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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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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flies past the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett.

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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U.S. Marines conduct autonomous breaches with Assault Breacher Vehicles during the Robotic Complex Breach Concept experiment at Yakima Training Center in Yakima, Washington, April 27, 2019.

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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."

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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In this photo provided by South Korea Defense Ministry, an Army Tactical Missile System or ATACMS, missile is fired during a joint military drill between U.S. and South Korea at an undisclosed location in South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

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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A destroyed Russian tank covered by snow stands in a forest in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

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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The Northrop Grumman corporate headquarters is pictured. Northrop is the world's fourth largest defense company when ranked by revenue, according to Defense News analysis.

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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A view of an art installation made by the Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich, in the framework of his exhibition entitled "A Tension," at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

US military services exchanging cloud-computing wisdom amid JADC2 push

The Army is expected to spend some $290 million on cloud uptake in the coming months, amid a push service officials dubbed the “year of action.”

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The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington, March 2, 2022.

Pentagon receives additional UFO reports, no sign of aliens

The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

The Navy plans to deploy a carrier strike group with Project Overmatch products, namely advanced networking capabilities, later this year.

"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."

The Pentagon's director of emerging tech policy said the changes incorporate the Defense Department's vision for AI.

The 17 capabilities represent about $1.3 billion in contract awards to companies that haven’t traditionally worked with the Department of Defense.

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.

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.

The Pentagon’s tendency to overclassify space programs is making it harder for agencies to collaborate with international partners, a general warns.

The latest threat to Senate confirmation of Pentagon nominees is coming from President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats over the Space Command headquarters.

However, it could take months or years for their delivery.

"War between major powers is likely to be a protracted, industrial-style conflict that needs a robust defense industry."

IAI says that the system answers the battlefield requirement to provide tactical units ranging in size from small tactical teams to battalion level.

Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle each told the Pentagon they could instate at least basic levels of zero trust, a cybersecurity official said.

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.

The long-range weapons are seen by the Pentagon as needless for the conflict, and possibly escalatory – at least for now.

Plans to send yet heavier equipment designed to win maneuver battles are expected to come to a head.

Word of the successful demonstration comes nearly one year after Northrop and AT&T announced they would jointly develop a "digital battle network."

DISA’s IPlan is a solid step forward for guiding internal data practices, providing insights and goals to reduce data silos.

The Army is expected to spend some $290 million on cloud uptake in the coming months, amid a push service officials dubbed the “year of action.”

The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.