


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.

Estonian firm develops virtual ‘shooting range’ to test cyber defenses
CybExer Technologies works with Estonian Defence Forces, as well as the armed forces of a number of European countries including Ukraine.

Australian, UK and US tech companies already reaping AUKUS benefits
Australian, UK and US companies may see greater collaboration under AUKUS. But they're not waiting on official details - many are working together already.

Ukraine seeks upper hand in cat-and-mouse game of naval drones
Russian forces have learned from recent attacks with explosive-laden unmanned surface vessels, according to experts.

Production capacity, readiness key to Replicator success
The Pentagon's acquisition chief said this week that as DoD considers which systems to field through Replicator, production capacity will be a key factor.

At Air Force conference, officials call out effect of Tuberville holds
“This is a situation that one senator has created for us,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in Maryland.

Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.

Electronic warfare in Ukraine informing US playbook
“Both sides are doing the cat-and-mouse game very, very well,” said Col. Josh Koslov, the commander of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing.

Message received: Air Force ‘crystal clear’ on drone wingmen urgency
The Air Force in coming years wants to pair pilots with collaborative combat aircraft to boost mission flexibility and firepower.

China, Russia will use cyber to sow chaos if war starts, Pentagon says
The strategy describes China as a “broad and pervasive” cyber espionage threat and Russia as a malign online influence.
