Defense Systems

AUSTIN, Texas—Dozens of startups are making their way through NATO’s new tech accelerator, and some are making progress that could soon lead to potentially game-changing technologies, according to the organization's director. “Right…

Lawmakers are “getting some indication” that TikTok is being used to shape Americans’ opinions, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., told reporters Monday. But forcing China-based ByteDance to sell the app doesn’t solve everything. Reed said there…

The right software can dictate a battle’s outcome, and the Pentagon’s not changing fast enough to keep up, a panel of experts told lawmakers Wednesday. “Can commanders access data to control highly distributed forces? Can we invent new…

The Air Force’s new T-7A pilot training jet won’t be ready for initial operations until 2028, documents show, putting the program another year behind schedule.Originally, the trainer was supposed to be fielded this year. But testing…

The Pentagon may need to buy a new communications platform to improve its relationship with Congress, according to a new congressionally mandated report. “At a tactical level, there are going to be contentious communications unless we…

The rise of generative AI will make election security extra tricky this year, the FBI’s director warned. But a burgeoning challenge, he said, will be when “sophisticated” hackers use the tech to become “even more elite.”“In the U.S., as…

U.S. Cyber Command is launching a new way to help cyber defenders assess and tackle the most pertinent risks on their networks—with a little help from automated tools. “This is a living inspection,” Chuck Wille, the deputy director of…

An initial version of the Pentagon's effort to digitally link the vast majority of its IT systems is up and running, the Pentagon's No. 2 leader said Wednesday.“The minimum viable capability for CJADC2 is real and ready now,” calling…

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Wednesday that would give the Homeland Security Department more authority to address maritime cybersecurity threats.The order, previewed by officials in a call with reporters,…

SAN DIEGO—The Navy has a new sea base that can handle anything from minesweeping to V-22 operations to unmanned systems—if ever called to do so. USS John L. Canley, named for a Marine gunnery sergeant who received the medal of honor…