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“The PRC shows a strategic preference for activities in cyberspace and other domains that gradually bolster its position over an extended period, prioritizing steady progress and cumulative gains over immediate, overt victories,” a report about PRC cyber activities by Booz Allen finds.
By Colin ClarkThe joint venture, dubbed Maestral, “will be awarded prime rights to non-NATO orders, and a number of strategic orders placed by selected NATO member countries … ,” according to a statement issued by the firm today.
By Agnes HelouThe Pentagon announced nominees for other key Air Force roles, such as a new deputy chief of staff for plans and programs.
By Michael MarrowMulti-Domain Operations: Global C2 and Joint Operations
As the Defense Department and Congress strive to streamline clumsy Authorization To Operate (ATO) procedures for software, the Pentagon also needs more computing infrastructure to test and experiment with new code.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.A new shipbuilding deal could be a test case that, if successful, could lead for years more work and millions more in deals for Seoul, in Peru and South America.
By Wilder Alejandro SanchezCol. Rich Kniseley, who heads up the Space Force’s Commercial Space Office, said right now he is “targeting mainly space domain awareness” for the first CASR contracts.
By Theresa Hitchens“Operating and defending against the drone threat is something that will be experienced by, you know, all formations at multiple echelons,” said Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo.
By Ashley RoqueA SOCOM spokesperson told Breaking Defense, “Our next step is to purchase limited quantities of the Rogue 1 for further test and evaluation in support of a fielding decision and follow-on Low-Rate Initial Production in late calendar year 2025.”
By Andrew WhiteForward Observer: Technologies for 21st Century Security
In this op-ed, retired Maj. Gen. James Marks discusses the importance of domestic nitrocellulose production to keep up with America’s needs.
By James "Spider" MarksPappano’s years of experience in working with the submarine industrial base will likely be crucial to helping the service’s senior civilian work through AUKUS.
By Justin KatzDevelopment of more novel weapon systems includes the second phase launch of the Tactical Advanced Laser Optical Systems (TALOS) project (TALOS-TWO), designed to support a long term target of developing 100 kilowatt-class laser weapons by 2030.
By Tim Martin“If the price of a platform is variable and the Pentagon plans for three and isn’t really adjusting for inflation, eventually they’re going to realize they get two,” said Aerospace Industries Association CEO Eric Fanning.
By Valerie InsinnaIf it is what it appears, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his subordinates “are demonstrating a real ability to be flexible and innovative. Not all innovation succeeds, but it’s the willingness to try that counts,” Chinese defense expert Dean Cheng said.
By Colin Clark
In this op-ed, Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari of AEI call out what they see as the good and the bad in the HASC NDAA draft.
By Elaine McCusker and John Ferrari