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Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.
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Naval
Overmatch secrecy needed as China, Russia surveil US Navy, experts say
The Navy plans to deploy a carrier strike group with Project Overmatch products, namely advanced networking capabilities, later this year.
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Pentagon’s AI chief says data labeling is key to win race with China
"If we're going to beat China, and we have to beat China in AI," CDAO Craig Martell said, "we have to find a way to label at scale."
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Pentagon updates autonomous weapons policy to account for AI advances
The Pentagon's director of emerging tech policy said the changes incorporate the Defense Department's vision for AI.
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Pentagon tech hub reports strong year with 17 projects fielded
The 17 capabilities represent about $1.3 billion in contract awards to companies that haven’t traditionally worked with the Department of Defense.
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In reversal, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The U.S. has committed to send a 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course after Germany cleared the way for Europe to send scores of main battle tanks.
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US arms export approvals soared in 2022
One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.
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Secrecy hinders info-sharing with allies, says Space Command deputy
The Pentagon’s tendency to overclassify space programs is making it harder for agencies to collaborate with international partners, a general warns.
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Colorado Dem threatens to hold Pentagon nominees over Space Command HQ
The latest threat to Senate confirmation of Pentagon nominees is coming from President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats over the Space Command headquarters.
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In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
However, it could take months or years for their delivery.
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US defense industry unprepared for a China fight, says report
"War between major powers is likely to be a protracted, industrial-style conflict that needs a robust defense industry."
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IAI unveils ‘Point Blank’ missile for US Irregular Warfare office
IAI says that the system answers the battlefield requirement to provide tactical units ranging in size from small tactical teams to battalion level.
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Amazon, other Pentagon cloud service providers face zero-trust test
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle each told the Pentagon they could instate at least basic levels of zero trust, a cybersecurity official said.
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Ukraine’s allies fail to reach breakthrough on sending new tanks
Defense leaders gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to rally support for Ukraine could not reach an agreement on the provision of new Western tanks.
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US still holds back long-range ATACMS missiles from Ukraine
The long-range weapons are seen by the Pentagon as needless for the conflict, and possibly escalatory – at least for now.
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The West doubles down on aiding Ukraine with heavy weapons
Plans to send yet heavier equipment designed to win maneuver battles are expected to come to a head.
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Northrop, AT&T, Fujitsu relay intel with 5G during testing at new lab
Word of the successful demonstration comes nearly one year after Northrop and AT&T announced they would jointly develop a "digital battle network."
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Three ways to build on DISA’s strong data strategy
DISA’s IPlan is a solid step forward for guiding internal data practices, providing insights and goals to reduce data silos.
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