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A key Pentagon data-analysis tool is getting ease-of-use upgrades
The Pentagon wants to make it easier for its organizations to use data analytics, so it’s overhauling its Advana platform to pull data from disparate sources instead of pooling it in one place.“We're really trying to open things up so that…
The D Brief: Russian military leaders, wanted; Ukraine’s deep strikes; Defense-spending veto threat;…
The International Criminal Court just posted arrest warrants for two of Russia’s most visible officers whose planning and oversight have been central to the Ukraine invasion. Involved: Chief of the General Staff Gen. Valery Vasilyevich…
Space Command renews call for ways to refuel satellites in orbit
U.S. Space Command operators need a way to maneuver satellites, its leader said Monday—even as questions linger about the military utility and cost of refueling satellites on orbit.If the Space Force doesn’t have a way to maneuver its…
DHS details how AI could amplify biological, chemical threats
Artificial intelligence may help malicious actors develop chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons—but also help defenders head them off, a new Department of Homeland Security report says.“nown limitations in existing…
Senate advances 2% raise for defense civilians, 4.5% for military
It’s only June, but federal employees’ chances of receiving a pay raise larger than President Biden’s proposed 2% average increase are already waning.Last week, House appropriators advanced their Financial Services and General Government…
The D Brief: Israel eyes ‘Phase C’; Ike ends Red Sea ops; B-21’s cost cleared to rise; Meet SecDef’s…
Israel’s military chief is visiting Washington Monday while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayahu considers broadening his regional war against Hamas to include Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon—potentially moving troops from…
The price of each B-21 bomber is likely going up
The price of the Air Force’s new bomber has been cleared for takeoff.After taking a loss on the first lots of B-21 Raiders, Northrop Grumman has negotiated a higher cost ceiling on the next 19 aircraft, the company said in a June 18…
Pentagon background-check systems at risk of hacking, GAO says
The Pentagon agency that vets federal employees hasn’t worked hard enough to protect its IT systems and the sensitive personnel data they store, according to a watchdog report.“While has taken steps to prepare for managing security risks…
US blacklists Kaspersky software over alleged Kremlin ties
The Commerce Department barred the sale of cybersecurity products made by Russia-based Kaspersky Labs in the United States on grounds that the firm’s ties to the Kremlin pose national security risks to American customers using its…
Two startups join forces to make self-flying tankers, dogfighting AI, and more
One startup has Air Force contracts to rig a KC-135 tanker and C-130 airlifter for autonomous flight; the other created the AI pilot moving on in a DARPA dogfighting program. Now they’re joining forces.Last week, the Boston-based Merlin…
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