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What does Russia’s launch of an ‘experimental’ weapon at Ukraine mean for allies?
Russian forces on Thursday fired what U.S. officials called an “experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine,” which has characteristics of an inter-continental ballistic missile but did not carry a nuclear warhead. The…
One contractor is on the Space Force’s naughty list
The Space Force has put a defense contractor on a blacklist intended to hold companies accountable for poor performance and program delays. “There is a company on the watch list today. I won't say who it is,” Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant,…
The D Brief: DOD’s Replicator program advances; Nuclear forensics in Idaho; Austin, Milley defend…
New: Russia fired a large ballistic missile at Ukraine. The Ukrainian air force claims it was an intercontinental ballistic missile targeting the city of Dnipro early Thursday, which—if true—would be a first. Claim: “An…
Intelligence IGs head for the exits ahead of Trump’s return
Two intelligence watchdogs are leaving their positions ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Thomas Monheim and CIA IG Robin Ashton are set to depart around the start of…
Why Ukrainian soldiers came to Idaho to study nuclear forensics
It’s a long way from the Donbas region of Ukraine to Idaho, but Ukrainian officials recently made the trip to learn about collecting evidence after a nuclear attack.Ten soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and 10 members from the…
DIU announces software awards for AI-enabled drone swarms
The Defense Innovation Unit on Wednesday announced new prototype awards for software to enable better command and control and autonomous drone swarm operations. It’s part of the Replicator program, which is working to field large numbers of…
The D Brief: More long-range missiles target Russia’s Kursk; Biden authorizes anti-personnel mines…
Developing: Ukraine’s military used British-supplied cruise missiles to strike targets inside Russia for the first time, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing parts of the Storm Shadow missiles that were allegedly spotted in Russia’s Kursk…
US to begin providing anti-personnel mines to Ukraine
VIENTIANE, Laos—The United States will begin to send anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine, a Biden administration policy shift that reflects changing Russian tactics and Ukrainian needs, a U.S. official said here.The mines will be…
New $275M Ukraine-aid package to include HIMARS ammo
VIENTIANE, Laos—A new quarter-billion-dollar package of military aid to Ukraine will include HIMARS rockets, Javelin missiles, and more, a defense official said here.“Later today, the White House will be announcing additional security…
What Ukraine can now do with longer-range US missiles
The outgoing Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia territory, according to reports citing White House officials.The move comes amid concern in the West…
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