the national security sphere.
Atos’ Cyril Dujardin on European defense opportunities in 5G tech
Cyril Dujardin, senior vice president and global head of digital security at France-based Atos, shared his perspective on how 5G will transform the European defense sector.
Is Project Blackjack still relevant?
Project Blackjack was intended to demonstrate the value of a proliferated satellite constellation made up of dozens of satellites in low Earth orbit, but the Pentagon has since bought into the concept and begun investing in an operational alternative.
Air Force Research Lab building momentum on cislunar projects
The increased focus on cislunar projects reflects a growing recognition of a near-term need for deep-space domain awareness.
COVID drags defense industrial base down to failing grade
NDIA found that amid the pandemic, supply chains and companies' ability to surge production have deteriorated significantly.
Israel unveils artificial intelligence strategy for armed forces
Reports indicate artificial intelligence played a key role in the Israel conflict with Hamas in Gaza in May 2021, and artificial intelligence is increasingly being incorporated into systems developed by Israeli defense companies, such as rifles, bombs and other systems.
