Daily News Roundup

Volt Typhoon hacks likely to inspire copycats, CNMF’s Mahlock says

Attacks on critical infrastructure — food and water delivery, health care services, defense contracting and more — could hamper U.S. military response.

Millennium wins ‘FOO Fighter’ contract for SDA missile tracking

The eight FOO Fighter satellites will demonstrate fire control capabilities for future Space Development Agency tranches.

Italy, France target land warfare in new industry partnership deal

The move comes as Italy seeks to join long-awaited Franco-German tank program.

Here’s when the US Army will pick next long-range spy plane

The service is divesting its entire turboprop-based ISR fleet, developed for counterinsurgency, in favor of a high-speed jet with high-tech sensors.

What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red Sea

To some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.

Opinion

How the US can reclaim leadership in advanced energetic materials

It's time to restore what was once American leadership in the materials that most define the lethality and effectiveness of weapons systems.

Wittman warns of ‘wasting a year’ with Pentagon’s industrial strategy

The strategy released in January but a plan to actually put it into action has faced months of delays.

Lithuania eases red tape for defense firms looking to set up shop

A new legislative package allows for companies to quickly start building manufacturing facilities, obtaining the necessary permits only later on.

Soaring US munitions demand strains support for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan

The military is having difficulty maintaining adequate munitions inventory levels as wars erupt in the Middle East, Europe and possibly the Pacific.

Opinion

How the Pentagon can more rapidly buy and field the latest tech

With rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.