


Defense officials advocate for diverse target-tracking architecture
Defense officials say a moving target indicator capability that includes both air and space assets is needed until the department defines its architecture.

Space
Varda lands third space capsule, carrying key hypersonic flight data
Funded by AFRL, Varda’s W-3 capsule landed May 13 at Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.

Torch.AI wins Pentagon ‘insider threat’ contract
The Pentagon will use the software as part of its System for Insider Threat Hindrance, or “SITH,” in another apparent military reference to Star Wars.

Surprise, kill, vanish: ‘Jedburghs’ led way for US cyber, special ops
WWII's "Jedburghs" show how an unconventional take on cross-functional partnerships can operate effectively in politically sensitive environment.

Air Force may put Angry Kitten in planes for electronic warfare edge
Despite the inoffensive name — a far cry from Reaper or Predator drones or Hellfire missiles — the electronic warfare system can bare its claws.

Combat rescue helicopter cuts trigger cost overrun, Air Force says
Program officials told reporters this week the Air Force’s decision to reduce its HH-60W buy will drive a major increase in the helicopter's unit cost.

Lessons from tech industry can curb digital fratricide on battlefield
There are impactful operating system techniques, like “compute orchestration,” that effectively turn a dozen cell phones into one single supercomputer.

US Air Force moves to shield Wedgetail acquisition from continuing resolution
The Air Force says a continuing resolution could slow down its plans to award a contract for the E-7 Wedgetail in February.

Battelle to manage $10 billion health care contract for Defense Department
The Omnibus IV contract addresses four market segments that companies could be selected to provide services to the DoD: research and development; R&D support services; regulatory processes; and translational science and support services.

QinetiQ’s American unit agrees to buy software specialist Avantus
“This acquisition is an important step in the execution of QinetiQ’s five-year ambitions to expand our presence in the US,” according to the company’s CEO.

US Army to collaborate with SpaceLink on tactical communications network
The cooperative research and development agreement allows the organizations to share facilities, intellectual property and expertise to “elevate solutions for both the warfighter and industry,” the company said in a statement.
