


Space Force wargame could inform framework for allied info sharing
The two-week wargame is focused on understanding what capabilities and operational concepts the Space Force might need 10 years into the future.

Space
New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
Pending range approval, the mission is slated to lift off Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Border security based on data mining
A small consulting firm is working on a data mining system to help border security officers gauge travelers' risk factors.

Sen. Ben Cardin: Decision May Come Soon on F-15 Sale to Qatar
According to the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a decision on Qatar's purchase of 73 F-15 Silent Eagles may come soon.

Top Appropriator Draws A Line on DoD Spending
Though Republican senators have been vague about the prospect, Senate Appropriations Vice-chair Barbara Mikulski, D-Md.

SpaceX Lands Falcon 9 Rocket on Drone Ship
WASHINGTON — SpaceX successfully landed a first-stage Falcon 9 rocket on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, a historic achievement for the space launch industry.

Carter: THAAD in Korea 'Going to Happen'
The placement of THAAD systems on the Korean Peninsula is going to happen, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said Friday.

Draft Encryption Bill Puts Rule of Law Above Privacy Concerns
A discussion draft leaked online of the first legislation to tackle the heated encryption debate that has pit law enforcement agencies seeking access against privacy and consumer advocates lobbying to maintain strong security.

Pentagon Team in India for Fighter Coproduction Talks
The Pentagon has a team in India evaluating the potential for coproduction on fighter aircraft, SecDef Carter said.

Group Wants Tech Transfer To Define Strategies of French Arms Companies
A defense study group recommends that French arms companies factor in the transfer of technology to the core of their strategy in order to win export deals.

Norway shortlists DCNS and ThyssenKrupp for sub program
Norway has been investigating the options to replace its six Ula-class boats for the last two years.
