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Greenland’s Military Possibilities for the United States
Over a thousand years ago, the Viking leader Erik the Red discovered a new land after being exiled for murdering his neighbor. To entice his fellow Vikings to settle the icy island, he called it Greenland, highlighting its more hospitable…
What will quantum computing actually look like?
The field of quantum computing, like qubits themselves, exists in a state of indeterminacy, with multiple companies making big claims about wildly different approaches. On Thursday, DARPA—the Defense Advanced Projects Research…
One Last Trip Around the World?
Chris, Melanie, and Zack are joined by a special guest for a big announcement. They also lament the demise of the Office of Net Assessment, debate the merits of DOGE, and discuss Secretary Hegseth’s visit to Asia and the strength of those…
How China is expanding its anti-satellite arsenal
China is rapidly building out its arsenal of counterspace weapons: everything from ground-based lasers to satellites that can grab other satellites, all of which pose a “grave threat” to the U.S., according to Chief of Space Operations Gen.…
Navy expands use of AI for target spotting, tracking
Next year, two U.S. warships are slated to get a prototype AI-powered system designed to filter their sensor data for potential targets—and then predict their behavior, according to the system’s manufacturer.“The sensors that the Navy…
A shipbuilder leans into lasers and emerging tech
The nation’s largest shipbuilder is eyeing steady growth in its emerging technologies business this year, keeping up with the Defense Department’s appetite for counter-UAS and data solutions. “We're in all the right areas that are…
The Adversarial: Moves Toward Peace or Toward War?
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The D Brief: More WH Signal chats; Trump’s tariffs skip Russia; NSC departures?; Simulating budget…
White House’s Signal use widensNational security adviser Mike Waltz set up at least 20 Signal group chats to discuss global hot spots, people on them have told Politico. “Two of the people said they were in or have direct knowledge of at…
Peering into the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Classroom
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in military education, and resistance is futile. AI now stands poised to fundamentally transform how we educate military professionals — whether educators are ready or not.
Moreover, those…
Denmark’s naval modernization plan reflects threats from Russia, US
Denmark's Defense Ministry made waves with its March 30 announcement of an ambitious naval plan that aims to buy at least 26 new vessels and lays out short- and long-term roadmaps for the Royal Danish Navy's and the…
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